Lennox Lewis had a legendary boxing career, winning 41 of 44 professional fights. Included in this fantastic feat were 32 TKO/KO wins, which were equivalent to a 78% finish rate.
These accomplishments could very well match the accolades of top heavyweight fighters today, like Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, and Anthony Joshua, who were top choices for fans at BetMGM’s online sportsbook whenever their boxing odds were present.
But who are the boxers that were able to beat Lennox during his career? And how did they do it? Also, who was the lone boxer with a draw result with “The Lion”? Find out below.
Who Beat Lennox Lewis?
Lewis received two stoppage losses in his career, and it was courtesy of Oliver McCall and Hasim Rahman. McCall TKO’d him in the second round during their WBC World Heavyweight title match in September 1994.
Meanwhile, Rahman scored a fifth-round knockout win over Lewis in the IBF, IBO, and WBC World Heavyweight title showdown. Eventually, though, Lewis avenged both losses in rematches against the two boxing stars.
Who Knocked Lennox Lewis Out?
The lone boxer to knock out Lewis was Rahman, who caught him with a beautiful right-hand punch straight to his chin that instantly floored him. Lewis couldn’t get up from this atomic punch with his own power and needed assistance.
Who Did Lennox Lewis Draw To?
Lewis had a split draw result with Evander Holyfield during their first encounter in March 1999, as the third judge scored the bout 115 apiece, while the other two judges were split between Lewis and Holyfield. It was one of the most controversial results in boxing history.
Lewis was able to correct that result with a clear unanimous decision victory over Holyfield in their immediate rematch in November 1999.
What Was Lennox Lewis’ Best Fight?
Lewis’ best fight is arguably his June 2002 win over Mike Tyson when he scored an eighth-round knockout to retain his undisputed IBF, IBO, and WBC World Heavyweight champion status.
This is also Lewis’ highest-paid fight, as he bagged a whopping $17.5 million payout, significantly increasing his net worth and making him one of the top five richest boxers in history.
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