Lennox Lewis - The Lion (Impossible Skills / Somehow Still Underrated)
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Lennox Lewis, is one of the greatest champions in boxing history. This original documentary examines the totality of his boxing career. His Canadian gold medal, his British heavyweight titles, his rivalry with Holyfield and Mike Tyson, all the knockouts, slugfests, & moments that defined Lennox Lewis, who remains the last Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, (Until Tyson Fury does it).
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Mr. @Joseph Vincent... why did you choose that soundbite for Stallone? 😄😆😂🤣
I have been Curious about this Man's Journey thank you Mr Vincent for introducing It Too all of Us
Can you do Roberto Duran or Felix Trinidad next ?
I met him at Muhammad Ali's funeral, he was still in great shape. Its smart when boxers know when to retire and let go.
that funeral was a collection of giants
@@LIONTAMER3D Quite literally ! lol
@Julio Ranji i live in Louisville Kentucky, Muhammad Ali was born and raised here. I guess he wanted to be buried in his hometown. So they brought him here. He is buried in cave hill cemetery, his Janaza was at the expo center, and his funeral service was at the KFC yum center. They also changed our airport name to Muhammad Ali international airport.
@Julio Ranji yes, i was lucky. I have kept my tickets also. Ive been to weisbaden and Frankfurt Germany in 2017
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For me he's the most underrated boxer ever, the ammount of disrespect he got by the media is insane.. Great work!
Not really, what media did to Sonny Liston is far worse.
@@stellauniversal4994 ok I was talking about the guys from this generation, but I believe you, nothing shocks me about the media anymore 😆
Considering it was the 90's. That was a shame. What a quiet well-spoken champ. The brits also threw beer bottles at marvelous marvin Hagler. Rough bunch
@@marv705 Yeah lol Marvin Hagler is also one of the most underrated greats!
ge is ranked 2nd greatest heavyweight after Ali.
that is not underrated.
he is unknown to casual fans because he has no controversy
So glad you made this. A lot of people forgot about how great he was. He was sort of a quiet character so he didn’t get a lot of attention.
Amazing use of his range
You hit the nail on the head. Apparently you have to be loud and controversial to get respect. Beat almost every competitor in his era.
Rakman showed mad respect for Lennox after he lewis pulverized him. He basically admitted he got really lucky, and lewis would be at his face in in the rematch.
Yeah it's always the loud controversial grandstanders that grab all the attention ..he's a true legend ..the quiet man .
The last undisputed heavyweight champion of the 21st century. Lennox Lewis is the cream of the crop when it comes to heavyweight boxing in the modern era. He lost twice but avenged both those losses & fought every top contender from Holyfield to Rahman to Tyson to Vitali. Absolute legend👊👊
The best HW of all time?
@@FLASHAHOLIC_TVpeople wont agree with that but yeah i would say he is easily greatest heavyweight of all time
Lennox lewis In my opinion is one of the greatest heavyweights of all time,he is usually undermined but this short film has truly captured his greatness
It has mate this was insitefull fury pales in comparison
He beats them all imo
There's no doubts about his status as one of the all time greats but where in the top 10 would one place him is the question? I say he's top 5 all time!
@@user-tl2cs6wv8b Top 3 for damn sure
@@user-tl2cs6wv8b at his prime best hw ever
Body of a bruiser, mind of metal, power for days, skills of a boxer puncher. Lennox Lewis. The last Undisputed Heavy Weight champion of the world. A Jamaican born in England, who won boxing gold for Canada and brought the undisputed title to England. What a man, what a story, what a legend. Thanks Joe Vincent. Another great documentary. 🙏🏾 Bless.
Being a Canadian and born in UK meant he muricans must have been extra stale and salty.
This comment section aside from the 1st one is just ridiculous😂
@@amajeet Pretty stupid. Dude is loved by boxing fans regardless of nationality.
@@amajeet c’mon bro. 🤣🤣🤣. Stop trolling.
@@amajeet there’s always one
Every great boxer has their special punch.. Lennox's uppercut was absolutely unmatched.
