Lennox Lewis Biography
Lennox Lewis(Lennox Claudius Lewis) is a 53-year-old professional boxer who is a three-time world heavyweight champion, a two-time lineal champion, and remains the last heavyweight to hold the undisputed title before retiring in 2004 for the first time in seven years since Bob Fitzsimmons.
Lewis was born in London, England on September 2, 1965, and moved to Canada as a child. At the 1988 Olympic Games, Lewis earned the gold medal in the super-heavyweight division and then went pro.
Lennox Lewis Age
As of 2019, Lennox is 53 years of age.
Lennox Lewis Height
Lennox stands at a height of 1.96 m.
Lennox Lewis Wife
Lewis is married to Violet Chang since 2005.
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Lewis Vs Mike Tyson
The Lewis-Tyson fight took place At the Memphis Arena in Memphis on June 8, 2002. The fight was originally scheduled for April 6, 2002, in Las Vegas. However, Nevada refused to grant Tyson a license after a press conference brawl between Lewis and Tyson. Several other states refused Tyson a license before Memphis finally bid US$12 million in order to host the fight. Tyson at 234 lb and Lewis weighed in at 249.25
The referee for the fight was Eddie Cotton, officiating his 20th world title bout. Alfred Buqwana of South Africa, Anek Hongtongkam of Thailand and Bob Logist of Belgium were appointed as judges.
Lewis won the match by knock out.
Lennox Lewis Record
By his Retirement in 2004 Lewis had a record of 41 wins 32 of them being Knock Outs, Two loses and one Draw.
Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson
On March 7, 2019, Lewis offered to come back from his retirement for a £76million rematch with Mike Tyson.
Lennox Lewis Vs Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield vs. Lewis was a professional boxing match contested on March 13, 1999, for the WBA, WBC, IBF, and Lineal Heavyweight Championships. The ‘undisputed” as it was billed. The result was a controversial draw.
Lennox Lewis Vs Vitali Klitschko
Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko was a professional boxing match contested on June 21, 2003, for the WBC, IBO, The Ring and Lineal Heavyweight Championships. The “Battle of the Titans” as it was billed was Lennox’s last match. Lewis was named the winner of the fight by technical knockout.
Lennox Lewis Loss
Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman was a WBC, IBF, IBO and Lineal Heavyweight Championships. contest match.Rahman won the match by knockout.
Lennox Lewis 2018
In 2018, Boxing News ranked Lewis as the third greatest heavyweight of all-time, behind Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis.
Lewis Knockouts
Lennox had a record 32 knockouts in his career
Lewis Vs Evander Holyfield 2
Evander Holyfield vs. Lennox II was a professional boxing match contested on November 13, 1999, for the WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and Lineal Heavyweight championships. The two fighters had met eight months prior in Madison Square Garden. Though Lewis had seemingly done enough to win, the bout was declared a draw, Lewis won again becoming the first undisputed champion in 7 years.
Lewis Instagram
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