Lennox Lewis on Fighting Mike Tyson | Joe Rogan

Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #1260 w/Lennox Lewis & Russell Peters: • Joe Rogan Experience #...

[@sdprazak]

Lennox hit it right on the head...”When Tyson came out of prison, he did what he knows, not what he loves.” Brilliant!!!

[@leemcqueen500]

Scott Prazak once don king got a hold of him it was all over.

[@ariari4133]

JOE AND LENNOX where real boxers

[@ariari4133]

@@leemcqueen500 the one whit weard hair and monny only monny on his mind,somecinde of psychopaat

[@CoberBox1]

The way he said it spoke volumes.

[@JorgeRojas-ut3wj]

Not suprised he said that. Lennox was one of those boxers who always said he would never stick around too long. He's obviously had this topic on his mind for a long time and given it some deep thought. And he was one of the few who stayed true to his word and bowed out before it was too late. Good for him.

[@petarkresimirmustapic8058]

Respect to Lennox for saying Tyson wasn’t the same when he fought him.

[@robertlaurence5145]

Lewis wasn't exactly in his prime either.

[@TheHighFlys]

@@robertlaurence5145 absolutely not, but wasn't this the time where Mike was still grieving cus and he fired his head striking coach?

[@ReaIJohnDoe]

Lewis went on to say Tyson was in his prime...

[@robertlaurence5145]

@@TheHighFlys No, The fight happened in 2002, it should've happened somewhere around 95-97, Tyson at one point actually paid to avoid fighting Lennox.

[@Myndir]

@@robertlaurence5145 To be fair, I'd pay to avoid fighting Lennox...

[@OtisAvalon]

Lennox is easily one of the most well spoken boxers of all time. A really classy guy too.

[@lostinspace699]

NO ,,,,sometimes .....

[@thegreatelfinko]

Very well said

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

Because he's British and from a time before ebonics became "cool"

[@Skynet_the_AI]

@@mr.yellowstrat3352i doubt that is even relatively true at all

[@Skynet_the_AI]

@@mr.yellowstrat3352 what i mean to say is that he is just being his authentic natural well thought self

[@mrloop1530]

Joe should do a double podcast with Lennox and Mike. They are both intelligent and well-spoken. Would be great to see them share their respect for one another.

[@StimParavane]

I know. Tyson has become a great commentator and you can tell he has grown as a man.

[@1v1combat]

They will fight

[@jakebarringham7248]

He's a legend but respect for admitting he didn't fight him at his best.

[@nikdrown]

Yeah that’s a big ego release man. Mad props

[@jimibarker4873]

@Mr. Fireman so tyson would of still knocked him out

[@pedroleal4966]

@Mr. Fireman Well, I'm pretty sure we can all agree that tyson wasn't the same after he left rooney and all the shit that went on with don king and the wife. However you're very right about the fact that they do put down a lot of brilliant fighters and put mike tyson on the high horse every time he lost.

[@navynugget7]

Lewis was still the greater fighter!

[@Leo.23232]

@Mr. Fireman Tyson's prime is whenever he wins, he briefly wasn't in his prime for the douglas fight, but then was back in it just after. Also tyson probably had a tummy ache for that fight, and stubbed his toe.

[@siraltitude2]

Tyson said prison was one of the more peaceful times in his life, NO ONE tried him

[@siraltitude2]

@Konrad Curze haha I remember, "hey guys can you keep it down" -- "sorry champ"

[@timothymills6134]

You think a gang banger will look at the world heavyweight champion, best pound-for-pound boxer on the planet, and think it’s a good idea to try and piss him off. Tyson’s already locked up he’d probably be great full for the free practice.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Can you even imagine? Love to be a fly on that wall the first few weeks

[@dicer-2657]

Yeah i dont think anyone fucked with him , if anything they set him with hygene products and food for himself

[@sabin97]

i'm a peaceful weak guy.....but i try to imagine myself as a tough criminal in jail.... i wouldnt fuck with tyson....have you seen how he made HUGE, super tough guys dance like rag dolls? he could easily kill me with a single punch....

[@stevecarter2966]

The chillest head smasher ever. People sleep on this guys greatness.

[@tkong35]

One of the best heavyw8s !!!

[@rutheragonoy2062]

He’d fuck AJ up.

[@mulla1688]

Ruther Agonoy you probably hate aj so much 😂

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@mulla1688 he would though

[@rutheragonoy2062]

Mulla16 i think he’s good. I just said that to let people know what level this guy was in when he was in his prime. AJ is a decent HW champ. but Lennox-Mike-Holyfield-Bowe those guys were NEXT LEVEL. Fury might be able to hang with them but Wilder and AJ will just get embarrassed. Lennox fought some bad dudes.

[@claytonpipesmoker2302]

Lennox is a true champ.Great fighter and an honorable man.

[@azraki9794]

Ehh

[@rodrigotena2020]

Tyson was never the same after he broke his back... yeah, spinal.

[@49dwalin55]

I've seen a lot of spinals dude and this guys a fucking fake

[@JonBeenHereDoingit1423]

@@funtimes8296 yea right. I don't think anyone was looking to fight that dude then. Came out Buddhist

[@danielhumphreys93]

Kenny Juto a fucking goldberger

[@Rldabomb3]

Never the same after Don king became his promotor ..

[@Jibosau]

Doc says I need a backiotimy

[@lennonmuststay7966]

Big Lennox is one of the most underrated heavyweights ever.

[@lennonmuststay7966]

@MW he certainly wasn't the most exciting fighter. He had a boring style similar to Wladimir Klitschko. You cannot deny it wasn't effective though. He only lost 2 fights in his professional career. And was 2 time world champion. He also won the gold medal at the Olympics for Canada 🇨🇦. He defeated the likes of Holyfield, Tyson, V. Klitschko, Briggs, ect. Give respect where respect is due.