Great right cross too
His right hook to the body was mean af too
Lennox Lewis is generally a heavy hitter
The Lewis overhand right was brutal.
The precision is what gets me. He's absolutely unloading on the these right hands, stepping in, following through, but they are picked and chosen, landed clean. It's hard to get a read on how strong he really was, because he strikes *so well* that whatever muscle he has is being perfectly magnified by his mechanics. Tremendous fighter, perpetually underrated.
Also, I'd never noticed him starting all these fights walking forward with his hands down - scary shit. Perfect disdain.
His strength, accuracy, and smarts are so well portrayed here. Another masterpiece!
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@@seniordavidmanderson9232 Mike tyson was a product of extreme talent and a fantastic coach. But being rushed because Cus knew he didnt have much time left. He beat nearly 10 champions in a row in his reign, with 2 Olympic gold medalists. Mike tyson was a product of getting to big to quick at to young of an age. Without having the correct life experience. He was never reliant of you being scared of him. he was reliant on his incredible foot work and defense along with crafty offence. Which would deteriorate over time after he fired Kevin. Also never fought them in his prime? They were all still climbing the ranks when Tyson was in his prime lol, hell im pretty sure Evander was still fighting in Cruiserweight. Lewis was still fighting in the amateurs to. The only thing Tillis and Green exposed was that Tyson had 12 round stamina in his prime.(when he still weighed around 215-220lbs)
one of the most funny K.O was that of Brings 🤣
Each and every one Lennox, out box
"Everyone said that I should have fought Vitali again but he was just icing on my retirement cake. I took him on at short notice and despite being mentally ready, my physical preparation wasn’t ideal. I beat him at my worst so there was no need for a rematch. He definitely experienced the uppercuts." -- Lennox Lewis
Lol Lennox is a legend but he's full of shit here. A cut kept him from getting decapitated by Vitali
@@patricksimmons9853 I watched the fight live, In the building, The tide was changing BIG time, Lewis was on his way to the win imo
Biggest pile of horse shit vitali was gonna kill him. Watch the fight again he gave vitali everything and vitali never budged
@@patricksimmons9853 Love lewis but Vitali would have won that fight.
@@patricksimmons9853 A cut caused by one of Lennox's rights. That's... Boxing.
Lewis is one of my favorite fighters! An absolutely perfect blend of power, skill and speed. He took a lot of shit from the general audience at the time who didn't appreciate him but the more they hated him the more I liked him! Only with the fall of the heavyweight division in the 2000s did people realize how great he was. He and Ali are probably the 2 best most complete heavyweights ever!
Yes true
100%
That is a bold statement, but you might be right!
My favourite boxer of all time. Put him in against ANY boxer in the history of the sport and he’d hold his own at the very least
Well said.
And it's down to mentality, his "chess games" is why.
I feel like such fighters spar more than traditional training
Without a doubt
I would argue he was the most complete heavyweight ever. Even above Ali.
@@jigzonyt517 I wouldn’t argue against you! 👍
I already know its gonna be great
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I was just thinking that! 😄
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Who
Facts
THE greatest British heavyweight of all time. He beat Tyson, Holyfield, Klitschko and even King, and retired on top. You have to respect the man.
He beat every top heavyweight
He is in the top 5 heavyweights
@@thewizardofoz6420 Who can anybody possibly say that was better than Lennox Lewis?🙄
@@craiganbrooks1485 muhammad ali
Tyson and Holyfield was no were near their primes, both were washed up
A shame he is not mentioned as the best. He was a true Champion. He never ran from the big fights and he beat them. Give this man his much deserved respect in the ring. He earned it and proved it.
Was never a LL fan but I have come to appreciate him and his achievements with time. What I applaud is that Lewis had no scandals attached to him like previous champions.
You just made my day joe Vincent
“Booom perfect timing”
Never really was a fan of him but always respected the talent and workethic he brought to the boxing game. He's a legend
Right
The documentary I never knew I needed to watch.. Respect Lennox the living legend
Lennox Lewis will always remain my all time favourite heavyweight for his skills and humility, him and the later day George Foreman are icons in the sweet science.
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@@jamiegoss4970🤡🤡
@@jamiegoss4970 ?
