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The article doesn't mention the fact he ran from Klitcho and wouldn't give him a rematch and then went on to retire so he wouldn't get another loss
Lewis was coming off a big lay-off, and his skills had obviously deteriorated somewhat.

You can't judge where he would be in the alltime lists because of his decision to retire, IMO. He was right to retire - he didn't want people to judge him based on the Klitschko fight, and a possible rematch, because it was clear that he was sifting out of his prime.

Plus, no matter the circumstances, he got the W.

Sure, you can say real champions woulda got right back in there and won. To an extent I agree. But Lewis was finished. Lucky for him, he knew that. He got out, and he'll be remembered as a great.
Thats right, he banked his money , he's getting old, hang up it up ! "You old, You got the Doe, you Gotsta Go"

i was never a lewis fan, but i gotta admire the fact that he got out when he started to slip
A LOT of great champions try to keep going (RJJ) and do nothing but tarnish their legacy
cheers to lennox.................even though i dont care much for him