Lennox Lewis: The Lion

Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE (born September 2, 1965) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2003. He is a three-time world heavyweight champion, a two-time lineal champion, and the last heavyweight to hold the undisputed championship.
Lewis was born in London, England, to Jamaican parents. He moved to Canada at the age of 12 and represented Canada at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, winning a gold medal in the super heavyweight division.
Lewis turned professional in 1989 and quickly rose through the ranks of the heavyweight division. He won his first 21 fights, all by knockout, before challenging for his first world title in 1992.
Lewis defeated Donovan Ruddock for the WBC heavyweight title in 1992. He defended the title twice before losing to Oliver McCall in 1994.
Lewis regained the WBC title in 1997 and went on to unify the heavyweight division by defeating Evander Holyfield in 1999. He defended the undisputed title against Michael Grant, Frans Botha, and David Tua before retiring in 2003.
Lewis was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. He is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

Early life

Lennox Lewis was born in London, England, to Jamaican parents. His father, Carlton, was a carpenter, and his mother, Violet, was a nurse. Lewis has two older sisters, Yvonne and Shirley.
Lewis's family moved to Canada when he was 12 years old. He settled in Kitchener, Ontario, where he attended Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School.
Lewis was a gifted athlete from a young age. He excelled in track and field, basketball, and football. He also took up boxing at the age of 15.

Amateur career

Lewis had a successful amateur boxing career. He won the Canadian amateur heavyweight championship in 1986 and 1987. He also won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
Lewis's Olympic victory was a major turning point in his career. It gave him the international recognition and confidence he needed to succeed as a professional boxer.
Professional career
Lewis turned professional in 1989. He quickly rose through the ranks of the heavyweight division, winning his first 21 fights, all by knockout.
In 1992, Lewis challenged for his first world title. He defeated Donovan Ruddock for the WBC heavyweight title. Lewis defended the title twice before losing to Oliver McCall in 1994.
Lewis regained the WBC title in 1997. He went on to unify the heavyweight division by defeating Evander Holyfield in 1999. Lewis defended the undisputed title against Michael Grant, Frans Botha, and David Tua before retiring in 2003.

Legacy

Lewis is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was a three-time world heavyweight champion, a two-time lineal champion, and the last heavyweight to hold the undisputed championship.
Lewis was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. He is also a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Lewis is married to Violet Chang. They have four children together. Lewis is also a successful businessman. He owns a number of businesses, including a clothing line, a boxing gym, and a promotional company.
Lewis is a philanthropist. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities. He is also a spokesperson for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Lennox Lewis, the "Lion" of the ring, is a retired British professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2003. He is a three-time world heavyweight champion, having held the WBC, IBF, and WBA titles. Lewis is considered by many to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
Lewis was born in London, England, to Jamaican parents. He began boxing at the age of 12 and quickly rose through the amateur ranks. In 1988, he won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.
Lewis turned professional in 1989 and won his first 24 fights, 21 by knockout. In 1993, he won his first world title, the WBC belt, by defeating Donovan Ruddock. He defended the title twice before losing it to Oliver McCall in 1994.
Lewis regained the WBC title in 1997 by defeating McCall in a rematch. He then went on to unify the heavyweight titles by defeating Evander Holyfield for the WBA and IBF titles in 1999.
Lewis defended his unified titles against a number of top contenders, including Mike Tyson, Frans Botha, and David Tua. He retired from boxing in 2003 after defeating Vitali Klitschko.
Lewis was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was a skilled boxer with a powerful jab and a devastating right hook. He was also a very intelligent fighter who was able to adapt his style to his opponents.

Some of Lewis's most notable fights include:

• Lennox Lewis vs. Donovan Ruddock (1993): Lewis won by knockout in the second round to win the WBC heavyweight title.

• Lennox Lewis vs. Oliver McCall (1997): Lewis won by unanimous decision in a rematch to regain the WBC heavyweight title.

• Lennox Lewis vs. Evander Holyfield (1999): Lewis won by unanimous decision to unify the WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles.

• Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson (2002): Lewis won by knockout in the eighth round to defend his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles.

• Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko (2003): Lewis won by unanimous decision to defend his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles.

Lennox Lewis is a true legend of boxing. He was a dominant champion who defeated some of the best fighters of his era. He is a worthy member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.