Lennox Lewis vs Evander Holyfield 13.3.1999 - IBF, WBA & WBC World Heavyweight Championship
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- Опубликовано: 18 авг 2019
- One of the most highly anticipated championship fights in history between 2 of the absolute best heavyweights of the 1990's ends in one of the most controversial decisions boxing had seen. "The Lion" Lennox Lewis vs "The Real Deal" Evander Holyfield. More info below...
Lennox Lewis may just be the most skilled heavyweight to come out of the UK. He had a stellar amateur career in which he won numerous Canadian titles and a gold medal at the 1988 Olympic Games, but it was as a pro that he truly made his mark. Turning pro in 1989 Lewis quickly built a reputation as a talented fighter with both power and smarts. Within 14 months he would capture the European Heavyweight title by stopping Jean-Maurice Chanet of France. In his very next fight, Lewis would face his first ever undefeated opponent, Gary Mason (35-0), forcing a stoppage in Rd 7 and winning the BBBoC Heavyweight title. He defended the BBBoC and European titles against former IBF World Cruiserweight Champion, Glenn McCrory in 1991 with a quick 2nd Rd KO. In 1992 he added the Commonwealth Heavyweight title to his waist by stopping Dereck Williams in 3, which also netted him the Lonsdale Belt for 3 successful wins in BBBoC title fights. In October 1992 Lewis took part in an eliminator for the WBC Heavyweight title, knocking out the dangerous Donovan Ruddick in 2 rounds. The win put him as the number 1 contender for the title but in a surprise move, then undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Riddick Bowe, forfeited the WBC title by saying "If Lewis wants the belt, he has to get it out of the garbage" after both parties were unable to agree to terms. The WBC instead, gifted their Heavyweight title to Lewis. Lewis' 1st defence of the WBC title was against former IBF World Heavyweight Champion, Tony Tucker, winning by unanimous decision. Lewis would successfully defend the title twice more against Frank Bruno and Phil Jackson but then in 1994, Lewis suffered an upset, getting knocked out by Oliver McCall (24-5) losing his WBC title. Lewis fired his trainer, Pepe Correa, after the loss and hired McCall's trainer, Emanuel Steward, to rebuild himself in preparation for regaining a World title. In 1995 Lewis fought heavy hitting Tommy Morrison for the IBC Heavyweight title, knocking him down 4 times on way to a 6th Rd TKO. In 1996 Lewis met Ray Mercer in an absolute slugfest, pulling off a majority decision which the fans loudly booed. In 1997, Lewis finally got his rematch with Oliver McCall for the now vacant WBC World Heavyweight title. McCall acted extremely odd during the fight, refusing to go to his corner, crying between rounds and not throwing punches which led to ref Mills Lane to stop the fight in Rd 5, an easy day at the office for Lewis and now he was a 2 x World Champion. Lewis would successfully defended the WBC title 4 times, twice by KO, once by decision and once by DQ, to take his record to 34-1.
Evander Holyfield had been a pro since 1984 but he to had a stellar amateur career, capped off by winning a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics as a light heavyweight. Holyfield started his pro career as a cruiserweight, establishing himself as a sharp, accurate, heavy puncher with a solid chin but also proving he could go the distance if needed and box smartly. After going undefeated in 11 fights, Holyfield challenged WBA World Cruiserweight Champion, Dwight Muhammad Qawi. It would turn out to be one the greatest Cruiserweight title fights of all time, with Holyfield claiming the win via split decision after 15 rounds. Holyfield would go on to unify the Cruiserweight titles when he won the IBF title in 1987 from Ricky Parkey and then the WBC title in 1988 from Carlos De Leon, both by TKO. Following the win, Holyfield turned his attention to the more lucrative heavyweight division, whom Mike Tyson was the reigning king. Holyfield started his heavyweight journey by forcing James Tillis and then Pinklon Thomas to retire on their stools, and then in 1989 he won the WBC Continental Americas title, by 10th Rd TKO against Michael Dokes in what The Ring Magazine called the best heavyweight fight of the 1980's. Holyfield would successfully defend the title 3 times while waiting for his shot at unified World Champion Mike Tyson... But the heavyweight division was turned on its head when Buster Douglas knocked out Tyson in February 1990. Holyfield was the mandatory challenger and in October 1990 he stopped Douglas in 3 rounds to win the Unified World title, ending Douglas' fairy tale story. Holyfield became arguable the biggest heavyweight attraction of the 90's with fights against men like George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Bert Cooper, Michael Moorer, Riddick Bowe, Ray Mercer and Mike Tyson. Although he would suffer losses to Riddick Bowe and Michael Moorer, Holyfield always bounced back strong and was a 3 x World Heavyweight Champion by 1999. His record was 36-3 and he was the reigning WBA & IBF World Heavyweight Champion. 
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Who is here after Fury lost to Usyk 2024
After Tyson there is no more thrill in boxing.
To casuals
Two strong men did what champions do
Yep, get played by Don King
Louis is the most underrated boxer in the world. Him and Allie would have been an awesome match both with great jobs great quickness and great power
Speaking of “underrated”, a man named Larry Holmes comes to mine.