[@cruelleader4782]

@@lennonmuststay7966 yep,like rocky marciano,larry holmes

[@jrdnwhtny1]

Hands down bc I grew up in the 80s Tyson is my favorite boxer ever and I remember the atmosphere when Tyson fought but Lennox is no doubt one of the greats if not the greatest from the 90s and early 2000s. Tyson’s prime didn’t quite overlap with Holyfield and Lennox.

[@Blank-km4qr]

Problem with Lennox is he never really fought anyone in there prime

[@Ul-Haq]

@@Blank-km4qr i agree. same with tyson but they are still he greats

[@unforgettabletimes6636]

Lennox seems like such a laid back guy. Doesn’t need to raise his voice to get his point across.

[@lucu01]

Unforgettable Times and his fists, o course

[@myview2543]

Unforgettable Times self assured

[@adampowers6423]

Apart from the fact he wanted to start a fight with a guy just for wanting to have his picture taken with him

[@WilliamGarrow]

@@adampowers6423 That guy was a being rude.

[@dougyd.451]

@@adampowers6423 did you even see the presser bowe looks rough

[@johnboybarr1332]

Respect to lennox lewis for being the only old school boxer that we can still understand when he talks

[@pyrotodd187]

There are alot of old school you can understand

[@johnboybarr1332]

@@pyrotodd187 name 3.. ill give you the first 2.. sugar ray and lennox

[@pyrotodd187]

@@johnboybarr1332 here are some goerge foreman Mike Tyson Klitschko Chris Byrd on and on there are many

[@johnboybarr1332]

@@pyrotodd187 old school bro. Klitschkos from this generation

[@pyrotodd187]

@@johnboybarr1332 Klitschko is 50 Lennox is 56 and heat fought him so what you talking about

[@dy120481]

Really like Lewis's honest observation on Tyson's situation.

[@digiprez77]

Lennox is a criminally underrated fighter... He only lost twice in his career and won both rematches convincingly. He also had a draw against Holyfield, but as the reigning champ he retained his title and then beat Holyfield down in the next fight. For such a tall guy he was quick as a fox and his jab was devastating. I think he holds his own with any heavyweight, ever. He had great physical tools and utilized them well. He dominated for more than a decade.

[@boxingkings4418]

BTW the draw against Holyfield was one of the all time despicable robberies.

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

That draw was a clear win for Lewis, everyone saw

[@Bennysol]

@Dave Z I think it's because of his mellow character and who he was predecessors of. The intensity and energy of tyson shocked the boxing world. Both his brutal knockouts in the ring and drama outside of the ring. Then "boring" Lennox Lewis comes around and people aren't as interested. It's an unfortunate reality of the herd like sheeple masses. But at the end of the day instant satisfaction, drama, and entertainment sells. Actually taking a step back and looking at the skills and mechanics of a successful athlete is "boring." Lennox had the talent and the skills but didn't have the bling. People who are fans of boxing appreciate Lennox Lewis. But fighters like Muhammad Ali or mike tyson drew in the broader band wagon fans for the drama and entertainment. And that's not to take away from Muhammad Ali or tyson neither. Point is Muhammad Ali and mike tyson had both the boxing fans and the drama and entertainment band wagon fans where Lennox Lewis only had the boxing fans.

[@ExtremeTG]

Lennox Lewis is 3 top hw boxer of all time and was the best in his era. He has one of the most impressive resume of all hw.

[@cryptomaniac967]

@@ExtremeTG no way...not even top10.

[@bleidd6743]

Prime Tyson with Cus at his side was something else

[@billybobrogers]

So true. Once Cus died, Tyson’s will to fight died as well.

[@TimSaidthat]

Tyson never had Cus in his prime. Sadly Cus died before then.

[@danielmcardle8452]

When Tyson was on the podcast it blew me the fuck away to find out sus was hyponotising him at like 10 to be dominant and savage in the ring

[@BigBossMan257]

Geralt of Rivia Yo Triss Merigold was in my DM’s 👀👀

[@zb2584]

💯

[@upreydeen]

Lennox is a very smart, intelligent, articulated person, breaks every estereotypes on dumb aggresive boxers

[@MrBaronCabron]

Lennox vs Eubanks

[@myrnaa9517]

Buster Douglas DESTROYED tyson completely 💕, lennox would have no trouble against prime tyson, too big and strong, too LEVEL HEADED and too intelligent for tyson to handle

[@immortal2893]

It takes a special kind of boxer like Lenox and tyson to just talk without stuttering 😑

[@coolidgebutch]

@@myrnaa9517 buster douglas lose the fight you idiot referee count like turtle

[@thelarry383]

@@myrnaa9517 buster douglas fought tyson very early in tyson's career. Tyson was not prepared

[@friendofilah1929]

Lennox “My accent is undecided” Lewis

[@demiurgeobzen327]

That's what happens when you're Canadian, British and Jamaican lol

[@jxz-ne3br]

so true. primarily british accent but bits of jamaican and canadian thrown in there

[@mohammedouallal2]

I know his from England, but listen to his accent I had to google it again. How come he has American accent then?

[@benevolent2077]

@@mohammedouallal2 facts. he is a weirdo cause of that lol.

[@WilliamGarrow]

@@mohammedouallal2 He lived in Britain till he was 15 then moved to Canada. When he won the Olympic gold he was fighting for Canada at the time. His mother is Jamaican so she most likely still has the accent like many Jamaicans of her generation. Plus he probably travels to these places often so his accent is a mix of all these places. It happens.