Mr. Vincent, I am glad to see that you haven't waited long to bring us another great documentary. You are really good at what you do.
Plus, I love your narration.
Agreed
@johnnytheprick nah forreal tho, I’ve seen documentaries on TV that aren’t even half as enjoyable. Nobody brings it home Like Joe🔥
Absolute masterpiece!
I’m getting into boxing and heard the name of Lewis, but never knew how much of a legend he was! 🇬🇧
That's Joe Lewis, haha
Best heavyweight oh his era
Yooooo, Lennox is a legend! You’re going to love his fights
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He has a big man's style, slick with the jab after kronk gym. Lewis is easily top 5 heavy weight of all time. He had no "hook", nothing that made him stand out. He wasn't abusive, emotional, or overly flamboyant. If you like his personality and demeanor, Joe Lewis, rocky Marciano and Manny Pacquiao carry themselves the same. If you enjoy his style (post kronk gym) any and all kronk fighters have that killer style of unrelenting pressure. Personally Marvin Hagler was the second greatest unwanted champ behind sonny liston third by a small margin is lennox.
Massively underrated legend of the heavyweights. His power was scary to be honest and completely overpowered Holyfield in my opinion. Congratulations on a terrific career. One of the greatest in my opinion.
The greatest of all time
Lewis is a true LEgend. He was always well behaved, cool, calm and collected. A great role model and ambassador to the sport.
Lennox Lewis.
PRO record: 41-2-1, KO's 32 / world title record: 15-2-1, KO's 10.
Amateur record: 85-12.
# 1988 Olympic Super heavyweight Gold Medalist.
# 3-time Heavyweight Champion of the World: 1992-1994, 1997-2001 & 2001-2004.
# Defeated 14 recognized world champions: Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Vitali Klitschko, Hasim Rahman, Oliver McCall, Tony Tucker, Frank Bruno,
Ray Mercer, Tommy Morrison, Shannon Briggs, Mike Weaver, Henry Akinwande, Ossie Ocasio & Glenn McCrory +
numerous recognized top contenders like; David Tua, Donovan Ruddock, Francois Botha, Andrew Golota, Željko Mavrović, Michael Grant,
Phil Jackson, Tyrell Biggs, Gary Mason, Lionel Butler, etc.
RECORDS:
# Universally recognized as not only the greatest British born heavyweight world champion but likewise -
Europe's greatest born world heavyweight champion of all times!
# Defeated every man he ever faced in boxing with rematches - Avenged both his career losses with a Knockout-Out result where he "proved"
his loss was more a fluke then his better man.
# First man ever to win an Olympic super heavyweight gold medal representing Canada.
# First European & British born Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist.
# First world heavyweight champion ever who have competed in 2 Olympic games as amateur: 1984 Los Angeles, USA & 1988 Soul, Korea.
# 4th man in boxing history to win the world heavyweight title 3-times (Mohammad Ali, Michael Moorer & Evander Holyfield was before him).
# First European & British born heavyweight to regain a lost world heavyweight title + First and only to do so twice.
Isn't tony tucker the guy from rise of the foot soldier 😂😂😂😂
@@leagueofdave2996 Ha-ha what? What is that?
Probably, the first and only champ who defeated his successor (Vitali).
@@kalas2320 - Well Vitali did lose to Chris Byrd back in 2000, but that was to to an injured shoulder. But to Byrd's case he was a dificult opponent for Vitali by his own words despite winning rounds.
@@WarioSaysSo I mean Lewis is probably the only heavyweight champ who defeated his successor (Vitali) at 38 years old. I don't see others who could do that. Ali, Liston, Holms, Tyson etc all lost to their successors while Vitaly retired with victory but he didn't beat his successor. You may add this to his record. No?
He boxed out of the same boxing club I did in Kitchener, Ontario before I began fighting. I've met him a couple of times, one of the nicest guys I've ever met
Lennox was really a Lion and is one of the greatest boxers.He dominated his era with his jabs,upper_cuts & knock_outs..nice career Docu..!
