Lennox Lewis vs Evander Holyfield - IBF, WBA & WBC World Heavyweight Championship

One of the most highly anticipated championship fights in history between 2 of the absolute best heavyweights of the 1990’s ends in one of the most controversial decisions boxing had seen. “The Lion“ Lennox Lewis vs “The Real Deal“ Evander Holyfield. More info below... Lennox Lewis may just be the most skilled heavyweight to come out of the UK. He had a stellar amateur career in which he won numerous Canadian titles and a gold medal at the 1988 Olympic Games, but it was as a pro that he truly made his mark. Turning pro in 1989 Lewis quickly built a reputation as a talented fighter with both power and smarts. Within 14 months he would capture the European Heavyweight title by stopping Jean-Maurice Chanet of France. In his very next fight, Lewis would face his first ever undefeated opponent, Gary Mason (35-0), forcing a stoppage in Rd 7 and winning the BBBoC Heavyweight title. He defended the BBBoC and European titles against former IBF World Cruiserweight Champion, Glenn M