Lennox Claudius Lewis (born 2 September 1965) is a boxing commentator and former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division from 1989 to 2003. He was a three-time world champion, a two-time lineal champion, and held the undisputed championship.

Pro debut for the 1988 Super Heavyweight Olympic Gold Medalist Lewis ©BoxRec is the official record keeper for 410 sports authorities worldwide, it is not under direct control of any single authority.

Dec 23, 2024 · Lennox Lewis, first British boxer to hold the undisputed world heavyweight championship since Bob Fitzsimmons did so in 1899. Lewis also won a gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Learn more about Lennox’s life and career, including his notable matches.

Lennox Claudius Lewis CM CBE (born September 2, 1965 in West Ham, London, England, United Kingdom) is a British/Canadian retired professional boxer. Lewis is one of five people to have won the heavyweight championship three times.

Lennox Lewis is a retired boxer and former undisputed world heavyweight champion. He represented Canada at the 1988 Olympics, winning a gold medal. He later became the world heavy-weight champion of the ‘World Boxing Council’ (WBC).

Sep 19, 2023 · Lennox Lewis captivated a generation of British boxing fans through his exploits as a heavyweight champion. His diverse skills, championship accomplishments, and willingness to face elite contenders make him one of the most celebrated figures in British boxing history.

The WBC then declared Lennox Lewis the new WBC heavyweight champion. Lewis was the first British-born boxer to win a world heavyweight title since Bob Fitzsimmons in 1897. The Boxing Writers Association of America named Lewis Fighter of the Year for 1999.

Born Lennox Claudius Lewis in West Ham, England on September 2, 1965. The 6' 5” Lewis registered an 85-9 amateur record and capped his amateur career by defeating Riddick Bowe for the 1988 Olympic super heavyweight gold medal.