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Lennox Lewis, the last of the Silver Age Heavyweight to be Undisputed and recognized by everyone around the World. He was a great boxer especially in his late blooming prime by far his greatest years. Repect to the Lion.
*golden age
@@Yael450 nah that was 80s
@@mag1xz839 its 70's dawg
There hasn't been a heavyweight like him since! Undisputed speaks for itself!
Greatest of all time
Lennox Lewis in my opinion dose not get the acclaimed credit he is rightfully owed. His name sometimes goes under the radar when we talk of greats! Look at what this man done in his era! What a Champion. He sent through The division with no fear.
The late great Emmanuel Steward brought out the absolute best in Lennox Lewis. The trainimg he recieved in the Kronk gym goes without saying! The last Undisputed🌍 World Heavyweight Champion🏆. We talk about Larry Holmes jab but the Lion had probably one of the best jabs in the division till this day. True boxing fans show your respect and homage to 👑 Lennox Lewis 🏆🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊. Once again you have given us a great boxing documentary 👏🏿.
no fear because all the greats were gone!
yet lennox still managed to get ko'd by 1 shot more than once.
Fukn oaf...LEGEND🥊
@@tony1685 ALL the greats? This guy cleared out every big power puncher of the time that was set out in front to beat him. Put some respect on Lennox Lewis' name.
@@ianhachi my apologies, Mike was only years out of his prime, as was Holyfield and the other shells Lennox beat.
however, those 3rd tier fighters (Mccall and Rahman) surely did prove Lennox's 'greatness' by icing him with *One Shot* to the jaw.
he was a very solid and good fighter, i do admit - but today everyone wants to label all who fought as 'greats' regardless of the tomato cans that proved otherwise by putting them out for the count while these so called 'greats' were in the middle of their prime!
did Ali get starched when he was in his prime?
did Mike get his head taken off by One Shot when he was knocking all challengers out?
Lennox was good - if you ask him, he will say:
_'Well of course Lennox Lewis was the best because Lennox Lewis beat all and Lennox Lewis loves to kiss ass of Lennox Lewis.'_
i was chanting 'USA' when Rahman knocked him out.
but again - he was a good fighter - i do give him that respect.
@@tony1685 TBH it didn't help Lewis that he didn't expect to get hit by a haymaker and tbf he beat the count twice getting a raw deal off the ref considering he was champ. Against more dangerous fighters he braced himself for big hits. Switched on Lewis was maybe top 10 for taking a shot. He was only decked twice in his career, Ali and Tyson decked and wobbled far more times.
When I think of Lennox Lewis, I remember one specific picture from the Shannon Briggs fight; where Lewis was hitting Briggs with an overhand right. It looked like his right arm was 10 feet long; and separating Briggs' head from his body. Just devastating.
They hated on Lennox and he still came out on top. Respect ✊🏾
He is always #1 for me! He dominated 90's boxing! Sometimes I feel like he is so underrated! If he is American, He will be on the conversion of GOAT!
He is already on the conversation of GOAT. In fact, many boxing fans consider him that way
When you look at the achievements after Ali time, Lennox Lewis and wladimir klitschko are the two goats in hw boxing.
He beats every hvyweight in history….His record and skills arent Ali. But he beats Ali due to size imo.
@@scream1237 you're delusional!
he was ko'd 2 times by ONE SHOT!
hardly a great - wouldn't even allow Mike a warm up shot before facing him.
a good fighter, hardly a great.
but he was full of himself. prideful jerk.
@@scream1237 His record and skills are better than Ali's.
Even with the crowds constantly booing him, Lennox probably has the most ice cold stare I have ever seen in a boxer.
One of the greatest to ever do it. His biggest crime was not being an American.
Not colder stare than Holyfield's.
That's not a crime. The fuck?
@@GrubKiller436 bc he was hated on. America would've loved him
But british loved him and he is one of the greatest heavyweight
@@TypicalIndian1981 He took a while to win us over, like Fury has.
The sound of the 3-4 KO in the 2nd Rahman fight was unreal.
Lewis had some of the most crisp punches in Heavyweight history.
Lennox had some serious power though. and also, has the best 1-2 in the boxing, at least on what I've seen.
