“Best Heavyweight of His Generation”: Boxing World Pays Tribute to Legend Lennox Lewis on His 58th Birthday

Published 09/03/2023, 2:55 PM EDT

Legacy plays a seminal role in defining a boxer’s candidature in combat sports. There’s no doubt that Lennox Lewis is one such boxer described by his impeccable imprints. From winning a gold medal at the Olympics to becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion, Lennox had a great career. Lennox Lewis achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the second British fighter to earn the title of World Champion. Furthermore, his legacy is further solidified as the last Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion in the history of boxing.

Indeed, he is a true legend in his own right. Lennox Lewis has left an indelible mark just like the legendary Muhammad Ali, who continues to hold the pinnacle of acclaim. Hailing as one of the finest heavyweight boxers to emerge from the United Kingdom, Lennox Lewis has gracefully aged. Moreover, his fans have left no leaf unturned to recognize his genius on his birthday.

How fans poured heartwarming wishes on the special day of Lennox Lewis?

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Now, acknowledging the genius of Lewis, fans have written their wishes. A birthday is indeed an auspicious day for anyone. Thus, fans have poured their hearts out for their favorite boxer and his ineffaceable legacy.

Opening the pandora’s box of wishes, a fan lauds Lennox’s prowess. He says, “Lennox Lewis was the greatest British and European heavyweight champion ever.”

Then, another fan joins hands with the same emotion and writes, “Best heavyweight of his generation. One of the best of all time.”

Next, a third added a humorous touch to his wish by mentioning the antics of Lewis. The comment said, “Great on his day, had a tendency to sleep walk through some fights.”

Contrarily there was a critical comment. It said, “Frank Bruno beat him to it, may not have been undisputed. But I’d rather watch Frank fight than Lewis.”

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However, fans love to shun any negative comments. As a fan declared, “One of the greatest fighter ever liveth on this planet. Love is punching weight. Once again happy birthday to you sir.”

Lennox Lewis stands as a boxing legend. His career speaks volumes, from Olympic gold to being the last Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion. Fans adore him, celebrating his genius on his birthday with heartfelt wishes. Whether praised as the greatest British heavyweight or critiqued, Lewis’s legacy remains unshaken. At 58, he continues to inspire, proving that greatness endures. Indeed, it’s a happy birthday for Lennox Lewis.

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Tanya Tewari is a Boxing Writer at Essentially Sports. She has beautifully blended her love for the combat sport with her fondness for writing. She is especially interested in bringing out the different sides of a persona to the rest of the world.

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Arijit Saha

“Best Heavyweight of His Generation”: Boxing World Pays Tribute to Legend Lennox Lewis on His 58th Birthday

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