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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.
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March 18, 2010 T-pain looking like Rick Ross and Lennox Lewis love child in this video.. #overheardtweet less than an hour ago#HowYouAthug wit a voice like Lennox Lewis and a walk like Leona Lewis?? 7 hours ago"I wanna kno if mike tyson is finally gonna make good on his promise to eat lennox lewis' children" jim rome 1 day agoI wanna know if he (Mike Tyson) is going to finally make good on eating Lennox Lewis' children - Jim Rome 1 day ago#whenifirstmet lennox lewis i was at the france 1998 world cup! 1 day agoSupersize Vs Superskinny? I'd like to see Supersize Vs Supernanny... or Come dine ...Vs Deal or no Deal... or Lennox Lewis Vs Noel Edmonds 1 day ago@ZarTheDip I think the hardest puncher of the last Heavy weight era was Mike Tyson or Lennox Lewis. Ike Ibeabuchi before he got locked up 2 days ago@JohnPaulFutbol but still lamps won't win the prestigous lennox lewis award for retardation in combat sports annoucing... 2 days ago@Paulmalignaggi to doubt that. I've also known Lennox Lewis for 20 years and he speaks highly of you as well. Maintain that reputation and 2 days ago@webuyanycar @giocompario Excellent! The meerkat can ref the most anticipated fight since Mike Tyson v Lennox Lewis. 3 days agoIs it weird if I empty the dishwasher without pants on?- Lennox Lewis 3 days agoLennox Lewis nude, now that's sexy! 3 days ago@WarrenLaidler sad to see Holyfield fighting. It's a shame more fighters can't be like Lennox Lewis and retire before they are brain dead. 3 days agoThe Good: gorgeous AM for 35 mile bike ride. The Bad: west wind beat me down like Lennox Lewis. The Ugly: currently can't feel my legs. 4 days agogetting our minds in gear for Ray Tallis (Lennox Lewis of the intectual world) talking about pointing (not brickwork) Monday 7.30pm at shop 4 days agoRT @PoloStaf: @BonitaJaz Sean so slow. Its Lennox Lewis wen Mike Tyson was bout 2 fight~o smh lol 4 days ago |
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