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Three-time world heavyweight champion, a two-time lineal champion, and the last heavyweight to hold the undisputed title Lennox Claudius reflects on his incredible boxing career.
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[@kennethtsang9543]

I met him in Regent Street in the late 90s, shook his hand and didn't know what to say, so I asked him "Are you the real Lennox Lewis?" He smiled and held his fists in a boxing stance and asked me "wanna try?"

[@billybarr7443]

Stop lien

[@EmeryBall]

@@billybarr7443 how do you know?

[@joseantonioalcaraz827]

Who won?

[@kennethtsang9543]

@@joseantonioalcaraz827 nobody...he didn't far fight me

[@hman6145]

@@billybarr7443 lien wtf

[@JamesE707]

I love Lennox's character - relaxed, not aggressive, not mouthy. And truly a great champion!

[@vision-oe7hx]

He beaten every man he went in the ring with. What a phenomenal boxer

[@skeletor1177]

Oliver McCall? Hasim rahman?

[@jamier5031]

@@skeletor1177 He defeated them both in rematches. His rematch with Rahman is arguably the best knockout of his career

[@nigelangel6659]

Jamie R that right hand and also the sound has to be 1 of the best right hands in heavyweight history !

[@TheDslick1]

@@jamier5031 It was 1-1 so technically a tie...Both guys knocked each other out....

[@jamier5031]

@@TheDslick1 I got what you mean but it's still a victory despite the defeat in the 1st match with them two

[@JJ_SDWR]

Lennox had one thing right, time would improve his legacy. He is still the last undisputed Heavyweight champion nearly 20 years later. Mike Tyson is a pop culture icon here in America, but real boxing fans know that Lennox Lewis was "the man" of that era of heavyweight boxing.

[@ybet1000]

Lennox dodged no one... and smashed everyone... Tyson was great to watch... but he wasn't technical like Lennox.. so once Tyson hand speed went .. he was gone.. Lennox had a long carreer cause he had shape and style to last imho Also, as that coach said.. Tyson wasn't a fighter... he was no Gatti/Ward.. he didn't have the heart to get up like say Tyson Fury.. to get over an obstacle. Once Tyson started to lose... he always lost.. In his prime though Tyson was unbeatable.. a monster... Lennox was a monster too.. not as spectacular .. but less flaws and longer lived...bit like comparing pacman and mayweather. Bit unfair to tyson .. Tyson was front loaded... so if you could last through the initial tirade... and the longer the fight went on... the better your chances... Lennox was consistent.. loaded front .. middle and back

[@mikeevans6589]

ybet1000 Tyson beat many many opponents much bigger in size. You have to give the credit where credit is due.

[@colz848]

@Scalping Forever nah, real boxing fans laugh at tyson fanboys and their excuses, to me Lennox was the best hw I have seen

[@BOZ_11]

@@ybet1000 Tyson wasn't technical? I agree in his later years he turned into a flat footed head hunter, but in the 80's he was a monster; go watch his old fights for pete's sake

[@ybet1000]

@@BOZ_11 In his day he was unbeatable. His speed... I watched him... become champ.. even his punches.. when landing sounded different.. But that speed was also saving him... and once he lost the speed... he was gone as he wasn't technical..ie.. he did the best he could with his style and shape etc.. but a big guy... 6.8 to 7 ft.. with a great jab..and a bit of movement... ie a fury, lennox, urkainian brothers etc.. will last alot longer.. they can lose a bit of speed and still be unbeatable .. tyson was a "shooting star" like roy jones junior etc unbeatable until the speed is gone ..then not technical enough to keep the show going..

[@lenhuia4542]

Lennox is a class act. Sensible dude who knew how look after himself in and out of the ring.

[@SDiskic]

Fully agree!

[@bafattvahetere]

@@SDiskic And he has still "all horses in the stable".

[@anilsalick]

Well spoken. Gentleman. One of the very best heavyweights of all time.

[@shaunnyb6383]

For me one of the greatest boxers of his generation, i don't think we appreciate this man enough and give him enough credit for his achievements. A true boxing legend.

