How many times did Klitschko fight Lewis?
The WBC have confirmed Britain’s former three-time heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis is set to come out of retirement for a rematch with fellow three-time champion Vitali Klitschko. Lewis, now 52 years of age, has not fought since controversially defeating Klitschko in 2003.
Who did Lennox Lewis fight in 2003?
Vitali Klitschko
I am confident that for most boxing fans, June 21, 2003 is a day not to be forgotten. On that day, millions of boxing fans around the globe were left extremely unsatisfied due to the controversial end of the Vitali Klitschko (43-2-0) vs. Lennox Lewis (41-2-1) bout, ending due to a cut above Vitali’s eye in Round 6.
How many times did Lennox Lewis lose?
Lennox Lewis
| Lennox Lewis CM CBE | |
|---|---|
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 41 |
| Wins by KO | 32 |
| Losses | 2 |
Who was the better Klitschko?
Having never been knocked down, Vitali Klitschko is widely regarded as the tougher fighter of the two.
Which Klitschko brother fought Lennox Lewis?
. Vitali Klitschko
Vitali Klitschko, billed as “Battle of the Titans”, was a heavyweight professional boxing match contested between WBC, IBO, The Ring, and lineal champion Lennox Lewis and former WBO champion Vitali Klitschko. The bout took place on June 21, 2003 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Who beat Lennox?
On April 22 in 2001, Hasim Rahman shocked the boxing world by beating Lennox Lewis. The Rock, a 20-1 underdog, claimed the WBC, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles in sensational fashion, flooring the defending champion in the fifth round in Gauteng, South Africa.
How did Klitschko win the Lennox Lewis fight?
Though Klitschko came into the fight as the underdog, he was able to get off to a great start in the fight. Klitschko was the aggressor through the first two rounds and landed many hard shots to the head of Lewis, winning both rounds on all three judge’s scorecards.
Why did Lennox Lewis throw one punch at a time?
Fortunately for Klitschko, the champion was clearly not in optimum condition either, as evidenced by Lennox throwing one punch at a time while allowing himself to be tied up in clinches instead of taking advantage of opportunities to counter.
When did Lennox Lewis retire from professional boxing?
With the Tyson rematch now a distant hope given “Iron” Mike’s legal battles with Don King, Lewis vs Klitschko II was all that reasonably made sense for the champion to consider if he were to prolong his legendary career. But in February of 2004, Lennox formally announced his retirement, emphatically declaring, “Let the next era begin.”