[@FA-gu2hl]

Tyson in his prime was the most feared man in history

[@unkownboi67is_unavailable62]

Together with Napoleon and Zjenghis Khan

[@ejc6394]

He would fuck people until they loved him

[@lucifer8903]

I love Tyson but that’s an enormous stretch...

[@FA-gu2hl]

Djfglobal who u rather fight in the ring tho😂😂 alexander would’ve shit himself

[@ZeroMass]

@@ejc6394 Cumia impression ref? Zohlofffff.....

[@AuthenticSelfGrowth]

Pre-jail Tyson was at his best. After jail he never come close to the same level.

[@socktier6334]

If mike never done drugs, partying, hookers he would’ve been unbeatable. Sadly mikes life made that almost impossible

[@mossbogger8366]

when you do time you are basically forced to sort out your life in your head. the day you walk out you know exactly whats bringing your grief in life, where you are wasting the most of your effort as well as knowing exactly what makes you happy and making a b-line for it the second you get out. tyson im sure realized that he didnt actually like being known for fighting and of course was able to see how much physical damage it was doing to him... couple with the knowledge that its the only thing you can do to make big $$$. its too bad people cant voluntary go to prison for a stint, most people would benefit from being forced to sort their lives out.

[@droski9615]

man don't discredit lewis like that this man is one of the greatest heavyweights of all time

[@aceburgers8801]

Cus n mike, unstoppable

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Scottish he fired Rooney but Rooney started drinking and gambling

[@chrisvassos1869]

Lennox grew up in my home town in Canada. He is still active in the community - pops up every now and then at events and charities. Some of my teachers back in highschool were buddies with him - from all accounts a great guy.

[@Ashamed.Loser69]

Go play outside, don't just stay in the house.

[@GeorgioArmoni]

KW stand up

[@Kaiser6376]

He literally moved to Canada at 12, the guys English, born in London.

[@chrisvassos1869]

@@Kaiser6376 I’m aware . He grew up in Kitchener as well as England. It was here that he started boxing. Went to Cameron high school. Owns a charity for the community. Search Kitchener - Lennox Lewis. Nice one trying to argue over nothing ahhaha 😂

[@Boxingbear]

​@@Kaiser6376 Yes and he fought in the Olympics as a Canadian. Which is why ppl like me were peeved when he turned back into a British fighter when he became a big name. He did all his training and fighting as an amateur here.

[@TheRickRoller1]

I remember seeing Mike Tyson in New York after his retirement doing some jogging. Couldn’t say anything. The street was empty and he passed me by while I was starring at him in unbelief. He wasn’t very big or anything just a regular guy jogging. Back then he was considered a freak show more than anything. No one could have foreseen his drastic transformation coming.

[@joeybloggs2100]

Were you tempted to shout insults at him and run away? Just for the hell of it.

[@TheRickRoller1]

@@joeybloggs2100 Nah I still wanted to live

[@ssheikh3598]

@@TheRickRoller1 " Straight Jacket " Comment?

[@TheRickRoller1]

@@ssheikh3598 not sure what you mean. Yeah back then he was a straight jacket case. But look how far he’s come! That’s a compliment to say he’s gone through a beautiful transformation.

[@barbosaguzman6101]

@@TheRickRoller1 called growing up. You'll get there too young man so enjoy life while you can.. if you are young - create memories and value them .. these are the only things we will take with us in the afterlife.

[@no-bozos]

Kudos to Lewis for recognizing that he fought a diminished Mike Tyson. The more I see interviews with him, the more I like him.

[@Simon-nv5zj]

why kudos? you dont exactly have to be a genius to acknowledge tyson was a joke when he fought lewis.

[@highlanderc]

@@Simon-nv5zj No, but most people's inflated ego will tell them otherwise.... Yo I beat mike tyson.... you know what I mean? He is grounded.... A win is a win though. Not like Mike came with the plan of losing.

[@jammin1881]

No Bozos Lewis was a legend and a very underrated heavyweight.

[@anthonywillis7634]

DarkbyDesign: yeah bro. When you consider Lewis beat every person he fought over the duration of his pro career at that time, he’s definitely top 5 in list of greats!

[@jammin1881]

Anthony Willis For sure for sure. Most Americans don’t acknowledge the top Brits and don’t properly credit Lewis. Same as Nigel Benn. Now they are salty because of Fury destroying Wilder!

[@mrqh406]

Class Act....he still doesn't get the proper RESPECT HE DESERVES....

[@owendehaan1191]

He kinda get his respect though, some of his fights was kinda safe using his long reach to jab alot kinda look boring at times.

[@edgiebraahhh7280]

@@owendehaan1191 and? He is definitely the best HW of the 90's yet people wanna argue against it

[@EdwardSturdy]

@@edgiebraahhh7280 best British HW of all time

[@jamesstewart5067]

He's probably in top five HW.

[@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58]

You don't think? I feel like most consider him the best of 90s/00s heavyweights. And in the top dozen all-time. How much more credit do you want him to get?

[@georgefrazier7225]

Always wanted to hate on Lewis but can’t help but respect this dude. He had amazing boxing skills. That jab and overhand right was legendary

[@SSMLivingPictures]

Im curious why the hate back then? Im not trying to pick a fight, just curious. I think Lennox is one of the all-time great technicians

[@vince11harris]

Why?

[@advanceaustralia4861]

Lennox is a gentleman. Not a foul mouthed thug.

[@hossainayon9588]

Why u wanted to hate him? 😂

[@xcaluhbration]

@@SSMLivingPicturesI can’t speak for George but I can say I used to hate on him because he whooped my childhood sports hero. Same way I hated Douglas. Lennox is such a gentleman that I can’t even do it, plus I was a kid back then and I took Tysons loss personal like he was one of my uncles or something 🤣

[@kobitimmons7874]

This interview just change my whole perspective on Lenox Lewis to admit that he fought a Tyson that was not the Tyson from the beginning.

