Lennox Lewis - BoxRec
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Lennox Lewis - BoxRec
Nov 9, 2024 · On December 14, 1992, Riddick Bowe held a news conference and dumped his WBC title into a garbage can. "If Lewis wants the belt, he has to get it out of the garbage," Bowe said. The WBC then declared Lennox Lewis the new WBC heavyweight champion. Lewis was the first British-born boxer to win a world heavyweight title since Bob Fitzsimmons in 1897.
Lennox Lewis - BoxRec
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Lennox Lewis - BoxRec
Lennox Lewis 41: 2: 1: 32 KOs 2 KOs; unregistered. ... ©BoxRec is the official record keeper for 410 ...
Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson - BoxRec
Dec 18, 2023 · On January 22, 2002, there was a press conference in New York City to officially announce the fight. Tyson was introduced first. He strode onstage and then stared in the direction of where Lewis was supposed to appear. When Lewis came onstage, Tyson quickly walked toward him. A Lewis bodyguard stepped between them and pushed Tyson back.
Lennox Lewis vs. Oliver McCall (2nd meeting) - BoxRec
Nov 28, 2023 · Lewis was a 4-1 favorite. Lewis was guaranteed $2 million, and Dino Duva said he could earn as much as $2.5 million. McCall's purse was $3,075,500. Lewis controlled the first three rounds with stiff left jabs and occasional hard rights to the head. McCall refused to go to his corner after the third round and just walked around the ring.
Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko - BoxRec
Dec 18, 2023 · This was Lewis' last fight. He announced his retirement on February 6, 2004. While reflecting on the fight 15 years later, Lewis stated that Klitschko was the most difficult opponent he ever faced.<REf>Epic klitschko and Lennox Lewis going at it 15 years after fight.</ref> Quotes "I was getting to him. Look at his face.
Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman (1st meeting) - BoxRec
Dec 18, 2023 · Lewis was unable to get up and, at 2:32 of the fifth round, the world of boxing had a new, totally unexpected heavyweight champion. The signs that an upset was in the cards came early, when Rahman (35-2) clipped Lewis on the chin in the second round. Lewis seemed intent on ignoring his left jab, and instead concentrated on throwing big right hands.
Lennox Lewis vs. Michael Grant - BoxRec
Dec 16, 2023 · Lewis went through with the fight against Grant and was stripped of the WBA title. "I don't care what they say," Lewis said. "I'm still undisputed." Lewis earned $7.5 million and Grant $2.5 million. There was a crowd of 17,324. The fight generated 350,000 pay-per-view buys. Lewis landed 47 of 80 punches, while Grant connected on 22 of 47.
Lennox Lewis vs. David Tua - BoxRec
Dec 18, 2023 · Lewis was a 3-1 favorite. Tua was ranked No. 1 by the WBC and IBF. Lewis' purse was $8.5 million, and Tua's was $3.5 million. Paid attendance was 10,809, and total attendance was 12,085. The gross gate was $6,508,500. The fight generated 420,000 pay-per-view buys. Lewis landed 300 of 674 punches, while Tua connected on 110 of 413.