[@pjetermustakuqipietro307]

Lenox didn't want to show up all those years.

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

I totaly agree. He was a phenomenal boxer, he's articulate a gentleman and yet he's underated still.

[@hw5091]

He was one of the best, but he never fought guys in their prime. Always older fighters. Mercer- 35yrs old, Holyfield- 36 n 37, Tyson- 37. Who did he fight in their prime? Morrison who likely had hiv by then? haha. AND, knocked out, flat back, twice. So he's not the best ever, but he was very good, still.

[@acurisur]

@@hw5091 Ali is regarded as the best ever and he lost 5 fights. So Lewis getting knocked out isn't that big of a deal. You look at a boxer's entire career as a whole when they retire, not cherry pick a couple of their fights to belittle them. Using that logic Ali isn't the greatest ever, and Rocky Marciano would be the greatest.

[@mrfishfinger848]

@@hw5091 Lennox is older than Tyson

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Supremely talented boxer with great balance, power, ring IQ and solid chin. Top 5 all time HW IMO.

[@BOZ_11]

how would Lennox fare against '86 to '88 Tyson?

[@meakins8]

@@BOZ_11 he would definitely lose. But both top 5. Along with ali, frazier, and foreman

[@ashleyferrar5276]

@@BOZ_11 Lennox got better with age and Tyson didnt, their primes were at opposite ends of their careers. If both met in their Prime .. Lennox would win. Again ..

[@jakemundy5726]

@@meakins8 mike tyson and joe Frazier are not top 5 of all time heavyweights

[@meakins8]

@@jakemundy5726 tyson definitely is. No one had as much raw talent as him

[@asingh7874]

Lennox was the best because he was the smartest .

[@alistairhann2094]

It also helped that he was 250 pounds, supremely athletic, and had a magnificent jab and thunderous right hand.

[@ryan-buick]

thanks

[@FIGHTGAME100]

@@alistairhann2094 'a left like a snakes tongue, and a right like a falling safe..'

[@sseedell]

@@alistairhann2094 probably the best punch in his locker was the uppercut, but his all round punching was superb.

[@fhatheadproductions]

Alistair Hann Exactly.

[@goodantics866]

Lewis definitley this era's GOAT he beat them all old and new

[@zabdi5710]

ask vitali klitschko

[@ReservoirPunk]

@@zabdi5710 You mean the fella who had his face turned into dog meat by an old out of shape Lewis? Sure we'll ask him😂😂

[@boxinglegends6454]

@@zabdi5710 Ask him what ? how he got 68 stitches off the referee? or do you think Just Maybe Lewis Might of landed 1 or 2 lol

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@Scalping Forever .. Lewis was at the end of his career. Having won everything you can win. It was Vitali that said Lewis was the strongest fighter in the history of the heavyweight division.. But I guess you know better.. Right?

[@annetteryan5110]

This guy...is the classiest Pugilist ever! Talented, intelligent, respectful, humble.. God fearing, blessed man! I believe he's top 3, of the all -time greatest Heavyweight Champions.. easily!!! Never a scandal with Lennox. He avenged both his losses in spectacular fashion and he ended his career on his terms.. as a 3 Time World Champion! His boxing career was so stellar! Just look at him.. radiant, articulate, (with all of his faculties) so youthful looking.. like he could just walk into the ring & do it all over again!

[@lewismpangala927]

Best comment ever!

[@deankibirige4690]

Nice Comment.

[@Jalapablo]

Agree. Love what he said about how his mother taught him to save money. Intelligent, respectful, dignified, healthy, wealthy & wise with a beautiful family. He's a blessed man.

[@willbutler2850]

Lewis is arguably the best heavyweight since Ali, the names on his resume speak for themselves

[@willbutler2850]

Musa Sheikh true but Lewis himself was 36 when he beat Tyson, but I get your argument as fighters do prime at different phases

[@shaunbat3285]

@@willbutler2850 I was infatuated with Tyson and kind of ignored the Skills of Lewis... Tyson best years 86 to 88 Lewis avenged his two defeats, and fought some big punchers, Morrison, Mercer, Tua, he demolished Ruddick and has better names on his record, a true Gentleman and certainly one of the best modern heavyweights post Ali....