[@Nerius.m]

You dont even need to admit that dummy it was obvious

[@JMS849]

I mean every tyson fan knows thos

[@SDSen]

That's why I like him aside from being my fav boxer. He even said the same thing after the Tyson Holyfield rematch when Tyson bit his ear off, that Tyson hasn't been the same since his prison time

[@wutang5503]

Yeah well it’s probably easy for him to acknowledge that because he knows he wasn’t in his prime either

[@halweilbrenner9926]

This guy is a gentleman got out while his brain still functioned.

[@funkyflights]

Lennox is a great champ, But he fought a shell of what Tyson was... Lennox also aged really well, kept fighting well later in his career... Tyson had a small window of greatness, but my god during that window he was a monster...

[@rawirihemi27]

funkyflights yep, not that I’m comparing the size and quality of guys to a Tyson fury but the size of guys Tyson fought on a regular basis at 5”10....never seen a monster of that type in that division dominating the way he did. Imagine someone of that size fighting that way against the size of the heavyweights today. Crazy.

[@justinwiltshire9433]

Mike tyson had a really tough life full of sadness. Everyone messes with mike to try and rile him up. I love mike Tyson, and his attitude. No one was as good as him. Not alir. Not sugar ray Robinson, not joe Frazier. Tyson in his prime wouldve messed any of them up. If y ok u dont agree you never watched him fight.

[@claytonwashburn4743]

@Bob Donald what you mean? Mayweather is 147 pounds. Tyson is a heavyweight. What fo you mean by that bro

[@funkyflights]

Bob Donald ... Tyson wasn’t in his prime when he fought Lewis ... And he woulda destroyed Mayweather In his day, Tyson is a heavyweight Mayweather way smaller bro ...

[@claytonwashburn4743]

@@funkyflights yeah this dude is trippn

[@AhPhoey]

Lewis had a ton of pressure on him leading up to the Tyson fight. If he lost to Tyson, Tyson would have eaten his children. :(

[@sleezzzyp]

"Praise be Allah"

[@knggullah8079]

🤣🤣🤣⚰

[@buffalophil3630]

I laughed out loud bro

[@thesorrow4664]

😂

[@thesorrow4664]

@@sleezzzyp 😂🤣

[@lordbeebus9842]

Lennox is a legend. Mike is eternal. Two amazing dudes.

[@kencunningham3710]

Tyson was 37-0 with 9 title defenses before Lennox turned pro. they are from different eras.

[@dss768]

Mike Tyson is born 1966 and Lennox is born 1965. Tyson peaked at an early age and Lennox was a late bloomer.

[@coreyjennings4910]

They peaked at different times. I think Lennox is a year older than Tyson?

[@kencunningham3710]

@@dss768 yeah, and very different styles of boxing. I don't see why every sport discussion has to descend into one camp versus the other. I love both fighters. You can say that Lennox fought the very worst version of Mike Tyson without disparaging. Lewis. Tyson didn't fight a top version of Lennox either. The two of them, at their very peak is a top 5 dream fight. I'd lean towards Tyson but one can never tell.

[@kencunningham3710]

@ConwayTwitter yeah, peak a boo style is for young guys, like gymastics is for young girls.

[@juanvillarreal-u1b]

@ConwayTwitteridk about that maybe the era after Tyson but remember he beat the sht out of golota who is huge asf

[@halweilbrenner9926]

This guy is a great boxer & a real dude. And very humble & wise.

[@direnova6284]

An absolute artist in the ring, one of the most accurate punchers ever.

[@craiglobban6018]

Lennox was a truly great heavyweight champion with unbelievable power in his prime

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

He was never known as a power puncher lol, quite the opposite.

[@raigokutsar5886]

Mad respect to Lewis no hype, no ego just regular good guy, keep up the good work.

[@Tartaruga728]

I never really liked Lenix Lewis but he’s actually a very humble man, articulate, and a gentleman warrior. Well done Lennox.

[@Soccox]

Lennox was a great fighter, with power and a long strong jab. One of the best ever

[@ice-iu3vv]

and he's very smart. one of the best celebrity chess players of all time. along with peter falk, humphrey bogart, and pitcher ron guidry.

[@tedriddick3717]

Lol, Lennox is not even close to being the best ever!

[@Soccox]

@@tedriddick3717 further consideration=== Lennox won a gold medal in the Olympics -- I’d say that also qualifies the man as one of the greatest. Do your homework

[@tedriddick3717]

There are many boxers, who have won medals. That doesn't make him one of greats! Compare his record to Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones, Sugar Ray Leonard, Hector Camacho, Roberto Duran. Roberto Duran won over One hundred fights. Sugar Ray Robinson has one hundred and seventy-nine wins... One hundred and nine by knock out!! Lennox Lewis didn't beat Mike Tyson. He beat was was left of Mike Tyson. And if you watch the fight. Lenox's corner, had to beg him to throw a punch against Mike. And Lews is 6ft 5 amd over 250lbs. They told him, "you're fighting a dead man". How is he one of the greats... Now, you do your homework!

[@wibblewobble1934]

@@tedriddick3717 You obviously didn't do your homework on Lennox either. To say he's 'not even close to being the best' is a laughable statement and makes you look idiotic.

[@ashleyburns6752]

A real childhood hero for me, it was great as a kid late 90s/early 2000s when British boxing was really on the rise with guys like Prince Nazeem too.

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

Naseem was amazing for real.

[@Litany_of_Fury]

Never liked him due to his attitude and Islamic leanings.

