This is the fight which can achieve that for Lewis, who’s held the WBC title for the last two years. With a victory, he can silence critics who think his 34-1 record is weakened by victories over second-tier opponents. Major Titleholders Ring Magazine Fight of the Year Award Winners 1945-1997 International Boxing Hall of Fame “Only good spins off for sport when major fights like this happen,” said Brophy. “This has something of the same effect and building up to the Ali-Frazier fights, where you know that at approximately 11 p.m. EST everybody will be tuned in, waiting for that opening bell.” The Boxers: Lennox LewisWorld Boxing Council (WBC) Champion.Age: 33; Ht./Wt: 6-5, 240; Record: 34-1, with 27 knockouts. Common opponents: As an amateur defeated Riddick Bowe to win the gold medal for Canada at the Olympic Summer Games in Seoul in 1988; won an eight-round decision over Ossie Ocasio in June 1990. vs. Tyson: Reportedly, Tyson’s people turned down $45 million to fight Lewis. Evander HolyfieldWorld Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) Champion.Age: 35; Ht./Wt: 6-2, 217; Record: 36-3, with 25 knockouts. Back to the Beginning
