Many a boxing fan will remember the Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson fight almost twenty years ago now.
Good times. Happy days.
Back in 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Going into the bout the perceived volatility of one of the participants seen to be so adverse that the bout had issues even getting a place to host it.
Alas, even after a press conference brawl and various unpleasant words exchanged.
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A venue was found in the end.
‘The Pyramid’ no less.
Lennox Lewis beat down an older version of Mike Tyson and stopped him inside the distance on the night.
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A different time for both men in their careers but a very impressive display by Lewis nonetheless.
Solidifying his status as one of the great heavyweight champions in boxing history.
Here’s how he did it:
Nowadays the pair are on more friendly terms.
Indeed, Lewis agreed with something Tyson said recently that got a lot of engagement from people around the world:
Very powerful stuff.
