So as the sun has set on the 14th anniversary of my retirement from professional boxing, I can’t help but think about the upcoming heavyweight fights that will likely lead to the next undisputed heavyweight champion. It’s almost hard to believe it’s been 14 years since my retirement, and even harder to believe that […]
There’s been a lot of talk recently about historical comparisons of heavyweights of older generations to heavyweights of the new generation. I’ve been asked on many occasions where I stand on this debate; my perspective is that more experience in amateur bouts makes for a more seasoned and skilled professional. It’s not my intention to […]
There is concern among some of boxing’s cognoscenti that British heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua may be fooling himself by easily defeating so many lesser or inferior opponents. The 26 year-old Joshua’s record currently stands at a perfect 15-0 with 15 knockouts on his resume. There are some boxing insiders who feel that the manner in […]
I must say I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the festivities at the recent Tyson Fury-Wladimir Klitschko heavyweight world title fight held at the ESPRIT arena, in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It reminded me at times of all of the hoopla surrounding my world title fights not too long ago. Of course the biggest difference between […]
June 4, 2016 Words cannot begin to describe the loss we all face in the passing of one of the greatest citizens this world has ever known. Boxing has lost its greatest ambassador and the world has lost one of its greatest voices. Today, we stand far removed from his battles in the ring, but […]
August 6, 2015 Source: Fight Fan News Wire: Lennox Lewis, GYM, Global Legacy Boxing, and Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment bring boxing back to Toronto! By FightFan News Wire (06-Aug-2015) Groupe Yvon Michel, Global Legacy Boxing, Lennox Lewis and MLSE present “The Revival” #KOinTO on September 11th, 2015 @ Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. Groupe Yvon Michel […]
August 3, 2015 Lennox confirmed Wednesday that he will return to Las Vegas this weekend to attend the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s third annual induction gala at Caesars Palace on Saturday, August 8th. Lennox will be inducted along with boxing greats Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Felix Trinidad, Marco Antonio Barrera, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and Roger […]
January 17, 2014 I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my longtime friend Jose Sulaiman. He was one of the most honorable and generous men I’ve known in a sport that’s not necessarily known for that. He always made me feel honoured to be a WBC champion and, just as I was part of the […]
December 5, 2013 I’m very saddened today to hear of the passing of one of my lifelong heroes, President Nelson Mandela. He lived a life of example through his dedication, commitment and unwavering love, not only for his brothers and sisters in South Africa, but for the entire human race. He will forever remain THE […]
May 14, 2013 TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The University of the West Indies (UWI) today announced the honorees for its fourth annual Toronto Benefit Gala, which includes: Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay – renowned cardiologist, community leader, and philanthropist, Dr. The Honourable Lennox Lewis – boxing legend, Dr. Upton Allen – physician and Division Head […]
April 26, 2013 David Price will take a flight to Canada next week to begin training under the watchful eye of the retired former undisputed world heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis. David and long time trainer Franny Smith have been in talks with Lennox since his defeat at the hands of Tony Thompson in February. Price […]
March 7, 2013 Lennox’s League of Champions Foundation has been named the official charity for the BritWeek celebrations taking place in Miami, FL from April 23-May 6, 2013. BritWeek is an annual week-long celebration which includes a programme of events intended to raise funds for charitable causes. Until now, BritWeek has only taken place in […]
February 27, 2013 Lennox recently traveled to Santa Domingo with The Starkey Hearing Foundation to help fit over 1000 hearing impaired children with hearing aids. The Starkey Foundation has already fitted almost 1 million children worldwide with hearing aids. “I was honored to take in this incredible experience. To watch the face of a child […]
October 25, 2012 I’m completely devastated by the passing of my long time friend, mentor and trainer Emanuel “Manny” Steward. Manny has helped me get through some of the biggest fights in my career and I only regret that I couldn’t return the favour and see him through his biggest fight. We’ve maintained a close […]
September 24, 2012 As are all, I am still stunned by the tragic death of my friend Corrie Sanders. He was tremendous fighter inside the ring and a great man outside of it. The world’s boxing fraternity has lost a brother, an ally, and a voice in South Africa. His legacy will continue to be […]