At first I didnt give a damn to go down in history. I wanted to win. But the more I won, the more I thought about leaving something behind. Yes, it's as important as hell to me. I want to leave something that people will remember me by. Of course, a lot of boxers want to do that. But it's not easy. Take Larry Holmes, he was the big man after Muhammad Ali, he wanted to emulate him, but for some reason the public didnt take him like they did to Ali. I think people wont fully understand what I contributed to the sport for years.
Mike Tyson fit the American ideal of a boxer. A fighter who jumps out of his corner and hits out fiercely. Thats what he'll be remembered for. But … - Lennox Lewis
Mike Tyson fit the American ideal of a boxer. A fighter who jumps out of his corner and hits out fiercely. Thats what he'll be remembered for. But …
- Lennox Lewis
I don't see where Tyson Fury has boxed anybody of Wladimir's [ Klitschko] calibre to be able to get in the ring with Wladimir and do well. - Lennox Lewis
I don't see where Tyson Fury has boxed anybody of Wladimir's [ Klitschko] calibre to be able to get in the ring with Wladimir and do well.
Action is what separates the do-ers from the dreamers. - Lennox Lewis
Action is what separates the do-ers from the dreamers.
Sometimes success needs interruption to regain focus and shake off complacency. - Lennox Lewis
Sometimes success needs interruption to regain focus and shake off complacency.
I've worked hard and accomplished what I've accomplished in the heavyweight scene. - Lennox Lewis
I've worked hard and accomplished what I've accomplished in the heavyweight scene.
In boxing, if you think you will lose... you're already halfway there. - Lennox Lewis
In boxing, if you think you will lose... you're already halfway there.
In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it's just like chess. - Lennox Lewis
In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it's just like chess.
Boxing isn't just about brute strength; it's about skill and outwitting your opponent. - Lennox Lewis
Boxing isn't just about brute strength; it's about skill and outwitting your opponent.
How can you trust a man who can talk for 5 minutes and you cant understand a sentence of it! - Lennox Lewis
How can you trust a man who can talk for 5 minutes and you cant understand a sentence of it!
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