@@eetfuk3571 For sure. Lennox had some real spite in his punches.
No boxer in history could land as much power from distance as Lewis did. He was uppercutting Tyson in the 1st whilst on his bike!
To this day Lennox Lewis and Sonny Liston are vitually alone in their fighting style. Two fighters with all time power who put boxing skill first and foremost and only took the knockout if it came.
It takes tremendous discipline for any power puncher in any division to use that power only as a plan B.
I'm so glad we're getting one for Lennox, an amazing boxer, and one of the best heavyweights in the history of boxing. Also great video.
not even close.
Never understand how JV can be consistent with the greatness he give us. We all love these movies!!!!!
he couldn't do it if he didn't love boxing
You are keeping legends alive and introducing looked over ones to the youth. We thank you. No body brings it home like you🥊🥊
This is GREAT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Lennox is definitely one of my favorite fighters! This is the best documentary by far that I’ve found!
I love Lennox. One of the all time greats. Still underrated
underrated Because he's a boring boxer
@@relic33 How can a guy who's just outside the top 10 in KO ratio be boring?
@@vitallink4830 must be a Tyson fan🙀
@@IDIGMUZAK I dont fanboy for one fighter or another. I understand what it's like to train and be a member of a local ABC so my view on the sport is probably a lot different to yours.
You must be a Wilder fan.
Fights like a pussy against tyson
The last Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world. Avenged all his losses, beat all the past, previous & future champions… retired on top.
Lewis was had a masterful Jab, Cross thanks to the careful training from Emanuel Steward (RIP to the Legend).
The way he always introduces Stallone! Always I mean it always has me on the FLOOR
It might be worthwhile to do a similar look at Ray Mercer; he had a highly interesting career and fought a lot of people: Holmes, Morrison, Holyfield, as well as Lennox Lewis.
Maybe you could even talk to him, I'd bet he's a great interview.
Tough Good fighter that just boxed in the wrong era. Late 70's to early 80's, he'd be challenging Holmes all the time.
How can anyone not like Lewis? Revenge his losses and was a gentleman's champion 🏆 all around G.O.A.T
In his time he was unpopular in the US because he wasn't an exciting brawler but he kept on beating popular fighters with more exciting styles. They ignored that Lewis has some amazing killer instinct on top of his skills. He's gotten a lot more love that he deserves in recent years.
Americans hate him because he slapped their precious Iron Mike silly, plain & simple.
Its because he was never gracious in victory nor defeat either. He'd destroy an opponent & then make snide remarks about him afterwards. If he'd lose a fight, he'd never admit it, always making excuses & still does. That's y he was never popular here in the US even tho he absolutely was a great fighter and champion
@@BrownBomber92181 i suppose that you guys hate Ali too, then. He was like that x10
@@Saraband- i absolutely hated the way he treated Joe Frazier, that was absolutely despicable.
Emanuel Steward hands-down one of the greatest if not the greatest of all time boxing trainer.
Lennox Lewis his legacy speaks for it self. he won Canada the gold and was an amazing heavyweight boxer. Definitely in the top 10 if not top-five of all times
Best series of documentaries out there. Excellent editing, voice over work, in-depth facts, and clever.
LL was always the roar in the ring, but he has led his life with such humility and an eagerness to learn more at each stage in his career. He kept his head held high and never let his mind waver from the task at hand. I wrote him many years ago when I was trying to get into boxing and received a response with nothing but positivity and enthusiasm to help guide another. I will cherish that moment and what this man stands for in my eyes. He is one of the greatest and kindest, and I truly look up to him to this day.
Best heavyweight of his era 💪
Technicaly yes
Without question. He was head and shoulders above his competition, and he'd be a handful for anyone in Heavyweight history
Nah
@@badrulofficial um how ?
Lennox was the best of his era and my favorite heavyweight of my lifetime. He beat all of his contemporaries convincingly.
Exactly
One of the best of his era…bruh. He’s a top 3 all time heavyweight.
