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Boxing icon claims he would’ve obliterated Lennox Lewis and George Foreman in the same night… ‘Line them up’

Lennox Lewis and George Foreman are undeniably two of the greatest heavyweights who’ve ever laced up the gloves.

Blessed with thunderous power and innate boxing IQs, the pair have carved out legacies that will live on forever.

With their talent inside the ring considered, it seems unlikely that anyone would think they’d be capable of beating them one after another.

However, one legend seems to think he has what it takes to do just that.

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Riddick Bowe says he’d defeat Lennox Lewis and George Foreman in the same evening

Riddick Bowe is absolutely adamant that he had the skills to overcome both Lennox Lewis and George Foreman.

In his prime, ‘Big Daddy’ was a terrifying operator, with the American conquering the world and amassing a remarkable 43-1 record.

Therefore, while beating Lewis and Foreman, who even scared the great Ken Norton, is a ridiculously tall order, the New Yorker believes he would’ve been up to the challenge.

In an interview with The Arsenio Hall Show, the icon enthused: “Let me say this. I’m going Tommy Morrison and George Foreman the same night, Lennox Lewis as a chaser. So you line them up.”

Boxing fans say George Foreman could be next for Jake Paul

In his boxing career, Jake Paul has made a reputation for challenging older fighters, with a 58-year-old Mike Tyson being his most recent opponent.

Now, some boxing enthusiasts are suggesting that ‘Big George’ could be an option for ‘The Problem Child’.

Recently, the former heavyweight King released some training footage.

And the video of Foreman hitting the bag has resulted in his name being mentioned in the Paul conversation.