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Heavyweight Unification Tourney

Final:
Vitali Klitschko vs Lennox Lewis
I'm looking for any manager interested in this to imail me their fight predictions with a brief synopsis of the fight ie. Lewis floors Brewster twice on his way to a 4th round ko. I'll then add up the votes and write a fight review based on the general consensus.

FIGHT #1

Vitali Klitschko
WBC Champion
Height: 6'8
Weight: 250
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 35-2, 34 ko's
Key Fights: Has stopped some quality contenders in Corrie Sanders, Kirk Johnson, Danny Williams, Larry Donald, Vaughan Bean and Herbie Hide. Was ahead on the scorecards in both of his losses, by cuts to Lennox Lewis and an injured shoulder against Chris Byrd. Rocked Lewis several times in a fight most think he was on the verge of winning. Dominated Byrd until his injury late in the fight where his surrender led many to label him a quitter.
Strengths: physical strength, power in both hands especially the right, quick jab, height, reach, is hard to hit due to his overwhelming size, strong chin, thinks defense-first, underated counter-puncher.
Weaknesses: clumsy, robotic, not very technically sound, questions still remain about his heart, stamina has been a problem, cuts very easily, numerous scar tissue, has had hand and shoulder problems.

Lennox Lewis
Comebacking Former Lineage Champion
Height: 6'5
Weight: 256 1/2
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 41-2-1, 32 ko's
Key Fights: Drew and then decisioned a still special Evander Holyfield, draw should have been a win. Destroyed Mike Tyson over eight one sided rounds. Avenged his only losses to both Hasim Rahman, (traded one punch ko's), and Oliver McCall. Last fight was a controversial tko victory over Vitali Klitschko. Fight was stopped due to Klitschko's cuts in a fight that Vitali was winning. Other notable wins include decisions over David Tua and Ray Mercer, a knockout of British rival Frank Bruno and crushing blowouts of Andrew Golota, Razor Ruddock and Michael Grant.
Strengths: Devastating right cross is perhaps the biggest in the division, devastating uppercuts, awesome size and reach, commanding jab that can win fights alone, great counterpuncher, good defensive instincts, is hard to get near due to his overall size, an excellent ring tactician, lots of heart, vast pro and amateur experience, great corner.
Weaknesses: At 39, is past his peak, ring rust may have set in, decent chin has betrayed him before, lacks balance and often appears clumsy, almost no inside game.

Vitali Klitschko vs Lennox Lewis
Round 1: Both fighters look cautious and are waiting to counter. Lewis attempts to get his jab going but Klitschko dodges counters with a few decent right hands.
10-9 Klitschko
Round 2: Lewis targets Klitschko's eyes with some hard jabs. Vitali responds with some jabs of his own but Lewis' are crisper.
10-9 Lewis
Round 3: Both fighters are still posing a lot. Towards the end of the round Klitschko lands a nice right hand and Lewis responds with some combinations. Klitschko punctuates the exchanges with another powerful right.
10-9 Klitschko
Round 4: Lewis walks right at Klitschko and the two trade bombs. A small cut appears above Klitschko's right eye. Frustrated, Vitali starts to paw at it and leaves himself open for some one-two's from Lewis.
10-9 Lewis
Round 5: Klitschko's cutman hastily works on his cuts between rounds but a stiff jab from Lewis reopens the cut. The fighters trade punched but Vitali seems to be pacing himself and Lewis gets the better of the exchanges.
10-9 Lewis
Round 6:Vitali starts timing an increasingly confident Lewis and lands a few well placed right hand counters. The two fighters grapple in a clinch and are warned by the referee to keep it clean.
10-9 Klitschko
Round 7: Both fighters come to the center of the ring and trade bombs. Lewis lands a nice double jab and is perfect range to land the right hand and Klitschko awkwardly leans back to avoid it. Lewis connects and Vitali's legs buckle slightly. Lewis starts throwing bombs but misses many as Vitali counters sloppily.
10-9 Lewis
Round 8: Lewis is breathing hard at the start of the round. It appears he has tired himself out trying to ko Klitschko in the previous round. Sensing this Vitali comes alive and hammers Lewis with some combinations.
10-9 Klitschko
Round 9: Klitschko and Lewis trade punches but Lewis is still tired and Klitschko lands the crisper blows. Klitschko's cuts now seem to be under control.
10-9 Klitschko
Round 10: Both fighters are jabbing but Klitschko's are landing more often and Lewis is repeatedly knocked off balance.
10-9 Klitschko
Round 11: Lewis senses that he is falling behind and comes out throwing punches with authority. Klitschko stands his ground and both fighters land heavy shots. Lewis lands a pair of nice combo's at the bell.
10-9 Lewis
Round 12: Both fighters know that the fight is still undecided. Klitschko lands two big right hands. Lewis misses a jab and is hit with two jabs followed by a vicious uppercut by Klitschko. Lewis is hurt and Klitschko follows raining power shots until the bell sounds and saves Lewis from further punishment.
10-9 Klitschko 115-113 Klitschko, 116-112 Klitschko, 116-112 Klitschko.
Vitali Klitschko is the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion