Draxus the Tainted
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I'm glad Tyson got KO'ed. He had no chance against Lewis. Anyone got anything to say about their views on the fight?
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[OT] Lewis vs. Tyson
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Leopold
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Draxus the Tainted said:
it was a good clean fight and tyson lost due to he was outclassed. bottom line. I wanted to see a good fight, saw a good clean, well refereed fight and that was all that was to be expected. It was good to see the precautions and much more calm, stable, and rational tyson instead of the babykilling, heart eating, maniac that he was..
Black Omega
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I would hesitate to call it a good fight. But there was none of the weird or unhinged stuff we've often seen in Tyson fights. Lewis dominated totally then put Tyson away in the 8th. Tyson spoke well of Lewis after the fight. the scary thought is that the contract requires a rematch after Lewi's next fight. Little in this fight indicated Tyson would have any chance against Lewis in a rematch.
Upper_Krust
Hero
Hi all! 
Firstly I would like to say thanks to America for always staging these contests meaning us European fight fans have to stay up to 6am.
It was a great performance by Lewis; I was slightly disappointed in Tyson. A great fight requires both men to be at their best and this wasn't the young Tyson we all fondly remember (through rose tinted spectacles it must be said). Lewis simply could not have been any better - some of the punches Tyson took were unbelievable; I would give him credit for that.
The defining moment of the fight for me was actually during the interim between the 6th and 7th round (I think). When the microphone was positioned in Tysons corner his trainer said something like "Slip the jab, slip the jab" to which Tyson replied "I can't."
After the fight; at the interview that immediately followed; I though both men accredited themselves with dignity - especially Tyson.
Personally I hope both retire now: Lewis has nothing left to prove and no one left to beat. Tyson, on that showing was soundly thrashed. Perhaps he could still win the title if Lewis retires but he would always be a paper champion from this point on.
Firstly I would like to say thanks to America for always staging these contests meaning us European fight fans have to stay up to 6am.
It was a great performance by Lewis; I was slightly disappointed in Tyson. A great fight requires both men to be at their best and this wasn't the young Tyson we all fondly remember (through rose tinted spectacles it must be said). Lewis simply could not have been any better - some of the punches Tyson took were unbelievable; I would give him credit for that.
The defining moment of the fight for me was actually during the interim between the 6th and 7th round (I think). When the microphone was positioned in Tysons corner his trainer said something like "Slip the jab, slip the jab" to which Tyson replied "I can't."
After the fight; at the interview that immediately followed; I though both men accredited themselves with dignity - especially Tyson.
Personally I hope both retire now: Lewis has nothing left to prove and no one left to beat. Tyson, on that showing was soundly thrashed. Perhaps he could still win the title if Lewis retires but he would always be a paper champion from this point on.
Lewis has at least one more fight before he can retire, plus the contractually mandated fight with Tyson again. Before that can happen though, he has to fight Chris Byrd in defense of his IBF title. After that, the Tyson rematch could conceivably take place, but as the commentators and even some of the people involved stated " who would we sell it to?". Lewis manhandled Tyson.
Loric
Loric
Upper_Krust
Hero
Hi Loric!
He doesn't have to fight anyone if he retires. Obviously the belts float if that happens. With perhaps the #1 and #2 contenders vying for each of the organisation belts.
Maybe:
Tua vs. Byrd
Klitchko vs. Ruiz
Then have the two winners meet for the recognised undisputed title.
Technically you could also throw Tyson and Holyfield once more into the ring (Ruiz recently defeated Holyfield). I could see Tyson vs. Tua as a good match-up. However, Holyfield is something of a dirty fighter and in recent interviews seems to be slurring his speech somewhat - perhaps as a result of one too many punches to the head?
Also you have to let these new fighters take the spotlight otherwise the heavyweight division will stagnate and wither.
Exactly. Tyson simply cannot threaten Lewis.
Loric said:
He doesn't have to fight anyone if he retires. Obviously the belts float if that happens. With perhaps the #1 and #2 contenders vying for each of the organisation belts.
Maybe:
Tua vs. Byrd
Klitchko vs. Ruiz
Then have the two winners meet for the recognised undisputed title.
Technically you could also throw Tyson and Holyfield once more into the ring (Ruiz recently defeated Holyfield). I could see Tyson vs. Tua as a good match-up. However, Holyfield is something of a dirty fighter and in recent interviews seems to be slurring his speech somewhat - perhaps as a result of one too many punches to the head?
Also you have to let these new fighters take the spotlight otherwise the heavyweight division will stagnate and wither.
Loric said:
Exactly. Tyson simply cannot threaten Lewis.
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