Who was better Lewis or Klitschko?
Who was better Lewis or Klitschko?
Because Klitschko’s injury was a result of punches from Lewis, Lewis was named the winner of the fight by technical knockout. Klitschko was ahead 58–56 on the scorecards with two judges giving Lewis only rounds three and six and the other rounds five and six.
How many times did Klitschko fight Lewis?
The WBC have confirmed Britain’s former three-time heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis is set to come out of retirement for a rematch with fellow three-time champion Vitali Klitschko. Lewis, now 52 years of age, has not fought since controversially defeating Klitschko in 2003.
Who did Lennox Lewis fight?
| Record: W-L-D | Opponent | Type/Round |
|---|---|---|
| 41-2-1 | Vitali Klitschko | TKO Round 6 |
| 40-2-1 | Mike Tyson | TKO Round 8 |
| 39-2-1 | Hasim Rahman | KO Round 4 |
| 38-2-1 | Hasim Rahman | KO Round 5 |
What was Lennox Lewis last fight?
In what would be his final fight, Lewis defeated Vitali Klitschko in a brutal and bloody encounter in 2003. He vacated his remaining titles and retired from boxing in 2004.
Who is Lennox Lewis married to?
Violet Changm. 2005
Lennox Lewis/Spouse
Upon retiring from boxing, Lewis moved to Miami Beach with his wife, Violet Chang, a former Miss Jamaica runner-up. They have three children.
Who won Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson?
The defending unified WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring champion Lennox Lewis defeated former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson by knockout in the eighth round.
Who did Lennox Lewis lose his title to?
The Lennox Lewis vs. Frank Bruno fight was the first time that two British-born boxers had fought for a version of the world heavyweight title in the modern era. Lewis lost his WBC title to Oliver McCall on 24 September 1994 in a huge upset at the Wembley Arena in London.
When did Anthony Lewis win his first fight?
Lewis turned professional in 1989, winning his first 21 fights. In 1992 he knocked out Donovan Ruddock to take over the number one position in the World Boxing Council (WBC) rankings and eventually be declared WBC heavyweight champion in 1993.
How old is Lennox Lewis now?
Lennox Claudius Lewis, (born 2 September 1965) is a retired boxer. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. As an amateur he won gold representing Canada at the 1988 Olympic Games after defeating future heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe in the final.