Lennox Lewis
Professional boxer, heavyweight champion
A prominent heavyweight boxer, achieved significant success throughout a career that spanned over a decade. Gained notable recognition for unifying the heavyweight division, holding the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles simultaneously. Achieved victory in key matches against opponents such as Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson. Retired undefeated in championship fights and is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
Won the IBF, WBA, and WBC heavyweight titles
Defeated Evander Holyfield to unify the heavyweight division
Achieved victory over Mike Tyson in 2002
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