[@conflicto7575]

@@bigdan9671 you forget the goat riddick bowe

[@PaulWK1972]

@Will Butler "Lewis is arguably the best heavyweight since Ali" - it's not arguable, it's undeniable. He fought and beat anybody who was anybody (apart from Bowe). All of the other fighters who were considered good or great, who fought each other and other good great fighters, all have one thing in common - a defeat by Lewis!

[@boxinglegends6454]

@@conflicto7575 He Did Beat Bowe In 88 Olympics Then Bowe Put The WBC In A Bin Rather Than Face Lewis In 93/94

[@vbcgfgrjdkfgh623]

Lennox Lewis great gentlemen great champion

[@alanssnack1192]

yet if he was in Africa where hes been for millions of years, he may have had a different temperament.

[@EnerGys-REAL-TALK]

Thank you Lewis you carried your self with professionalism and decency right through your career. Your a great role model.

[@andyjosiah7893]

The legendary Lennox Lewis, the best boxer of all time. Cool and calm.

[@fredofficial9533]

Ali

[@shropsiberian]

@@fredofficial9533 Lewis was too strong & would've found a way.

[@diarmuiddoyle6982]

The Enforcer may weather has to be the best “boxer” of all time epitomised the sweet science the whole point of boxing is to “hit and not get hit” and the man epitomised that

[@andyjosiah7893]

@@diarmuiddoyle6982 Ha-ha no way, this is heavyweight. Mayweather is no way near heavyweight, big difference.

[@diarmuiddoyle6982]

Andy Josiah You can’t really pick one fighter and say he was the best then there all in different eras you could make a case for all of them

[@MarcusTDM]

Lennox Lewis was certainly the best boxer in his era and one of the best boxers of all time. Also one of the few heavyweight boxers who don’t sound even slightly punch drunk. Absolute legend.

[@alistairhann2094]

He could have competed in any era. Would have been nice to see him in against a prime Tyson and a young Bowe though.

[@MarcusTDM]

@@alistairhann2094 people have got to stop saying that, Tyson is the younger man. Perhaps Lewis wasn’t in his prime either. Also he did fight a young Bowe and Bowe quit. That’s why Bowe wouldn’t fight him professionally, because he knew Lewis would beat him.

[@danialhawkins3248]

@@MarcusTDM Lewis was 100percent in his prime when he fought Tyson imo. Prime and age also have no relation. Roy jone Vs calzaghe as an example... Couple of years between them Roy was already shot whilst Joe hit his prime

[@robbyrobinson4500]

The only thing negative about Lewis is that he beat many guys that were out of their prime. Plus he lost to a couple pretty average fighters. I mean average compared to the best. Lewis does not beat Holyfield or Tyson if they fought in early 90's

[@MarcusTDM]

@@robbyrobinson4500 Tyson got beat by Buster Douglas!

[@NY-Dani]

Big Lennox was a world-class proposition that fulfilled his talent. One of the all-time great heavyweights.

[@thecarpetman7687]

Lewis was a great fighter....fought everybody....beat everyone...

[@conflicto7575]

Riddick bowe?

[@DHTCF]

Carlos Gonzalez Bowe ducked him

[@jamespowell2531]

Carlos Gonzalez after delving heavily into the HW boxing in the 90’s I came to the conclusion that Lewis was definitely the best of the bunch. I think Bowe retired at the right time, he looked like he was aging young

[@shropsiberian]

@Connor Cook not on the cards at the stoppage, but from round 3 on he was tearing Vitali apart. The stoppage was justified, but if it hadn't Vitali had 3 rounds in him at best. Lewis would've broke him for good.

[@robertkulikowski6380]

He didnt beat Prime Holyfield

[@Timekeeper1200]

Without question one of the best. Didn't need to trash talk or bully people. Class act inside and outside of the ring

[@sub4nothingnovideoz768]

"Now I am ready to set new goals and start a new career for myself outside of the ring." - Lennox Lewis -

[@westerling8436]

Idiot

[@ernestyahya9760]

Lenox Lewis is the best heavy weight champion in his time including Mohamed Ali all time

[@suzi7850]

This was a great interview, Lennox is a nice humble guy. It would have been great to have shown a few clips when he talked about various fights. I'd love to see him back in the ring again for a charity event or something.🥊

[@jabmalassie]

The rematch against Rahman was one of my favourite fights.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Lennox Lewis deserves to be considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time imo. I don't think people realize how great he was. This interview was very well done. The interviewer had immense respect for Lewis but was not star struck. He asked pertinent and germane questions throughout the interview. Lewis trusted him and while responding to his questions was candid and honest. One thing Lewis said about what it takes to be a champion is a very strong chin is necessary. This is absolutely true. If you can't take a punch well you will never be great. This attribute if a person has it cannot be trained for. It's a physical gift. All in all this is one of the best boxing interviews I've seen.

[@james140576]

Absolutely one of the Top 5 heavyweights of all time 💪🏻🥊🥊

[@Dr.LessCharacter]

As a former Gold Glove kid boxer, Lennox was (opinion) the Roy Jones of HW div. My Coach/Dad, we noted his accuracy moving far Gr8er than any he'd seen growing up early 60s on!

[@therestaurantguru1961]

This man is the best Heavyweight I have had the pleasure of seeing, we probably won't see anyone as dominant again Manny Stewart was the catalyst that took him from great to unbeatable One of the best boxers ever Legend

[@Jim17735]

It's so true when he said about fine wine maturing , every year that passes his amazing career looks better and better, without a doubt one of the greatest Heavyweight champions of all time, pure class in and out of the ring

[@Aidey75]

Lennox The Lion. Top 3 of all-time, and arguably the greatest heavyweight ever.

[@kennykross3306]

Too high

[@immanuelmescudi6700]

Greatest heavyweight since Ali.

[@richardgatecliffephotograp7024]

dndjfjdjdjf dx Absolutely.

[@matthewinglis4108]

Not even debatable

[@torgeirmacqueen8226]

Not even 80s Mike tyson? Prime Larry holmes? Bruh

[@almalayuwiyyah2512]

@@torgeirmacqueen8226 80s is weak. Tyson only dominate transition period between 80s and 90s. 90s is real deal cause it is too stacked. It is comparable to 70s Ali era. That's why lewis is goat since Ali. He is similar to Ali in which both dominate the stacked era. Ali with 70s and lewis with 90s. Both with an eye will know lewis and Ali is top 2 of all time in hw.

[@DHTCF]

Probably the 2nd best heavyweight ever. Peak Ali probably finds a way to beat him, but no-one else. Louis was vulnerable to a big hitter, and Lewis was always at his most dangerous against guys who could punch. Lewis retired rich and healthy, and has stayed retired, rich & healthy. Admirable!

[@Dante-vf4sd]

The boxers of Ali's era wouldn't stand a chance against the likes of Lennox, he's George Formans size and power with smarts and skills to match his own including the greatest jab in history, there is nothing Ali could do to seriously harm him. You can maybe make a debate for whos got the best career but not about the 2 in a face off

[@foxybingo1112]

I think Larry Holmes would beat him in a very close fight

[@rene6778]

Very talented and smart guy. Boxers should behave like him

[@Teasehirt]

Really good to hear Lennox story - A Awesome Champion.

[@sugarraywbc]

Lennox is a legend. Great man and doesnt get enough respect.

[@Daveyengland]

Top 5, maybe Top 3 of all time. Underrated.

[@DHTCF]

Top 2. Peak Ali probably finds a way to beat him, but peak Ali beats anyone. Joe Louis could get hit and knocked down, and Lewis was always at his most dangerous against dangerous opponents.

[@jaylangham1647]

Great interview from Lennox , a great fighter and a true gentleman

[@annoyedatthis1]

The greatest of his era...by far.

[@farting505]

Great interview! This mans career is stellar - Undisputed HW Champ of the world, he even beat Mike Tyson by KO !

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

He did but that was a past his prime 36 year old Tyson. Had they met before Tyson got jailed, it would be interesting.

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@@haddingtoniangcp2464 . It was a, probably, past his prime 37 year old Lewis that fought Tyson too. I agree it would have been interesting. Tyson did say he could never have beaten Lewis though at any stage because Lewis was too big and too good.

[@kennykross3306]

​@@grahamtaylor8912nonsense 88 mike >>> beats 98 lennox

[@Pound4PoundBoxing101]

Living legend

[@roasthunter]

This is an unbelievably insightful interview, Lennox comes across as a very intelligent guy.

[@jaymule7342]

Best heavyweight I ever watched in my time. He had all the tools and whooped up on real competition. In my 34yrs of life nobody was better.

[@andyjosiah7893]

Yes, of course Lennox Lewis is best, Mike Tyson didn't get chance or did Evander Holyfield.

[@alistairhann2094]

Agree. Though it would have been interesting to see him fight the Tyson who destroyed Spinks or the Bowe of the first Holyfield fight.

[@caseyvanloo4582]

@@alistairhann2094 it sure would. But those two guys are the reason it didn’t happen. Being the best also means longevity, spanning eras. Like Ali did.

[@rutherfordlinares7383]

Imagine how much more popular Lennox would have been if he were representing US. Such a humble and gentle warrior

[@matthewgartell6380]

From Jamaican decent born in England with a Canadian passport, Lennox was like a lone Lion looking to become King of his territory. He was correct in his assertion that time would would cement his legacy. What a warrior

[@ronaldholmes8525]

Lennox Lewis, one of the all time greats, for sure, and a class act always . Have a GREAT retirement , champ...You have nothing more to prove . All my best to him and his family.

[@1970boggy]

The greatest heavyweight Boxer of all time in my opinion. He lost those two fights because he took his eye off the ball, he then went on to avenge both defeats. It really pissed me off when people said he was Canadian. He was born in London, end of story.

[@1970boggy]

Dominic Clarke My Dad was born in India, my mother in Scotland. I’m British so is Lennox

[@bensmithkent22]

Spent some time in my home town of crayford too when he returned i think. Stories of frank maloney as he was then owing a pub and lewis old mum living down iron mill lane for a bit. Early lewis fight or maybe a couple of them on here even says boxing out of crayford so its no lie.

[@idragonidragon2796]

What a lovely guy. A gentleman.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@terryford8370]

👍👍👍

[@khimspasco4004]

I’ll put Lennox next to ali when it comes to greatness and bein smart and intelligent outside the ring👍👍

[@kebirbenkaccem726]

Lennox Lewis is a giant and one of best boxers in my life time...He is a gladiator that always leaves the arena a winner.....

[@cuparttea]

criminally underrated. Top boxer one of the greats

[@chrissayeranderson5710]

He beat everyone and wiped out the division . Got out on top and kept his facilities about him.

[@scottbarr2889]

Faculties

[@chrissayeranderson5710]

Excuse me, faculty’s , not facilities.!!

[@thomasbarnes1498]

*He defeated every opponent he faced* including rematches. Losing just twice in his career, he avenged those losses. Forget the draw he had with Holyfield as we/most know that was a rip off! Lennox is a great without a shadow! *TOP DRAWER FIGHER OF THE HIGHEST*

[@ZAXN]

Then you have AJ saying he’s a clown. I don’t know for what reason though.

[@OulyHussain]

@@ZAXN I personally didn't like Lewis, maybe because of the reasons he said, maybe because I was a Tyson and Bruno fan. Something I can say for sure is AJ is not fit to lace up the man's boots.

[@gwl78]

@@ZAXN Lennox would smash AJ.

[@ZAXN]

General what do you mean by that? I generally dont think AJ is great at all imho. But what do you mean though?

[@ZAXN]

gwl78 your right he would, but i still dont get why AJ called him a clown.

[@johnhendricks8140]

Lennox Lewis is one of the greats I've grown to appreciate him the more I watch his fights or see his interviews.

[@agentsmith8703]

Good honest interview from my boxing idol.. you did great Lennox and you’ve nothing to prove so don’t ever consider making a come back.. Respect and love 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

Awesome, Lennox Lewis one of the very best Heavyweights of all times.

[@jackdaw3160]

George foreman called lennox the greatest heavy Weight of all time and that's a opinion I respect

[@alistairhann2094]

I remember listening to Foreman call one of Lennox's fights when Foreman was on the comeback trail. He was quite open about the fact that Lewis was the one active heavyweight he had no plans to face.

[@colinm610]

What a great guy. So glad I watched this interview. An awesome boxer and what a phenomenal knockout specialist also. He is not given enough kudos - but as he said time will only continue to prove his greatness.

[@FIGHTGAME100]

One of the best ever

[@dntino1340]

Lennox Lewis is the best would eat todays current top contenders 💯

[@mominrob3805]

You are a madman u haven’t heard of Tyson fury I guess

[@tomgold3260]

Disappointed that there’s no footage or imagery from the fights...feels at little flat.

[@Broskrrr]

Read this comment while the ad was playing. Cheers mate that’s me put! 🤝

[@simonpunter7638]

Same didn't bother watching after reading this comment

[@alistairhann2094]

You can find every fight he mentions on KZbin, often with HBO commentary -- which was so much better than Sky Sports'. Jim Lampley, George Foreman/Roy Jones, Larry Merchant/Max Kellerman. Magic.

[@OnlyUseMeEquip]

hbo owns the footage

[@artemislogic5252]

totally, sky dropped the ball on this, we've come to expect better production quality, even by individual youtubers, surely sky could have put a few flashback montages together to help visualise the fights

[@sean16hall3]

The greatest fighter in history next to Ali and sugar ray. I was blessed to be born to watch this legend grow.

[@mikemikie8312]

Lennox a most respectful and humble guy and still a fantastic champion ,congratulations champ .

[@sajjadahmed46]

One of the greatest of all time..

[@ReservoirPunk]

One of the greatest of all time.

[@Hotspurs247]

Enjoyed this interview as I enjoyed watching him fight. Smart classy and talented Pugilist

[@budhadityapaul3253]

A great fighter inside the ring and a gentleman outside

[@Jay-qm8cx]

That Lewis Bruno fight shows that you can't hook with a hooker, but you can jab with a jabber. Bruno wasn't as talented as Lewis, but he was faster and had his own jab, so he caused Lewis many problems. Lewis is definitely in the top 5 heavyweights of all time!

[@djcranium1210]

Bruno was terrible and his style was horrific. Bruno was one jab and grab . One jab an occasional right hand and grab . He was so frustrating to watch .

[@bensmithkent22]

Faster? Was a plodder with a powerful right hand and ramrod jab. And even more powerful laugh.

[@tintomara6209]

Bruno was fighting for pride in that one and fought out of his skin.

[@DiscordantVice]

Brilliant heavyweight, one of the best without a doubt and a decent guy. Loved watching him during a great heavyweight era. Glad he had the smarts and strong mother so he still has his marbles and money!

[@marvellis6762]

Ali and Lewis will always be my favourite boxers ever. I don't think some people get just how big Lennox was and his jab was like a haymaker! LEWIS! LEWIS! LEWIS!

[@mohammedkhan2822]

A very good boxer and a gentleman also very well spoken

[@groznychinczyk4557]

Most underrated fighter ever

[@bloodyskidderz2221]

You are talking about Lennox Lewis aren't ya you dummy and underrated lol he's rated up there with the best it just proves what you know and you've just commented just to say something my god man 😬😬😬😬

[@groznychinczyk4557]

@@bloodyskidderz2221 People says he was boring etc. He wouldn't beat Ali or prime Tyson. He had everything reach size power skills speed quick reactions. It's pick him up to beat every fighter in history

[@AJ-nd4nk]

I've always said Lennox was the perfect heavyweight boxer. For me, arguably the greatest of all time. Top 3 for sure.

[@alanssnack1192]

racist

[@bafattvahetere]

Agree. European class.

[@timcastle1844]

Great interview.

