It is said that a fighter’s prime years are often hard to pinpoint.
Some like Mike Tyson better in their younger days.
Others like Lennox Lewis late bloomers and develop their prime later in the career and life.
The two fought in an now iconic heavyweight title fight where Lewis won by knockout.
But even after all these years perhaps a slight bit of — pinch of salt from Lewis — on why the fight didn’t happen sooner:
Mike could have fought me when he was the champ and I was the mandatory no. 1 contender. There was nothing but air and opportunity at that time. 😉 https://t.co/aiCJcELAA3
— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) July 24, 2022
One one will ever know who would have won between a prime Lewis vs Tyson.
But the fact is though Lewis won when the fought.
In some fashion too.
Both will always be boxing legends and icons of the sport.
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