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Lennox Lewis
Ring Ranking Hero
Ring Ranking Hero
The Lion
Lennox Lewis
Nickname"The Lion"
DOBSEP 02, 1965
Age60YRS
Nationality
GB
GBLennox Lewis
Weight
257LBS117KG
Height
6'5¼"IN196CM
Reach
6'11¾"IN213CM
Total Fights44
Wins41
KOs32
Loss2
Draw1
Biography
Lennox Lewis won the undisputed heavyweight title, achieving this feat in 1999.

He is known for his tactical prowess, strong jab, and ability to adapt to different opponents.

Lewis represented Canada as an amateur, winning a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

After retiring from boxing, Lewis has worked as a boxing commentator and analyst, sharing his expertise on various platforms.

He has been involved in charitable activities and has made guest appearances in films and television.

Titles and Achievements:

World Titles:

WBC Heavyweight Champion (1993-1994, 1997-2001, 2001-2003)

WBA Heavyweight Champion (1999)

IBF Heavyweight Champion (1999-2001, 2001-2003)

The Ring Heavyweight Champion (2002-2003)

Notable Achievements:

Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion

Three-time World Heavyweight Champion

Awarded The Ring Heavyweight World title before Mike Tyson fight and defended it twice before retiring.

Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009

Notable Fights:

Vs. Donovan "Razor" Ruddock (October 31, 1992): Won by TKO in the 2nd round, establishing himself as a top heavyweight contender.

Vs. Oliver McCall I (September 24, 1994): Lost by TKO in the 2nd round, marking his first professional defeat.

Vs. Oliver McCall II (February 7, 1997): Won by TKO in the 5th round, regaining the WBC Heavyweight title.

Vs. Evander Holyfield I (March 13, 1999): Fought to a controversial draw in a bout for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

Vs. Evander Holyfield II (November 13, 1999): Won by unanimous decision, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Vs. Hasim Rahman I (April 22, 2001): Lost by KO in the 5th round, losing his heavyweight titles.

Vs. Hasim Rahman II (November 17, 2001): Won by KO in the 4th round, regaining the heavyweight titles.

Vs. Mike Tyson (June 8, 2002): Won by KO in the 8th round, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest heavyweights. Retained The Ring, WBC, IBF World Heavyweight titles.

Vs. Vitali Klitschko (June 21, 2003): Won by TKO in the 6th round in his final professional fight.
Ring Ranking Fighter
"Lennox Claudius Lewis"
Birth Name

Lennox Lewis

"The Lion"
Nickname
Undisputed
Inactive
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