[@zeratul78]

He is so much more humble than I thought he would be

[@james7700]

Lennox, Holyfield and Tyson would all beat the current heavyweights

[@tyler136]

Tyson fury would out box the 3 of them you clown

[@djcranium1210]

@@tyler136 no chance.

[@loganwilliams1857]

James Taylor We’ll never know

[@thomasbarnes1498]

So many people say that but the truth is you'll never know. Look.

[@dandun30]

it would be between fury and lewis i reckon

[@noodles74]

One of the greatest.

[@chrisdavidson911]

There aren't many boxers who've had a career like Lennox who still speak this clearly

[@circaskater67]

One of the BEST EVER! Love the TYSON memories when they were in their adolescence! Beautiful, a beautiful human being!

[@leecambell5487]

absolute legend. The m'ost underarted and the best of all time. Better than Tyson. Ducked no one.

[@anthonybryant1969]

Lennox won that frist fight with holyfield.

[@agnikaineverdies7646]

Yep I was happy he got robbed, Lewis is annoying

[@serenityinside1]

And he lost the second though. Switched off as he was prone to do and Holyfield went for broke and was a lot busier and braver

[@alistairhann2094]

He won 11 of the rounds very clearly. Worst decision I've ever seen

[@zenmorte2793]

Very articulate for the ammount of wars he was in! Great to see this champ in great shape mentally

[@caerphillykid6644]

great interview , great champion

[@joshbrentnall9403]

Lewis is the greatest Heavyweight of all time. Change my mind.

[@byebyebadman2313]

Lennox' never lost, he was just losing at half time...

[@bigbananafeet8147]

Bit late to the party but what a fantastic interview, absolutely love Lennox Lewis follwed his boxing career, an incredible fighter, boxing isnt what it was back then 🥊

[@yuckesh]

Lennox Lewis is my personal goat. Such an inspiration

[@DMD82]

The first heavyweight in the 6'6" range to be able to move and box instead of just using the height and weight as an advantage, 2 losses by lucky punches and an absolutely banging record with a list of who's who on his resume. Top 10 for sure!!

[@chrisbentley1150]

He answered every question asked of him in the ring and has always been a totally class act. A real super star.

[@stefanmoravcik598]

Top 5, at the very least. Other than that, I agree with everything :) Lewis was and still is the first real prototype of a modern day heavyweight boxer: ideal height, weight, athleticism, speed, power, strength, stamina, and even (the so often criticized) chin. I absolutely loved his fights later in his career, when he hired Steward! The balance and movement coordination which the legendary American boxing guru instilled in him and then honed to absolute perfection was simply phenomenal for such a big man in the ring! No awkward, clumsy, unnecessary movements, everything calculated literally in miliseconds and milimeters, every single action, move, punch or step with a clean purpose, no wasteful movements whatsoever. Simply almost professor-like, noble, highest possible art of heavyweight boxing! And he could adapt, even when things weren't going his way. He could be just as brutal and quick with certain opponents as he was tactical and patient with others. And just as you said, the guy's faced everyone. The only two boxers that could come close to him in terms of having that label of "modern day heavyweight" were the Klitschkos, but even they were inferior to him in almost every of the above-mentioned aspects, especially Wladimir with his questionable chin and heart. Vitali was way better in these two crucial departments, but we all still know how that fight with Lennox ended... And the brothers' resume of opponents and defining fights, even when combined, doesn't come even close to that of Lennox, though that's naturally not entirely their fault. True that Joshua and Fury both beat Wladimir, even if an aging one, but the former has meanwhile been badly exposed to Ruiz and Usyk, whereas the latter is still too inconsistent in his fights and preparation, despite still being unbeaten and recently doing his third number on Wilder, who's nothing more than a decent puncher that, boxer-wise, doesn't even come close to Klitschkos, let alone Lewis. So all in all, Lennox has all the reasons to stay comfortably in retirement and watch the father time do him justice.

[@ronniep9272]

Tony Tucker could as well, he moved really well, but he wasn't as good and nowhere near as powerful.

[@dylanjones7308]

Legend

[@JamesPond-cd3tp]

LL one of the best ever, smart and athletic. A living legend. Seems like such a nice guy and looks healthy too. Thank you for giving us all amazing fights to watch during the 80s and 90s.

