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But Canada made him the boxer he was. In England he would have been far to refined for the boxing world... depending on where he grew up.
Yes, probably, i already said that.

Funk knows if Lewis would have even been a boxer if he stayed in England. That's impossible to say.

What do you mean "far to refined?"

Lewis was taken from the rough streets of London to have a cosy upbringing in Ontario.
Actually it wasn't all nice and comfy for Lennox Lewis in Canada. I heard the Canadian's at school took the piss out of his British accent, thats why he took up boxing because he was bullied.
He wasn't bullied. He chose to go to the boxing gym with his friend and naturally got hooked.

I wouldn't say the piss-taking of his accent was an overly traumatic experience. That must happen to billions of people. Happened to me too, and i only moved 40 mins from London.

By his own admission he had a wonderful time in Canada compared to the boys homes and shuffling between relatives life he had in London