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Lennox is one of the most dominant and respected British boxing heavyweight champions of all time. His legendary rise began with a stunning 25-0 run with his lone loss coming by way of Oliver McCall's right hand. This stoppage was highly controversial as Lennox was on his feet and ready to go as the referee called a stop to it, many know that Lennox would have continued and most likely kept eating away at McCall with his sublime jab. This was just a slow halt to a legend's career as Lennox redeemed this loss 3 years later after dominating the likes of Tommy Morrison, Ray Mercer, and Justin Fortune.
Fortune in fact became one of Lewis' trainers down the line and they achieved many title defenses as a team. Lennox in his prime utilized one of the most effortlessly powerful jabs in the game, and he had a tremendous right hand if he couldn't keep range. Welcoming a young Shannon Briggs into the game, and having two violent confrontations with the Real Deal Holyfield proved that Lennox was a sure all time great. His victories over legends like Tyson and Vitali will always be remembered, and although there were controversy to many a Lewis fight (on both sides of the coin), he definitely was one of the smoothest big men to ever grace a ring.
Lennox will be remembered for going out on a massive win against a highly technical Vitali Klitschko, who is still arguably the better Klitschko brother. It can be said Lennox was born in the wrong era, as he never caught anyone in their true prime. He was one hell of a talent but was always more jaded to his wins than accepted. The Lion was a valiant champion, and still one of the most tested in terms of technical talent the 90s heavyweight division could offer. He redeemed the only 2 losses he ever received, both by knockout. Lay ode to the old beasts who paved way for the new, Lennox is a legend deserving of much praise.
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