[@Clickty]

​@@Litany_of_FuryBullshit. You're just being racist. Disliking a boxer because of his religious beliefs?

[@Litany_of_Fury]

​@@Clickty Racist against a religion? It's an ideology man.

[@Clickty]

@@Litany_of_Fury how is islam an ideology? Explain. You just proved my point.

[@matthewwilson4941]

This guy's adopted sister (much younger than him) was in my 4th grade class and Lennox came in and talked to our class. Very cool experience I'll always remember.

[@evictionoption7594]

Refreshing to hear someone who's honest with themselve.

[@JS-jf7gv]

Eviction Option Great comment.

[@InvestBetter.]

Lennox doesn't get that shine because he's not constantly putting himself over Tyson, Ali, Conor McGregor, you get the publicity when you seek it He's not a glory hound. He dominates on the low Too cool.😎

[@bevbiltgarage9791]

Nox is a real gentleman who carries himself with dignity and class talks honestly and deserves his place in boxing history

[@nathanhensn8717]

This guy was a 100% legit heavy weight boxer back in the day for those who never seen him before. I know that may seem obvious, but this guy was really, really good.

[@nathanhensn8717]

@@anotherfoundsheep1773 His ability to use his arm length and control fights by his spacing was unbelievable.

[@deaconjones7359]

@@anotherfoundsheep1773 he won gold for Canada in 88, so I'm guessing you're Canadian?

[@ThePbZepplin]

His jab was death by a thousand cuts

[@bobzombie2710]

@@deaconjones7359 WOW... I think you cracked the case Holmes.

[@jamesmac9]

Lol you’d have to be living in a hole to not know who Lennox Lewis is surely?!

[@PauloTheGeek]

The way Lennox quietly but seriously describes how he said to Bowe "you are not standing beside me. You're gonna have to move." Most badass thing I ever heard, Lennox still has the mentality of 'I could fuck you up anytime I feel like it.'.

[@rodrodriguez3334]

When you look up “classy fighter” in the dictionary, there’s a picture of Lennox Lewis.

[@friendofilah1929]

** Looks... yeah I can’t find it bro.

[@MindfulPersonalGrowthop]

What's a dictionary?

[@Splozy]

yer boi Dudley

[@SDSOverfiend]

Can’t find it... sorry.

[@maxstone9780]

Rod Rodriguez Yeah, third!

[@Sam-th1uk]

''He's doing what he knows, not what he loves'' Nothing can be more adorable than those words. He is being truthful, humble and just stating facts. Not trying to look big. respect.

[@celticcc3658]

Lewis was a phenomenal fighter, one of the best I've seen. There wont ever be days like when it was the Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis era again

[@Yellowpuma01]

I gained a lot of respect for Lennox with this interview.

[@jumpman23madj1]

Russell Peters knows his boxing. Impressive

[@WxM3008WxM]

Ikr I'm impressed

[@AxeDharme]

He was into boxing in his younger days. Lots of things actually. Boxing, DJing, break dancing etc.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Lennox Lewis is one of the boxers that goes to get the credit he deserves. Lennox is one of the best boxers who have ever fought.

[@jammin1881]

Lewis was a LEGEND- Full stop. But more credit to him for admitting it wasn’t the same Tyson.

[@arthurgran731]

LL had a calm coolness about him that reminded me of a hit man. He's just going to knock you out and states the fact. A favorite!

[@Jakesfishingwales]

I’m glad Lennox now admits about fighting a over the hill Tyson because he’s never been so honest about it in the past. He would have had a lot more problems had he fought him pre prison. Kudos 👍🏻

[@Tone7580]

He beat every man he ever fought,so I don’t think he’d shy away from those problems.

[@amct1019]

But lets not forget the Lennox was also an over the hill Lennox.

[@Jakesfishingwales]

Tyson peaked young and Lennox peaked later on I’d say so it worked out much better from Lennox point of view, but he did what he had to do and put on a masterclass V Mike, Tyson was a different animal when focused. Will never be another Tyson.

[@paulmccloud9395]

You can only fight the man that's in front of you. There will be endless debates of 'what if'. But the records will always say, Lennox beat Tyson.

[@rileyneufeld7001]

@@Jakesfishingwales Mike only peaked young because Cus D amato died. He was a father to Mike and once he was gone Mike began to party and was out of shape.

[@joelhall5124]

Lewis was an absolute legend of a boxer. His fight with Tyson was one of those that will go down in history. I say that as a Tyson fan. And these old greats of boxing are always so humble when they're interviewed

[@JAnderson-xo4go]

Lennox seems like he`s not a victim of brain trauma. Came out the other side with all his faculties

[@killerrmaaniac]

His style is less punishable and also he had amazing skills

[@thedhive6512]

When you're 6'5" and no one can reach your head lol

He didn't get hit a lot, stayed away from punishment using his superior reach & jab

[@cycletouringoz5760]

Strange that Lennox Lewis is not mentioned much nowadays. A true All Time Great Heavyweight 🥊🥊💥💥🥊🥊

[@matt81169]

Because he's not american

[@mirak63]

Because he was boring.

[@TheGingerExpress243]

That's because hasim rahman knocked him the fuck out on ESPN 2

[@Fakename70]

Because people today have short-term memory banks and can appreciate only what they’ve seen most recently. Hence, those who pump Ty Fury’s tires as an all-time great. If anything, Fury is an example of how far the division has fallen since Lewis was active.

[@mick8473]

Lennox should have been Knighted, farcical that Lewis Hamilton did driving superior cars, and the great boxer didn't.

[@i8am8kemraj84]

Much respect to Lennox Lewis for being real! Not enough of that now a days! And I hated him when he beat Tyson😂 But I always respected your skill! Definitley one of the all time greats. Much love✌🏼

[@X-Factor-22]

You sound like me because I watched it live when he beat Tyson!🤣 It took me years to really appreciate him as a man and Elite Fighter.

