Which fight do you think was the career pinnacle for each of the following British heavyweights, not necessarily their best win, when they were at their best:-
1. Bruno
2. Lewis
3. Hide
4. Haye
5. Fury
6. Joshua
British Heavyweights at their best
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Bruno v James Tillis (but have to mention Frank's stoppage win over Mike Jameson in America. The manor of victory was impressive)
Lewis v Michael Grant
Hide No wins worth mentioning
Haye v Chisora
Fury v Wilder 2
Joshua v Vladimir Klitschko
Lewis v Michael Grant
Hide No wins worth mentioning
Haye v Chisora
Fury v Wilder 2
Joshua v Vladimir Klitschko
Re: British Heavyweights at their best
Here’s how I’d call it — just going off when each looked sharpest, not necessarily who they beat:
Bruno – Probably against McCall. He finally got that belt and looked strong and focused.
Lewis – The Tyson fight. Even though Tyson was past it, Lewis was clinical and totally in control.
Hide – Maybe the Bentt fight? He looked fast and aggressive, really showed off his style.
Haye – The Enzo Maccarinelli fight at cruiser or the Chisora fight at heavyweight. He looked sharp in both.
Fury – The Wilder 2 fight. He dominated from start to finish — totally different Fury than before.
Joshua – The Klitschko fight. That was peak AJ — powerful, resilient, and showed real heart.
Bruno – Probably against McCall. He finally got that belt and looked strong and focused.
Lewis – The Tyson fight. Even though Tyson was past it, Lewis was clinical and totally in control.
Hide – Maybe the Bentt fight? He looked fast and aggressive, really showed off his style.
Haye – The Enzo Maccarinelli fight at cruiser or the Chisora fight at heavyweight. He looked sharp in both.
Fury – The Wilder 2 fight. He dominated from start to finish — totally different Fury than before.
Joshua – The Klitschko fight. That was peak AJ — powerful, resilient, and showed real heart.
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SeanBrennan
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I’m not even going to mention Audley…
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Bruno - Witherspoon. Eve though he lost, he fought really well and bravely, leading on the cards.
Lewis - Rahman II. Great statement win.
Hide - Erm....Bent, but limited options.
Haye - Ruiz. Looked fast and powerful in that fight.
Fury - Wilder II
Joshua - Klitschko was a good win, albeit, against and older, aging Champion.
Lewis - Rahman II. Great statement win.
Hide - Erm....Bent, but limited options.
Haye - Ruiz. Looked fast and powerful in that fight.
Fury - Wilder II
Joshua - Klitschko was a good win, albeit, against and older, aging Champion.
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Yep, the Witherspoon performance is decidedly under-rated. Tim would have been a stern test in any era.NazNaci1 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 09:31 Bruno - Witherspoon. Eve though he lost, he fought really well and bravely, leading on the cards.
Lewis - Rahman II. Great statement win.
Hide - Erm....Bent, but limited options.
Haye - Ruiz. Looked fast and powerful in that fight.
Fury - Wilder II
Joshua - Klitschko was a good win, albeit, against and older, aging Champion.
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The Docker
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You could readily throw in the Lewis fight for Frank, was giving Lennox all he could handle before gassing and ultimately handing Lennox his opening.deadpan wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 10:18Yep, the Witherspoon performance is decidedly under-rated. Tim would have been a stern test in any era.NazNaci1 wrote: ↑03 Jun 2025, 09:31 Bruno - Witherspoon. Eve though he lost, he fought really well and bravely, leading on the cards.
Lewis - Rahman II. Great statement win.
Hide - Erm....Bent, but limited options.
Haye - Ruiz. Looked fast and powerful in that fight.
Fury - Wilder II
Joshua - Klitschko was a good win, albeit, against and older, aging Champion.