Possibly the best combination of skill, well-roundedness, athletic ability/talent, length, power, and defense of any heavyweight in history. Im not necessarily saying he is the greatest, but i am saying he is probably the best all-around heavyweight of all time. He wasn't just good at everything, he was phenomenal at damned near everything. If i had to pick a heavyweight who is/was the closest ting to a perfect fighter, he'd be my pick. He doesn't get nearly the praise and adoration that he so rightly deserves, but regardless - based on his record, who he beat, and how'd he look in those fights as wel as in the 2 that he lost, he's easily one of the top 5 greatest in history as well as being the perfect archetypal heavyweight.
He can adapt to any fighter, and I don't think any of his opponents had a higher ring IQ than Mr. Lewis.
His chess game, like Mayweather, was second to none.
Notice how he heaat Klitschko, he kept aiming for that cut, with both his hands!
He knew vitali very well and played a smart boxer.
My all time favourite boxer! He beat everyone he faced in one of the greatest boxing eras, with people like Tyson, Bowe, Holyfield, and late in his career he still managed to beat Vitali that at that time was a beast. He was cold as ice, and he always seem to be in control.
An incredible retrospective, about a British sporting icon, and one of the greatest heavyweights who ever lived.
Thank you!
good but boring boxer
@@relic33 and 'greats' don't get ko'd by 1 shot - lennox has more than once.
then he refused tyson a warm up fight - so much for 'great'.
@@tony1685 And Tyson paid Lewis not to fight him so he could fight Bruce Seldon instead. So much for "great."
@@tony1685 Another Tyson d rider
@@grahamtaylor8912 & Lewis turned down 13 million from Tyson but accepted 4 million in step aside money from Tyson. Tell the whole story please
You are preserving sports history.
Excellently edited and put together, man.
I have no words on how to put this but DAMN! I love your videos. The editing for each video is AMAZING and ENTERTAINING to watch. You have a very talented team there.
Thank you and your team for this video.
Fun Fact: Nobody brings it Home like Joseph Vincent.
Remember when you had like 200K subscribers and we were all talking about you being up past a million and here you are! Keep it up J!
Dude you do a kick ass job of giving these videos the feeling that they’re the “go-to” documentaries of their respective eras that the whole world should kinda know about. It’s awesome. I don’t know you do it
This video is awesome. Shivers down the spine and memories of Lewis
Lewis beat everyone in his area and quit whilst he was on top. He always managed to have the edge over his opposition. Killer nasty jab and power, along with speed and boxing chops. I believe he is Goat.
Quit??? The word your looking for is RETIRED
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For me he is in the top 5 heavyweights of all time. By the way just wondered recently: "When will Joe Vincent make a video on Lennox?"... and then my man read my mind and brought it home (like nobody else) once again
@Marcus Middleton Ali, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Iron Mike, Lennox. Would love to add Big George though, hes my absolute Favorite. Thats just my top 5 however.
who did lewis beat for his first hw belt
I wouldn’t personally have him in my top 5 - I think Ali, Anthony Joshua, Mike Tyson would be top 3 best ever
@@AJ-qi5tm did you just say Anthony Joshua is top 3?? Hahaha most casual take I've ever seen
@@Omar-ob3qj I agree but look at his name ;)
I just found this page 2 days ago. Good god this is great content, you and the modern martial artist have the best combat content I've seen bar none.
That's a 6 punch combo against Botha. Truly spectacular
Bored Films is by far the best fighting sports documentary maker in the world. But really, I enjoyed all of your vids, keep it up!
Lewis is one of the most underrated fighter of all time i hope this joe Vincent video will give him more recognition
As someone who barely followed boxing growing up in the mid 80s and 90s, I knew the names Tyson, Holyfield, and Lewis. He wasn’t that underrated.
@@johnqpublic2718 I think Holyfield and Tyson overshadowed Lewis
@@1punchbrownyt338 yeah but they all three “overshadowed” many other incredible fighters. I listed them ahead of him for a reason. But to say he was “one of the most underrated” is hyperbole.
Also, why does the world of boxing refer to quickness and the ability to accelerate hands as “speed?”
Speed = constant velocity : predictable
Acceleration = changing velocity : unpredictable.