[@warispeaceignoranceisstren704]

@@X-Factor-22 I completely agree with you both.

[@X-Factor-22]

@@warispeaceignoranceisstren704 👍🏾😎

[@michellefletcher8891]

Hahaa, you took the words straight outta my mouth.. I hated him too for beating Tyson... Tyson,, one of my all time heroes... No.. He shld never have been beaten he was too good... But after hearing Lewis on this interview I've melted a bit... After all he's a good old London boy & he beat Tyson fair & square & ya can't take that away... However in my eyes no one ever even came near to Tyson in his prime... He will be a legend long,, long after he's gone

[@campbelltown_]

Glad I’ve found like minded individuals😂. Lord knows I hated Lewis with a passion, but Lewis’s jab is crazy.

[@choward874]

I have mad Respect for this man! Humble and real.

[@severex9851]

In his prime I'll take Tyson over anyone else in history..

[@ayshajalil1807]

Roundhouse Gaming as much of a beast he was there were far better than him

[@anvr7505]

@@ayshajalil1807 who

[@anvr7505]

@@ayshajalil1807 Tysons snap right and uppercut combo in his prime could concuss anyone in his path

[@Simon-nv5zj]

@@anvr7505 and what are you basing this on??? the all time greats fought vs many other all time greats . tyson fought an old man holmes, thats it. tyson the most overrated boxer in history. easy to look savage when you fight bums 99% of the time. this bs about tyson fighting out of his prime..ffs his prime lasted fucking 2 years at best..thats it, all because of his own fault.

[@anvr7505]

@@Simon-nv5zj Michael Spinks? Tyrell Williams? Larry Holmes? Tony tucker? Frank Bruno? All people who have great records that Tyson destroyed. You're probably a wilder fan, if wilder fought prime Mike Tyson, wilder would get exposed for having a shit style. Plus Mike lost like 4 years of his career due to prison time, u don't have a clue of the history of boxing.

[@jimtruscott5670]

Lennox: a great heavyweight and a gentleman.

[@fionnhenderson3832]

Beat every boxer in arguably the glory days of heavyweight boxing and avenged his too losses can’t say this man hasn’t done it all.. beat one of the brothers that went on to dominate heavyweight boxing for the next decade has to be considered the best of that era

[@Cpt.SnaggleTooth]

Lennox is definitely a legend, as is Mike. Mike Tyson did break free, though. He is doing so many other things with his life now that are paying off very well. I am glad he was able to transition and funnel all that energy into positive things

[@sjdanthem]

Gerry Cooney is one of the nicest guys. I sat next to him at a VIP table (dumb luck I sorta knew the promoter) at a kickboxing event. He and I were the only ones at the table actually facing the fights. The others had to turn around in their chairs to watch the ring. During the main event, he and I ate everybody else's little creme brulee desserts while they were watching the fight.

[@chazzlidell7653]

You full of s@$t

[@jovonbrown4703]

Much respect Lewis ,not putting Mike down cause u beat him,that's what's up

[@danielhicks4826]

To be fair its mostly because they are actually sort of friends now, if this was still like 2001-2002 hed acknowledge Tysons greatness and all but damn sure wouldn't say quite as kind things lol,but regardless yeah its neat and that all makes sense anyways.

[@neilfraser2349]

Nice. I was expecting Lennox to make disparaging remarks about Mike. Very decent of him. And very true. Well done Lennox.

[@sdrewe99]

Respect to Lewis for admitting that he didnt beat a prime Mike.True humility there!

[@wickedfrigginryan4645]

Was Lewis in his prime? Probably not.

[@sdrewe99]

@@wickedfrigginryan4645 ask him.

[@biged5149]

Lennox wasn't in his prime as well they fought way to late in their careers because after Holyfield beat Mike he never was the same and really after prison Because Mike fought the bum squad Peter McNeely, Buster Mathis Jr, Bruce seldom and Frank Bruno who he knockout before he went to prison so when he fought Holyfield who's fought everybody while he was in prison he walked straight into the Lion den and honestly Mike never beat any of the top fighters of his era he just had devestating knockouts against class b fighters Because Michael Spinks was on his way out and Larry Holmes was pass his prime

[@brandonbourg7313]

Joe Rogan remembered Lennox saying he'd do it for $100 mil when Spotify came at him with that $100 mil offer

[@roberthockett270]

This is a very thoughtful and charming Lennox. That mischievous at the end is hilarious. Thumbs up, Champ.

[@PeterJames143]

joe rogan to me is not a great comic but he's a top quality interviewer, he's so likable and funny and engaging and he lets people talk and he's overall pretty open-minded.

[@EE-ie9gm]

I never laughed at a single stand up joke. How was he even a stand up career

[@mplslawnguy3389]

That’s the one thing that bothers me about him. He talks like he’s a great standup but he only gets those shows because of his name. He’s not funny at all. I love his show and his UFC commentary but he needs to pump the brakes with his comedy. Doesn’t help when his comic friends kiss his ass and tell him he’s good either.

[@mattdad8429]

He's one of those rare cats that has a little knowledge about a lot of things, so he can talk about virtually any topic and it'll flow.

[@gheck3670]

What a soft spoken Man. Seems so chill

[@MrPcphn1]

Lennox Lewis is so classy and professional compared to those guys that interviewed him. What a great guy and a fighter.

[@caidentaft8072]

you must know who joe rogan is what do u live under a rock or sum pathetic

[@filipsykora9634]

You kidding, those guys? Dont you know who Joe Rogan is?

