Lennox Lewis Net Worth is
$15 Million
Mini Biography
After a very long amateur career that included a gold medal winning performance within the 1988 Seoul Olympics that came by means of a KO of ‘Riddick Bowe’ (who also continued to win the entire world heavyweight crown), former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis turned professional in 1989. His 2 circular make an impression on Canadian boxer Donnovan Ruddock in Oct of 1992 obtained him recognition like a threat one of the hard heavyweight rates. Lewis, a resident of Britain and Canada, was slated for a go at the champion of Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe. Bowe, a victim of a bad brutal knockout experienced as a result of Lewis within the amateur rates, refused to surpass his end from the discount by not providing Lewis a well-deserved name shot and infamously tossed the WBC name inside a garbage bin. This work prompted the WBC commission payment to remove Bowe and crown Lewis because the fresh WBC champ. Lennox Lewis continued to guard the crown for a number of battles until he was defeated by Oliver McCall in 2 rounds in Sept of 1994. Lewis, by using fresh trainer Emanuel Steward, returned and started tearing his method through the rates from the heavyweight department. Lewis was once again denied a name shot when champ Mike Tyson relinquished his WBC name to battle Evander Holyfield instead of risk his game titles against Lewis. Lewis recaptured the vacant WBC name by defeating his conquerer Oliver McCall inside a rematch. Lewis, after defeating every best contender tossed his way, was presented with his shot at Evander Holyfield inside a tournament unification battle on March 13, 1999. Lewis dominated the battle but because of questionable judging, the bout was announced a attract. Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield inside a rematch on Nov 13, 1999 to be undisputed world champ. Because of promoter Don King’s underhanded strategies, the WBA belt was stripped from Lewis in courtroom. Lewis continued to defeat every obligatory challenger while keeping his crown. While avidly issuing problems to hesitant contender Mike Tyson, Lewis visited Johannesburg in South Africa in the invitation of Nelson Mandela. Lewis would defend his game titles against intended low-risk challenger Hasim Rahman. Because of Lewis’ failure to get ready for the battle by dropping extreme weight quickly, arriving in Johannesburg 14 days before the battle which, based on professional opinion, was as well past due to acclimatize towards the nothing since Johannesburg was 5,000 ft above ocean level, Lewis experienced one of the primary upsets in boxing background. However, Lewis has already established his rematch with Hashim Rahman and earned the title back again, and he also fought Mike Tyson and beaten him ‘quickly’ in 8 rounds.
Known for movies
An Audience with Lennox Lewis (1999)
as Himself
The Apprentice (2008)
as Himself - Heavyweight Champion / Himself
Klitschko (2011)
as Himself
Summerslam (1992)
as Himself
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lennox Lewis |
| Net Worth | $140 million |
| Date Of Birth | September 2, 1965 |
| Height | 1.95 m |
| Weight | 116 kg |
| Profession | Film producer, Professional Boxer, Actor |
| Education | Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute |
| Spouse | Violet Chang |
| Children | Landon Lewis, Ling Lewis, Leviah Lewis, Leya Lewis |
| http://www.facebook.com/lennoxlewis | |
| http://www.twitter.com/lennoxlewis | |
| http://www.instagram.com/mrlennoxlewis | |
| Awards | BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, Best Boxer ESPY Award |
| Nominations | Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year |
| Movies | Ocean's Eleven, Johnny Was, The Perfect Punch, Mike vs Tyson |
| TV Shows | The Apprentice |