It should be “hand quickness” not “hand speed.”
I don't think he is underrated, I think people just thought his style was boring
Love watching these videos. Besides just the entertainment aspect, I thoroughly learn a lot while watching them. I appreciate your hard work. I don't know what your working on but I would love to see a Kimbo Slice documentary at some point.
He is in my top 10, possibly top five greatest fighters of all time. When I bring up his name, people are always like "who?" I'm so glad you made a video on him.
I loved watching Lewis growing up. He was my favorite boxer of his time. Mike was past his prime, Ruddock as well, and Holyfield didn't fight him when he might have stood a chance. Simply put, the dude was a monster. A boogeyman of the heavies. Ray Robinson will probably always be my top favorite fighter of all time, but Lewis more than deserves his place in everyone's list of top 5 best ever... particularly among the heavyweights.
What ever. Lewis beats them all in their so called prime. Period.
@@Yawdie590 He fought Tyson in the twilight of his career but not in his prime. I do believe Lewis still would have knocked out Tyson in his prime but we'll never know.
Brilliant!
The Razor Ruddock stoppage was just Wow!!! Lewis was a Beast! 👊👊💯
Ruddock was suffering from mental health issues, he shouldn't have been anywhere near that ring.
@@SC0TTRS Fair Point.
yet this 'beast' was ko'd 2 times with 1 shot.
hardly the greatest - though he was full of himself.
prideful idiot.
@@tony1685 He switched off a couple of times due to overconfidence and got caught flush with two big shots that he never saw coming. McCall and Rhaman can both claim KO victories against Lewis yes but tbf he rematched both and defeated both (although McCall was clearly not in a good place when their second fight took place, but that's no fault of Lennox's tbf).
I would'nt say Lewis had a suspect chin, just that his concentration lapsed a couple of times and he got caught out hard, a shot you don't see coming at HW can easily end the fight so there's no shame in either of the two losses and that's not so bad over a whole Pro Career.
Also Lewis learned well from those two setbacks and used them as positive motivation to improve, he ended up as an Excellent All Round Heavyweight to be fair, a finished article with polished 'pugilist specialist' skills and when I say 'Beast' I'm referring to his size, power and the fact that for most of his Pro Career he dominated the vast majority of his opponents and seemingly with ease.
@@stuartchapman7934 again, he was good - but not a great.
even today - there happen to be eras of relatively low talent and that's when lennox came around - low talent and lack of youth.
he was even too afraid to allow mike to take a tune up.
a real arrogant jack ass really.
but still a good fighter.
Another great piece of work on the man Vincent. It destroys his critics .
Thanks
What an great document!
Thank you for it.
LENNOX LEWIS & maybe forman are the only heavyweights I feel could beat any great heavyweight from any era period. He was a monster he had power, skill, athleticism...not saying anyone isn't great but his size is mainly what I'm talking about liston, ali, marciano, holms ect. Aren't hanging with lennox or a lot of the gigantic athletes of today back then big men over 6'5 was slow & mainly unskilled but now they moving faster & are more athletic.
@@seniordavidmanderson9232 Well heck , may as well include Holyfield. He was tough as nails.
No one in their prime could beat Mike Tyson in His prime.
What about Riddick Bowe?
Vitali also
tyson fury for sure as well
Phenomenal representation of one of the all time greats. Joseph you did this man justice. Top notch as we have all come to expect from you. NOBODY does it better.
Rocky will always be my favorite fighter but I'm a realist that understands his limitations. The several ATG fighters that Rocky did face were either too old or washed-up has-beens. They were light heavyweights that simply moved up for the money because the division was completely void of any quality authentic 200+ lb Heavyweights.
Rocky himself was also pretty small compared to more recent heavyweights, but they didn't have many divisions back then. It would've been interesting to see Rocky Marciano fight in more recent divisions.
@@GrubKiller436 I understand. Why do you think he's the most hated so called "Heavyweight" on the planet? Because he was never an authentic "Heavyweight"
@@GrubKiller436 185 lb Marciano is ranked above Lewis Bowe Vitali Wladimir Holmes Foreman Frazier Liston and a couple dozen more etcetera etcetera. It's shameful.
