Lennox Lewis: Quotes about boxing

Lennox Lewis is British-Canadian boxer. Explore interesting quotes on box.
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“If I could fight anyone it would be Jack Johnson - he was so ahead of his time. I would like to have the opportunity to fight Tyson too and I'm sure it will arise if he can face me. I would not like to have fought Muhammed Ali as I have too much respect for him on a personal and professional level. Larry Holmes, Ali's ex-sparring partner, fought Muhammed Ali and hated himself after giving him an unnecessary beating after winning. The only reason he won was because of Ali's ageing boxing skills.”

Lennox Lewis

Reply to a question while being interviewed. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/forum/566535.stm

Hate , Age , Time , Fight

“I have always been English, ever since I emigrated from England and since the kids in Canada beat me up at the age of twelve for having an East London Cockney accent. I thank them for the cockney taunts because the beatings turned me on to boxing. But on a serious note Canada has been kind to me.”

Lennox Lewis

On where his loyalty lies. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/forum/566535.stm

Age , Box