British-Canadian boxer
Born: September 2, 1965
Lennox Lewis is a retired British-Canadian professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time. Born on September 2, 1965, in West Ham, London, England, Lewis moved to Canada at a young age and began his boxing career there. He first gained prominence by winning a gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, representing Canada.
Lewis turned professional in 1989 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the WBC heavyweight champion in 1993 after defeating Tony Tucker. He solidified his place as an elite fighter by unifying the heavyweight titles in 1999 after defeating Evander Holyfield in a rematch, making him the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Known for his powerful jab, strategic fighting style, and impressive physical stature, Lewis defeated some of the era’s best heavyweights, including Mike Tyson, whom he knocked out in a highly anticipated 2002 bout. He retired in 2004 with a professional record of 41 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
Lennox Lewis is remembered not only for his boxing achievements but also for his intelligence, sportsmanship, and contributions to the sport outside the ring.
Lennox Lewis’s 5 most popular quotes
- In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it’s just like chess.
- In boxing, if you think you will lose… you’re already halfway there.
- Sometimes success needs interruption to regain focus and shake off complacency.
- Boxing isn’t just about brute strength; it’s about skill and outwitting your opponent.
- How can you trust a man who can talk for 5 minutes and you cant understand a sentence of it!
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