Lennox Lewis: Olympic champion and heavyweight boxer

Date of birth: September 2, 1965

Full name: Lennox Claudius Lewis

Birthplace: London, England

Height: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)

Weight: 251 lbs (114 kg)

Lennox Claudius Lewis was born on September 2, 1965, in London, England, and represented Canada in amateur boxing. He won Olympic gold in 1988 before becoming a professional champion.

Lewis became the undisputed heavyweight champion and defeated notable opponents including Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson. He retired from boxing in 2004 and has worked as a commentator and mentor.

The previous article focused on boxing lifestyle and physique. Unsupported training claims were removed while his Olympic and professional achievements were updated.

Updated details

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Biographical details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 10, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.