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.”

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

“In boxing, if you think you will lose.. you're already halfway there.”

Lennox Lewis (From his Twitter account)

“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.”

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