Lennox Lewis

Awards & Honours

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Lennox Lewis's career is studded with accolades that reflect his dominance in the heavyweight division. He is one of only a few boxers to have held the undisputed championship and to have avenged every defeat. His victory over Mike Tyson in 2002 was a historic moment, and his two fights with Evander Holyfield are considered classics. He was named Fighter of the Year by several organizations and is consistently ranked among the greatest heavyweights of all time. His legacy is not just in the titles he won, but in the manner he won them, with intelligence and skill.

AwardsLennox Lewis won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Olympic gold medal in 1988, the WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles, and the undisputed championship in 1999. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. He also received the MBE and CBE honors from the British monarchy and the Order of Canada.

Honours & Distinctions

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

British Monarchy·2013

For services to boxing and charity.

Member of the Order of Canada (CM)

Government of Canada·2002

For his achievements in boxing and contributions to Canadian sport.

International Boxing Hall of Fame

IBHOF·2009

Inducted as a modern-era boxer.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Heavyweights of All Time

Boxing News·2020

Records & Feats

Longest-reigning undisputed heavyweight champion of the modern era

Career Milestone·2002

Held the undisputed title from 1999 to 2002, the longest continuous reign since the division's modern unification.

Only heavyweight champion to avenge all defeats

Historic First·2003

Lewis lost to Oliver McCall and Hasim Rahman, but defeated both in rematches, retiring with a record of 41-2-1.