I dont think the gap is massive in terms of value of the win, as Byrd was underdog, undersized and had to travel, none of which Lewis had to do, however the fact that Lewis turned the tide and forced a stoppage gets him the nod in my eyes
Lewis or Byrd: Who has the better win over Vitali?
As we all know, both fights ended in inconclusive fashion with Vitali pulling out due to a torn rotator cuff in the Byrd fight, while he was ruled out by a cut against Lewis.
Both fights, also, were put together at late notice; Byrd stepping in at a weeks notice, while Vitali had double that time to prepare for Lewis.
Lewis was a comfortable favourite; Byrd a big underdog.
Lewis was out of shape but matched up to Vitali physically; Byrd was massively outsized.
Lewis was fighting in LA as the home fighter; Byrd had to travel to Germany.
It's generally accepted Lewis took 2 of the 6 rounds against Vitali, and Byrd managed 2 of 9.
Lewis inflicted the damage to force the stoppage; Vitali opted to not carry on against Byrd
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I'm certain I know what win will be deemed better, but how big do you believe the gap is between them?
Both fights, also, were put together at late notice; Byrd stepping in at a weeks notice, while Vitali had double that time to prepare for Lewis.
Lewis was a comfortable favourite; Byrd a big underdog.
Lewis was out of shape but matched up to Vitali physically; Byrd was massively outsized.
Lewis was fighting in LA as the home fighter; Byrd had to travel to Germany.
It's generally accepted Lewis took 2 of the 6 rounds against Vitali, and Byrd managed 2 of 9.
Lewis inflicted the damage to force the stoppage; Vitali opted to not carry on against Byrd
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I'm certain I know what win will be deemed better, but how big do you believe the gap is between them?
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