[@donstarlancer]

Fantastic interview

[@petermontgomery8707]

Absolute all time great,just wish he’d been more aggressive at times.Holyfield 1 i felt Holyfield really couldn’t cope if Lewis put it on him a little.Lennox ised to look up to Ali but I think he’d have been better adding a little more young George to his game

[@bensmithkent22]

Nah he gassed easily in some fights see briggs even though he won and rahman 1 paced himself well generally though. See tua.

[@joejoyce9979]

The man that Mike Tyson paid money not to fight.....

[@devonalexandra9963]

Yep, Mike wanted absolutely no smoke with Lewis, he even said when he retired ''I could've never beaten him (Lewis) He's just too big and too strong.. a masterful boxer'' Mikes own words. And most Mike fans complain that Lewis only fought Mike when Mike was finished in 2002, but that was because Mike had dodged him for 6 years since '96 when he gave up his WBC belt rather then defend it against Lewis when Lewis was mandatory.

[@babyting7588]

Yeah and then they did and lewis knocked him out. Sick to hear peoole say about their "peak" buisness. People forget lewis is younger, and lewis was just as dangerous in his prime. Difference is tyson was moved differently and his story was more controversial

[@ashleylang5231]

devon alexandra please do your research, when mike was 17 he had a spar w Lennox Lewis and Lennox got knocked down, also when mike was running the heavyweight division in 1986-1990 Lewis was ducking to become a professional any earlier as he didn't want no piece of mike at 20 years old as he was a force to be reckon with. Now don't get me wrong Lewis is an exceptional fighter one of the best to come out of Britain, but you cannot say Mike was ducking him the man feared no man, also I'm not saying the result would of been different if they fought both in their prime no one knows but Tyson was a different breed when it came to boxing so allow the disrespect on his name

[@babyting7588]

@@ashleylang5231 false lewis was never dropped typical tyson fan boy

[@babyting7588]

Mitch green smoked tyson on the streets thats how hard he is

[@alohatreeserviceinc.6811]

On top of it all ...what a rare and outstanding statesman for the sport, and role model for youth today

[@SDiskic]

I hope you do not come out of retirement. You had a stellar career, and your star rose very high and shined very bright. You are set financially and have a family. A man in his mid-50s shouldnt be getting punch in the head.

[@simplyballing1592]

Why has Sir Lennox Lewis not been knighted?

[@calisvn1113]

Because he’s a twat who can’t take the success of others so talks out his arse trying to bring them down and make himself relevant again

[@cuzen2ownage]

Good point!

[@reinaldomanuel8488]

@@calisvn1113 Hater. You will never achieve his succsess.

[@thomasbarnes1498]

@@calisvn1113 *but you couldn't wait to hear what he said* Yeah alright!

[@marinermariners3804]

Because he’s a wanker and can’t support fellow brits but saying that I don’t support racist no chin aj

[@loldomin2050]

legend

[@jimmiesutton8468]

Wow! This is really an intelligent, smart young man who made well and opportunity to become great! So proud of the young man! Always wondered what his future would be like. He doesn't look as though he was ever in a boxing ring! A great young Man!!!

[@andyc997]

A true sporting hero and the true world champion…I salute you Sir Lennox.

[@Richard61200]

Lennox was right he is appreciated more after he was gone . He in his last fight beat the next great Vitali . Wilder was a disgrace to the WBC belt cherry picking and ducking Dillian whyte etc

[@jamespowell2531]

That’s should have been a rematch though They stopped the fight because of a cut

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

@@jamespowell2531 Absolutely not. Lennox ended his career by beating the best of the Next Gen. Absolutely no better way to cap off a career.

[@zakibbott]

Sky sports has misspelled the title should be reflects not refects

I bet you was top of your class.

[@ymcaseptember6089]

They jus changed it

[@chowchow1850]

Lennox was one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time, possibly in the top 5 best of all time. Nice guy,humble,HOF. Had no fear in the ring-looks and sounds healthy so best wishes to the champ!

[@stoli6632]

100% agree with you Tom.