Lennox Lewis

Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE, is a former professional boxer who reigned as the last undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. As an amateur he represented Canada at the 1988 Olympics, winning a gold medal in the superheavyweight division after defeating future world champion Riddick Bowe in the final. As a professional Lewis became undisputed champion by defeating Evander Holyfield, successfully unifiying his WBC title with Holyfields WBA and IBF titles. Prior to the rematch he was awarded the IBO title. Lewis is regarded by many as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, and also as the greatest British fighter of all time.

Lewis was born onSeptember 1965, in London, England to parents born in Jamaica. At birth he weighed 10160pounds 10160ounces , and was given the name Lennox by the doctor, who said he looked like a Lennox. Lewis moved to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada in 1977 at the age of 12. He attended Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute for high school, where he excelled in Canadian football, soccer and basketball. In the 198283 school year, he helped the schools AAA basketball team win the Ontario provincial championship.

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