[@almadeunrebel]

thank you for just giving Lennox his total credit. Not like all the backhanded compliments or attempted to diminish what he did

[@ZuluHotel1977]

@@OriginalMasters absolutely agree with you Rogan, the Pillock goes off on random tangents to show Lennox how much boxing IQ he has about random shit that irrelevant to the interview And don't get me started on that dweeb Russell Peters, trying to educate one of the greatest heavyweights ever Classy Lennox as always 👏🏽👏🏽

[@donsimons9810]

It seemed to me Lewis didn’t remember Dempsey was in that fight..

[@Ak-ce4yh]

Iv been prison and I'm telling you now no1 would of wanted to fight Tyson in jail fact!

[@rashidiboxing766]

Yea I can’t see that either

[@lancehandy6648]

I dont think a single soul is disputing against that

[@Beastzz77]

Why would any street fighter which are these prison guys wanna fight a technically sound heavyweight boxer ?

[@PaschanTOPs]

What's the point of stating such an obvious? No one wanted no part of Edwin Valero (60 kg) neither in Carabobo prison in Venezuela.

[@archiehickox6518]

No one: Literally not a soul: A k: I BEEN PRISON

[@mrniceguy7168]

Ahh, two British legends, Lennox Lewis and Prince Naseem

[@anotherfoundsheep1773]

I like to cling on to the narrative hes Canadian 😂

[@DanielOrteez]

LMAO!

[@CaptainLongSmock]

😂

[@gbae636]

🤣🤣

[@kobebryant1265]

Where do i start with this one!!!!!! Forget it. Just wiki lewis

[@bobibest89]

Slowly but surely history will helps us realize that Lennox is the greatest heavyweight boxer ever. He beat all the greats from the golden age of heavyweight boxing.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Dude didn't fight anyone from the real golden age, he was way too young.

[@root0062]

Lennox is HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE BOXER!!

[@ocnbxng5038]

1:10 Rocky quote. "Because I can't sing and dance"

[@denislabelle3853]

Respect for his humbleness.

[@aaronhoward5467]

I'm glad Lennox is in good health. Respect for the brother.

[@mattpoochi6964]

The world was robbed of seeing the greatest mature fully in the ring when Mike went to prison! And many fighters were robbed of proving their true worth. Hats off to Lewis for admitting this. Lewis, Tyson and Holyfield were truly some of the greatest from that time. ✌️

[@mattpoochi6964]

Blaze Temp it probably would have been a different fight 3.5 years earlier but hands down I can’t take anything away from Lewis! He was a excellent boxer!

[@mattpoochi6964]

Blaze Temp I’ll not argue with you brother. If we could build a field of dreams with a boxing ring many questions would be answered. But the standing stats are what they are and I won’t argue the point.

[@mattpoochi6964]

Blaze Temp you’re correct

[@darrenlamb5640]

Maybe he shouldn't have been a rapist then.

[@scottlucas6721]

Robin givens & don king ruined Tyson. Was never the same after cus died

[@abbykako1982]

Scott Lucas it was when he left Kevin Rooney for Don king. Kevin had him in damn near the style as cus

[@galfleming6770]

Folk are always making excuses for Tyson; blaming problems on other people. The only person to blame for Tyson's issues is Tyson.

[@rastapatchmail2357]

Tyson says he's a better man after boxing.

[@galfleming6770]

@@TheMeanGreenGoblin Yeah. That's true.

[@louisbatsford8908]

I think you'll find that on the first point it was Tyson that ruined robin given, you fucking Muppet.

[@davidaar1947]

Gotta love Lennox Lewis! One of the smartest man alive, left at the top with his health. Figured how much enough was enough. Anyone else would’ve hung in there way after their prime just to keep cashing those checks.

[@Slipmahoney21]

Intelligent well spoken man. Much respect to Lennox Lewis

[@beingpras]

I love the Candidness ! He kept very real.

[@josephpa05]

One of the most underrated fighters. And honestly top three heavy weight. Just look at his Resume

[@FiTSplitz]

Is that Russell Peters setting with them 🤔?

[@MC-bd5ub]

Yeah

[@kien9]

@MUFC who the fuck asked you anything? Go watch soccer and chill

[@St.j.arthur]

@MUFC SOCCER IS GAY!!

[@business3867]

@MUFC okay and why are you just randomly typing that, no one cares

[@business3867]

@MUFC nvm you are probably from Mumbai

[@kingape1572]

Best British heavyweight of all time.

[@kingape1572]

@Zim Zom ali is the best of all time. Could take punishment and could move like a lightweight

[@wayne8498]

I'll bet Tyson got nothing but respect when he was locked up.

[@himalayan8315]

Well aren't you a genius😁

[@300zxdriver]

Some dudes tried to fight him in prison.

[@dopeyneptune3435]

james nader ghi lmao aight champ, go ahead prove yourself and go get into some fights

[@everystuff4278]

@@dopeyneptune3435 I already did u dumb fuck so shut up

[@JerryMetal]

@@everystuff4278 man you sound like a tough guy! I'd better be careful

[@mikecoleman4795]

Nice to see a fighter in retirement whose still articulate and not desperate for money. I also appreciate the absence of outlandish claims with regard to great fighters of the past. He also had the fortune of Emanuel Steward in his camp.

[@ANTPHRESSH89]

After Kevin Rooney Tyson was never the same.

[@HeartEntertainmentHD]

@Mind Control Experiments God is overrated.

[@jamoneswartz5727]

Yes Lenox Lewis Definetely underrated for his ultimate skills as a great fighte and truly one of the best Ever!!

[@chrissanca3934]

My pops was locked up wit tyson and most the time he was working out couldn't play basketball for shit but he had the weights at his disposal very humble person even tho ring wise he was a monster true story 👍..

