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Lennox Lewis on "The Celebrity Apprentice"
Lennox Lewis on "The Celebrity Apprentice" - © NBC
Lennox Lewis is one of the contestants on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice."

Lennox Lewis accomplished more in one boxing career than most people can imagine. Lennox Lewis's decision to retire as the reigning heavyweight champion of the world in 2004 re-affirmed that this is a man who makes decisions for himself and sticks to his principles.

Before turning pro, Lennox Lewis held an impressive amateur record of 85 wins, which he capped with a gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Lennox Lewis earned the medal for Team Canada by defeating another future world heavyweight champion, Riddick Bowe.

After turning professional in 1989, Lennox Lewis went on to gain the European title in 1990 and the British Commonwealth Heavyweight title in 1992. Lennox Lewis was officially crowned the WBC Heavyweight Champion in January of 1993. In 1999, Lennox Lewis became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, winning the WBC, WBA, IBO and IBF titles. Along with Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis makes up a legendary trio of boxers who have captured the heavyweight championship on three separate occasions. The crowning moment in his career came in June 2002 when Lennox Lewis ceremoniously defeated Mike Tyson. His 2002 fight remained the highest grossing pay-per-view fight for five years.

Lennox Lewis's athletic accomplishments have made him a beloved figure around the world. Lennox Lewis was honored by his home country of England when Queen Elizabeth II awarded him a Commander in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). The CBE is an esteemed honor for a British citizen as it is one rank below knighthood.

In February 2004, Lennox Lewis retired being only the third boxer in history to retire as champion and subsequently refuse to return to the ring. Lennox Lewis's scientific approach to boxing along with a stiff left jab and blistering overhand right has secured his place as the preeminent boxer of his generation.

Lennox Lewis can now be seen regularly on HBO's "Boxing After Dark" providing expert commentary for major boxing events. When he's not calling fights or with his growing family, Lennox Lewis keeps busy with business ventures and charitable projects. In addition to his work with various youth athletic programs, Lennox Lewis, a well known Chess enthusiast, sponsors student chess teams and volunteers to promote the sport at opportunities around the world. Lennox Lewis is also a major contributor to the Muhammad Ali Center, an organization committed to finding peaceful solutions to global problems, and has recently lent his talent and expertise to a new Canadian athletic center in honor of his amateur boxing coach, Arnie Boehm.






LENNOX LEWIS: FACTS

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Age: 44 years old
Birthday: September 2, 1965
Hometown: London, England
 
 
 
 
LENNOX LEWIS: TWEETS

John Finally! David Haye - 1st British Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis... Result!
5 hours ago
Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis.The last great heavyweight boxing match...hope to see it again one day
8 hours ago
Tyson Vs Lennox Lewis. I was 1 of Lennox Lewis' film makers in his camp, Amazing. How I'd have liked to have filmed David #Haye. Brilliant!
8 hours ago
Nice to see Haye top TT. Britain has a heavyweight champion of the world. First time since ol' Lennox Lewis retired. B-E-A-utiful!
8 hours ago
In his title fight against Tyson I was 1 of Lennox Lewis film makers. How I would have liked to have documented David #Haye. Brilliant!
8 hours ago
@mistajam let's hope Haye gets guidance from Lennox Lewis! One of the greats! And still got his paper & more importantly his astute brain
8 hours ago
@max1018 It really is, hasn't happened for years, since Lennox Lewis.
9 hours ago
anyone know... am i right in thinking Lennox lewis was WBC heavyweight world champion where as Haye is WBA ?
9 hours ago
Omg. David beat Goliath. Britain has another heavyweight champ after Lennox Lewis.
9 hours ago
Still a FIGHT NIGHT 4 addict. Championship fight comin' up. Lennox Lewis. He can suck it.
9 hours ago
I swear back in the day of Nigel Benn n Lennox Lewis , the songs they use 2 bop down 2 the ring 2 didn't sound this gay n use 2 get u hyped!
10 hours ago
@citizendan That's what they said about the Mike Tyson vs Lennox Lewis fight.... ;)
10 hours ago
Lennox Lewis was the absolute guv'nor!
10 hours ago
Got an online stream up for Haye - Valuev tonight. Hope it works. Haven't seen a heavyweight fight since Lennox Lewis.
12 hours ago
No dis to @richdolarz but I think you need a few more bouts b4 gettin @MATHHOFFA. That'll be like Michael Grant vs Lennox Lewis. Look it up.
1 day ago