Search results
Lennox Claudius Lewis CM CBE (born 2 September 1965) is a boxing commentator and former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2003. He is a three-time world heavyweight champion, a two-time lineal champion, and held the undisputed championship.
Lennox Lewis, first British boxer to hold the undisputed world heavyweight championship since Bob Fitzsimmons did so in 1899. Lewis also won a gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Learn more about Lennox’s life and career, including his notable matches.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Commonwealth Boxing Council Heavy. Eliminator for WBC Heavyweight Title. Ruddock down once in 1st, twice in 2nd. Shortly after this fight, Lewis was proclaimed the WBC Heavyweight Champion as Riddick Bowe refused to face him. Aug 92.
- 44
- 225
- heavy
Sep 19, 2023 · Lennox Lewis captivated a generation of British boxing fans through his exploits as a heavyweight champion. His diverse skills, championship accomplishments, and willingness to face elite contenders make him one of the most celebrated figures in British boxing history.
- Sports Writer
- Lennox Lewis vs Frank Bruno - (Oct 1 1993, Cardiff Arms Park) TKO in round 7 - Retained WBC heavyweight title. While Lennox Lewis is now regarded as Britain's greatest heavyweight of the modern era, he certainly wasn't the most popular during the early 1990s.
- Lennox Lewis vs Andrew Golota (Oct 4, 1997 - Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City) KO 1 - Retained WBC heavyweight title. Four years down the line from the win over Bruno, Lewis, now once-beaten following a shock second-round stoppage from the unheralded Oliver McCall in 1994, had still yet to fully earn the respect of a boxing public.
- Lennox Lewis vs Evander Holyfield (Mar 13, 1999 - Madison Square Garden) Retained WBC heavyweight title - For WBA and IBF heavyweight titles. Following an exciting win against a game Shannon Briggs and a hard-fought decision victory against the previously unbeaten Z eljko Mavrovic, Lewis now stood on the brink of heavyweight greatness with a unified title bout against WBA and IBF ruler Evander Holyfield set for Madison Square Garden in March of 1999.
- Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman (Nov 17, 2001 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas) KO in round 4 - Won WBC, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles. Having made three further successful defences of his heavyweight titles against Michael Grant, Francois Botha and David Tua, Lewis would suffer a shocking and brutal fifth-round KO loss at the hands of American Hasim Rahman in South Africa in early 2001.
Lennox Lewis was only the third heavyweight champion to defeat every opponent he ever faced – including rematches against those who beat him – and the last man to be considered the undisputed king of the glamor division.
People also ask
Who is Lennox Lewis?
Is Lennox Lewis the best heavyweight ever?
Is Lennox Lewis a glamor king?
Did Lennox Lewis represent Canada?
Who fought Lennox Lewis?
How long has Lennox Lewis been a boxing commentator?
Canadian Super Heavyweight representative at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California, USA. Defeated Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) RSC 3. Lost to Tyrell Biggs (United States) 0-5 (this means all 5 judges had Biggs winning) Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist at the 1985 Canadian Amateur Championships.
