Lennox Lewis

Former professional boxer

British-Canadian London, England, UK

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional boxer
NationalityBritish-Canadian
Date of Birth02/09/1965
Age61 years
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK

Latest News about Lennox Lewis

19/12/2025

Lennox Lewis publicly urged Anthony Joshua to be careful about the boxing decisions he makes after talk intensified around a potential Jake Paul fight. The comments were framed as advice from a former heavyweight champion weighing in on Joshua’s career direction and the wider matchmaking discussion.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLennox Claudius Lewis
Known ForThree-time world heavyweight champion and 1988 Olympic gold medalist

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 5 in
WeightApproximately 245-257 lb
NicknameThe Lion

Personal Life

Raised InKitchener, Ontario, Canada
CitizenshipBritish and Canadian

Family

ParentsJamaican-born parents
MotherViolet Lewis

Career

SportBoxing
Amateur Career Highlights
  • Represented Canada at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics
  • Won super-heavyweight gold at the 1988 Seoul Olympics
Professional Career Highlights
  • Turned professional after the 1988 Olympics
  • Won the undisputed heavyweight championship
  • Retired with a professional record of 41-2-1
Post-RetirementWorked as a boxing commentator and analyst

Style Quotient

Boxing StyleTechnical, tactical heavyweight with a strong jab

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in London and moved to Canada as a child.
2. Won Olympic gold for Canada in 1988.
3. Is one of the few boxers to win the heavyweight championship three times.
4. Remains the last heavyweight to hold the undisputed title.
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