Well done Dr. Vincent. I'm calling you Doc because if anybody has a PhD in absolutely brilliant highlight videos (especially the boxing ones) it's you my man. Merry Christmas.
You win TH-cam. Thanks for your work. I was waiting for a Lennox Video and you delivered! Amazing as always.
Brilliant tribute to a very much loved British champion, in my eyes he was the best complete all round champion. But now we have tyson fury too... big love from the UK 🇬🇧
God Save the queen ☕🇬🇧☕❤🇬🇧
Who do you believe Had The Best Jabs in the world of Boxing Mr lewis Or Mr Holmes
@@jalenikezeue4114 Lewis's jab was styled of larry Holmes jab. So very similar .but id have to say lennox
@@deanoloughlin6129 Same Here
Whatever the music is around the 25:17 mark it's 🔥🔥. In every video when I hear that it's like a different zone. Great videos man I swear
Been looking forward to this one. Cheers.
Watching your videos about these legends helps me keep going as a boxer! All love from the Diamond State, Joe!
I was 4 rows back from ringside with my dad watching Bruno VS. Lewis, at Cardiff. When Lewis wobbled Bruno with the huge left hook and sent him against the ropes, I remember so clearly seeing Bruno's head fly upwards from the right uppercut from hell. I knew Bruno was done right then. Everyone around was cheering for Bruno up to this point. It was definitely a pro-Bruno crowd there. And everyone around me went silent for a few seconds when the fight was ended. It was so shocking because Bruno had done really amazing up until that point! He definitely surprised Lennox. But greats have what it takes to pull something out of the bag and finish the show. Lennox is an all-time great.
This is the most beautiful documentary. Lennox Lewis was always my favorite fighter when everyone was talking about Mike Tyson. I remembered before they fought a Mike Tyson fan wanting to fight be because I predicted Lewis was going to beat Tyson. The documentary left out one important part. Lewis was filming Ocean 11 before he fought Hasem Rahman. To me that was the reason he loss that fight.
Fantastic video, Sir.
Lennox has always said on record that Ray Mercer was his toughest opponent.
Let's be real here if Lennox wasn't careless against McCall and Rahman, he coud've been undefeated and possibly the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time
Whoa ….Lennox’s Resume is stellar even with those 2 losses and without the “IFs and WOULDAs)leave that type of nonsense for the Excuse Champ of the world cause thats all they got.
Let's be real. If they didn't Give Lennox the split decision over Ray Mercer & if Vitali wasn't cut with an illegal blow, during the break Lennox Lewis would still have 2 losses
Lewis was the best heavyweight of his era nice work JV you are just perfect in your craft
Mah Mann, Idk why you started making these vids, but I'm glad you did & I watch them all. Long live Bored Films
another masterpiece, thanks Joe 🙏🔥
It's amazing to me that your channel is still not 10M+ subs. Every video is a classic and instantly better than any other video out. Your series on MJ was better than the last dance and it was free and out years before. I was too young to really appreciate Lennox but after this video I truly believe he is top 3 all time imo. Thanks Joe!
Blessed to have seen him fight. All time great!
Great film Joseph, Thank you!!
Good doco,thanks,such a humble man with lethal combos,Mr Lewis you the man!!
Great Vid covering one of, if not THE greatest boxers of all time! good job man.
So far I watched 92 percent of all your documentaries getting prepped for esbc boxing game learning all these ppl my fav boxers are tommy Morrison and canelo
I was born in 78, and growing up in the 80s in england it was all about tyson, and i allways felt the reason lewis or even hollyfield didn't seem to get as much support was that everyone was still feeling down about the way tyson had let himself go and didn't fulfill his full potential, i remember whenever there was a tyson fight coming up the whole school would be hyped for it.
Never was much of a Lewis fan back in the day but kinda getting to know him a bit through his commentary on PBC on Fox I really like the guy.
I love how he's has The Pride and Honour of a lion By not hitting his enemies when they fall
Mans a legend, a top 5 for sure
I want to say thank you to the channel amazing content I love the way you put it all together thank you very much