Re: How well known was Lennox Lewis

Originally Posted by
CGM

Originally Posted by
Fenster

Originally Posted by
CGM
I first heard of him in the lead up to the Olympics, when he was touted as a very good medal candidate for Canada. After winning the gold, I'd say he was always well known here, anyone who had any interest at all in boxing paid attention to his career. His professional development was reported in the Canadian sports pages, and he was though of as a Canadian, even though he moved to England when he turned pro. There is no doubt who Canada favored when it came to the Holyfield bouts.
Decided to go back to his place of birth

OK I could say he learned his chops in Canada, but really, whatever. Claim a victory on a technicality if it makes you feel better.
Obviously he thought England would serve him better as a pro.
Yes.. we (thats us Brits.. specifically Lennox's fellow Londoners like me
) probably have a lot to thank Canada for.
Without being taken over there he probably wouldn't have been the fighter/person he was.
Then again who knows.
3-Time SADDO PREDICTION COMP CHAMPION.
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