Lennox Lewis vs Jersey Joe Walcott. Who wins?

Question

15 rounds in their prime.

Answer 1

i would say walcott. people forget what a smart and talented boxer he was, and look how well he did with joe louis, ezzard charles, and even marciano. hard to compare different eras, as modern guys almost alwaays bigger and stronger. lewis didn't really beat very many excellent fighters, and he got ko'd by some bums

Answer 2

Prime-to-prime, I think Lewis would have defeated Walcott. Lewis had an edge in power and size, whereas Walcott had an edge in speed, defense, and chin. Both men are equally experienced.
It's not inconceivable to see a knockout. Lewis was too bog for Walcott. It's either Lewis closes the show in the later rounds, or he'd take a wide unanimous decision. For sure, Joe would be knocked down a couple of yimes in this fight. I think it would've been an 11th-round stoppage for Lewis.

Answer 3

Lewis easily. Walcott was a good fighter, even at a relatively advanced age. But he was basically a cruiserweight, although that division did not exist when he fought. Lennox would simply be too big, too tall, too powerful for him. The only slight chance Walcott would have is if Lewis got extremely careless and hung out his chin like he did agianst McCall & Rahman. But I say Lewis by KO in the middle rounds. Walcott was wiley enough to stay away for awhile, but as Joe Louis famously said about Billy Conn, "He can run, but he can't hide."

Answer 4

Lennox Lewis

Answer 5

Both men are over-achievers of sorts. Walcott wasnt expected to win the title after losing twice to Ezzard Charles. He would have lost a bunch of times to Charles had Charles never killed Sam Bouardi in the ring. Ezzard was never the same after that. Holyfield was gutsy and stubborn. He doesnt know the meaning of the word 'quit'. He is a man of strong will. Walcott would keep Holyfield off balance most of the fight. Evander is no speed demon but he throws a lot of punches. This keeps his opponents off balance and discourages many of them. Walcott would never become discouraged. I see Walcott hitting Holyfield with punches from different angles and frustrating him. However, I think Holyfield would out work Joe over the distance. This is the kind of fight he usually finds a way to win, even if he doesnt always look good. I cant see Holyfield seriously hurting Walcott. Evander really isnt a big puncher. He can catch you right and floor you. Ask Buster Douglas. Walcott can send you to queer street with that uppercut. However, Holyfield has a great chin. If he sufferes a knockdown he loses a close one. Im thinking Holyfield would survive without being knocked down. The decision isnt a popular one but I think Evander would edge out Joe. Holyfield by close decision in 15

Answer 6

This is a tough fight to figure because on paper Lewis seems to have much more power than Walcott but in the middle and late in his career Walcott knocked both Marciano and Louis down. I think Walcott rose to the occasion of a tough fight. Lewis has a 10 inch reach advantage to go along with his power. I think Walcott again rises to the challenge and takes his boxing skills to Lewis and earns a victory by decision.

Answer 7

Although Walcott has the edge in spped, Lewis was quick for his size. I think in this fight, Lewis uses his superior reach and power to try and force Walcott back, winning by knockout in or around the 10th round.

Answer 8

I think Lewis would be too big for Jersey Joe to handle. Lewis in a TKO in round 9

Answer 9

Lennox Lewis. He's bigger, stronger and technically sound. He'll keep Walcott at bay with his long left jab, which is one of the best in heavyweight history, then pounce on him with his powerful right straight and cross. Lennox by KO in 8.

Answer 10

Even as slick as Walcott was I believe Lewis KO's him in round 7.