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Lennox Lewis
The Olympic gold medallist who became undisputed heavyweight boxing champion.
Undisputed title · Mike Tyson fight
- Born
- 2 September 1965
- Birthplace
- United Kingdom / Canada
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Lennox Lewis
Lennox Lewis combined reach, a strong jab and tactical discipline. His professional career included victories over several of the heavyweight division’s defining names.
Early life
London to Canada
Moved from London to Ontario as a child.
Amateur boxing
Developed in Canadian boxing and represented Canada internationally.
Career
- 1988
Olympic gold
Won the super-heavyweight title in Seoul.
- 1989
Professional debut
Began his professional career in Britain.
- 1992
World champion
Became WBC heavyweight champion.
- 2004
Retirement
Retired as heavyweight champion after defeating Vitali Klitschko in his final fight.
Achievements
Undisputed title
Beat Evander Holyfield in their rematch.
Mike Tyson fight
Won by eighth-round knockout.
Final bout
Defeated Vitali Klitschko before retiring.
Beyond boxing
Citizenship
His life and career connect Britain and Canada.
Later work
Moved into boxing analysis and mentoring.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — halloffamers.sportshall.ca ↗Photo: -nikkon-. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
