A fighter that dominated every ring he entered, both in stature and skill, Lennox Lewis is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. The former professional boasted an unrivalled career at the time of his retirement in 2004 and has since carved a career in the media as an analyst and personality. Sought after to share how he reached the height of success as a boxer, audiences are not only captivated by Lennox’s exclusive anecdotes but benefit from the knowledge he developed in meeting his full potential. Armed with actionable advice, Lennox motivated people in their personal and professional lives to go beyond the limitations.
Winning 41 of his 44 professional fights, Lennox set the standard to beat during his time in the ring. Having turned professional after winning Gold at the 1988 Summer Olympics, Lennox became the number one challenger for the heavyweight belt following an impressive win over the fighter known as Razor. In 1992, Lennox was named the WBC Heavyweight Champion by default but went on to prove himself a worthy holder of such title as he defended and rewon the belt on numerous occasions. Taking on his most high profile challenge yet, in 1999 Lennox faced Evander Holyfield in a rematch from a previous draw. After unanimous scoring, Lennox was named undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, holding the WCB, IBO and IBF titles.
For his impressive success in the championship match, Lennox was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Furthermore, Lennox received a career-high ranking of number one in the world, which he achieved in 1992 and was honoured with a CBE and Pride of Britain Special Award. Today, Lennox remains one of the most highly regarded boxers Britain has ever seen, and upon his retirement in 2004, he remained unbeaten, a testament to his strength and talent in the ring.
Most recently, Lennox has dedicated his time to other ventures, including working as a Boxing Analyst for HBO for four years. A reputable and personable figure on screen, Lennox has also appeared on Celebrity Apprentice, The Jersey and numerous films. With such an established status, Lennox is ideally suited to speaking engagements, elevating any occasion with his celebrity appeal. Equally captivating is Lennox’s humbling discussions surrounding the highs and lows of his career and the transferable lessons he’s learned.