[@dietisgreat]

Liar liar ass on fire

[@hanzohasashi9834]

Stop lying Chris. We both know Tyson would jam on you.

[@chrissanca3934]

Lmao ppl kids 😂😂 I'm taller then Mike and my pops 6"2 so no Mike ain't Dunkin on no1 nigga was too big too dribble and thats my old man's words I speak truth all day every 💯

[@RS3Ads]

Chris Sanca Your dad defo wasn’t in with Tyson. I’m 6’5 and I’m sure Tyson would get the ball off me if he wanted, height means nothing to him.

[@chrissanca3934]

@@RS3Ads how u know pretty sure u wasn't there and as of I'm saying he wasn't good at basketball he's a fighter yo height ain't nothin there's advantage too both and as someone who played basketball football and fight which I have my black I Kno bein a certain size can be a dis advantage ...clout somewhere else I know my shit brah..

[@ebofuria]

Somebody gonna get hurt REAL BAD... somebody

[@katzhunter4473]

SqueeBopBadoo lol 😂

[@devonwilliams1663]

Yooooo i was sittin here like, "wait where tf have i seen this guy???" lol

[@joejitsu034]

The comedian Russel Peters 😂 I love that guy!

[@virenvs905]

Apparently Mike Tyson got a hurt real bad

[@lonewolf3828]

Russel hahahaha

[@harveypratt995]

I love Lewis. Only lost twice and avenged those losses in the rematch. Plus, he punched as hard as Tyson. 6’5” and fought at 240-250.

[@itzenormous]

Way harder!!

[@TheHungryTrollRawr]

i don't recall Lewis hitting like Mike, sure he was a great fighter but he didn't tear through fighters as easily. I think only Foreman etc had that kinda power

[@harveypratt995]

@@TheHungryTrollRawr Lewis boxed more to set up the KO. Watch the fight of Lewis-Ruddock. Then watch the two fights of Tyson-Ruddock. That’s one example of seeing the difference.

[@TheHungryTrollRawr]

@@harveypratt995 yes i see what you're saying, but Tyson didn't need to, thus his power was superior as he could tear through defences due to that huge power. Boxers getting hit by Tyson crumbled, often stunned by the impact and despite knowing he was a huge hitter, they still didn't expect such a force.

[@harveypratt995]

@@TheHungryTrollRawr Lewis boxed first. He didn’t count on the KO. Go look at the Ruddock fights and see who hit harder.

[@angeloiodice9304]

Look at this guy. One of the greatest and maintains such dignity and decorum.

[@cjdig86]

Regardless of age, Lewis was at the top of his game, and Tyson was already finished. Just a shade of himself. A prime Mike 86’ - 89’ would have dismantled Lennox.

[@fernandoherasmur]

cjdig86 i dont think so

[@cjdig86]

Shredded Hippo then you know nothing about boxing, or you’re from the UK and your blindly defending Lewis. Everyone knows he wouldn’t have touched that Mike with the blinding speed and footwork. Lewis fought a fat, slow, stationary Mike. He never beat the true Mike Tyson. Even he acknowledges that.

[@fernandoherasmur]

cjdig86 im not from the uk. Tyson beat no one but ruddock. Lewisbeat tyson and holyfield

[@CoachJimWheeler]

I felt that Tyson style could only last for a few years, the amount of training and to be able to move bob weave launch himself with speed and agility way crazy, as he got older and the love for the sport slowly died off that part of his arsenal diminished,

[@itzenormous]

As all of those old bums that he knocked out in the 80s began to fade, and a new crop of heavyweights emerged in the 90s, Mike Tyson was simply outclassed. He lost every major fight he ever had! Beating the likes of Tony Tubbs, Trevor Berbick, James Smith, and Michael Spinks ... those weren't great victories. Impressive, yes! But far from great! 🤷‍♂

[@antonunltd3713]

Lewis is such a chilled chap, very different to Tyson. I knew when watching the match it wasn't a fair match and would likely go to Lewis but back then I didn't mind. Having since found out a lot more about Tyson, it is both a shame what he went through, but I wonder if Lewis beating Tyson helped towards Tyson sorting himself out more.

[@mikekaraoke]

Lennox Lewis grew up not far from me in the UK-Kent in Bexleyheath. Then moved to Canada with his mum when he was 14 then moved back to the UK when he was 21! Went past his old house the other day, while on my way to a work meeting! So many other famous people came from/lived in Kent like Kate Bush, Roger Moore, Michael Crawford, Roald Dahl , Mick Jagger/Keith Richards, Len Goodman, Mike Stock from PWL etc....

[@vincentestone5764]

Respect to LENNOX ! You SAVED Mike from retiring broke with that fight. Much RESPECT to YOU, Bro.

[@paulphillips5024]

Being a kid growing up watching "IRON MIKE TYSON" fight was so inspiring to me. He was my idol, someone who i looked up to and wanted to be. Have the respect of people but also have them fear me at the same time. Such a great fighter in his day and prime, and not taking anything away from LENNOX either as same he is a brilliant fighter aswell but like he said ( and respect for addmitting ) he never faught Tyson in his PRIME. He was a shell of his former self by the time Lennox come to fight him. But RESPECT TO THEM BOTH

[@wickedfrigginryan4645]

It didn't bother you when your idol threw a hissy fit and bit another man's ear off because he was getting out classed? You can't really say that he's a good sport, not that you would care.

[@brad1368]

Lewis wasn't in his "prime" either. Tyson is way overrated considering who he fought over his career.

[@Harry00020]

Wow....no ego...not many people can do this, 1 in a million, salute to lennox lewis

[@khalilkaddoura9341]

Crazy what a boxing historian Russel Peters is