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Lewis’ shorts were so high. Why was it allowed? I’m guessing it helped him with the body shots
Legendary Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield in world Boxing 🇺🇲
Correct
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Lewis, Tyson, Bowe, Douglas are the favourite fighters of all times.
douglas instead of hollyfield never
Its pretty dang hard not to like a solid ol guy like Evander. Man that guy represents hard work and good moral values. A true champ
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And head butt master
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There should be no bias, corrupt judges. The point should be digitally counted, with playbacks aloud.
One of the best fights ever
In fact, this is a very boring fight
Two at the top of Boxing. As true warriors in the ring. And True gentlemen out of the ring.
Holyfield is the most underated fighter of all times.
38:14 the best scene in the fight
That was hilarious lol
I didn't like the way Lewis kept grabbing Holyfields head and leaning his weight on him. I think he would have lost.
Ya Lewis was a fucken cheater. Then some stupid people think he is the greatest lol what a joke!
He did the same to Tyson too..
Love how fighters beat each other almost to death then hug at the end of the fight.
This is what brought down Boxing. That was a sad day for Boxing...
Mike is les zommes
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Holly filht kalahkan lewis, seperti kalahkan tyson
Definitely
Evander was born to be a boxer his built fro head through to his both leg his a man with kion heart
Kion?.... May be you mean Lion 😂
I feel like I’m watching 2 pumas…. These guys r phenomenal fighters
I personally love both these true gentleman. They both have shown grace & dignity when they had reason to be fools yrs. past. Hats off, this was the best boxing had to offer in the 90s.
Í like this fight they are good gladiadores I always listened by radium or TV in my contra Ecuador...
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True words
LEWIS SHOULD WON THE FIGHT
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14:27 230 pounds lifted like nothing.
Yes holy field is a very good fighter
Was this fight after Mike and Lennox?
This was the fight before tyson vs lewis This was 1999 and tyson vs lewis 2002
Emanuel Stewart summed it up perfectly. Clearly it was Lewis's victory but Don King doesn't lose. Boxing was the loser here.
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evander holyfield the warrior Alexander the great of boxing
Muy buenas Los combates
Hebat SI kholifield tahan pukul aslina kuat pisan
" I'm so blessed to have watched this great two world boxing champions fight 🙏 thanks 👍
Deux grands champions fidèles à eux mêmes.
Lewis is a dirty fighter,and I have watched him for a while
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Ive never seen the ref let a fighter go in with his hip-guard almost coming out of the trunks it's pulled up so high. Look at Lewis' hip-pad? from the back you can see every one of the laces...
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My best rivalry is sugar ray lenard vs marvin hagler/ tommy hearns but this one here is right there my opinion wonderful battle takes me back
Good boxing match
If there was anything this fight showed is that Evander Holyfield was a warrior and fearless. Evander would fight anybody and he would fight hard for 12 rounds. I had a chance to spend some time with Evander and he is a gentleman and very humble. Not to take anything away from Lennox Lewis. He was a great fighter and a great heavyweight. He dominated the division for years/
He was a cheater, period
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@@jungothemal7201how is he a cheater ?
I had the chance too..but i went to find Kirkland Laing.
With what I have seen of Evader Holyfield. As far I am concerned I admire him as a person and best boxer I have seen. God bless and keep him and his family in his protection and care all the days of their lives. He is a true champion 🏆🏆🏆 ...
Ironic
The official shouldn’t have allowed Lewis’s belt to be so so high. It’s looks ridiculous.
Holyfield is a good fight er
Profct...Evander sportif...verry kaind.👍
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spit it out carlos give us round by round commentary...
Brilliant display of boxing by both,, 1 of the best I've seen
I love you evander holyfield you are my favorite boxer on the plane 💞❤️💞❤️💞❤️💞❤️💞❤️💞❤️💞❤️💞❤️💞❤️❤️❤️❣️❤️🥰❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️❣️❤️❣️💋💋💋💋💋♥️❣️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋💋♥️💋♥️♥️💋💋♥️♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋💋♥️♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️♥️💋💋♥️♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️💋♥️♥️
To lennox lewis worlf heavy weight champioship thanks very much
What a fighter that Canadian was
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2 great 👍 boxers
This was one of the best fight's of all time
Lennox Lewis looks like 2weight classes bigger! Shows the heart of the champ Evander Holyfield would fight Godzilla for the title!
Well holyfield did start as a light heavy and Lewis is a super heavy... Holyfield was probably a better cruiserweight than heavyweight. But still had the heart of a champion
Classic Boxing Matches what’s cool too is he is a decent person as well!
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@@jodaresh1078 that ain't true
Isn't it silly that the commentors seem to want to see knock outs.
But this is Boxing
Love to watch boxing!!
Lewis was one of my all time favorites as well as Holyfield.
Never mind the fighters.The talks in the corner amazing to listen to.Manny Steward is like Enzo Calzaghe,says right things right time.RIP.
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A great fight. Both are very tough and talented fighters.
Truly a great rivalry
They cheated Lewis win it 100%
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Well done both
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A Real Champion was Mr. Lewis 77 % knock outs coming into this fight I can not disrespect Mr. Holyfield Holy Holy Holy great class great fight this is what boxing game is all about bringing bestowing the World Character On display.
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Gran boxeador Evander !!!..mi admiración y respeto para Ud...💪💪💪
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Lennox was one of them fighters u just couldnt get at.
Yeah,ask him about Oliver McCall,knocked his ass out
С такой защитой торса многие могли бы быть неуязвимыми
He's got it down. A champion is not a person who never fails or has set backs. A champion is One who never quits......
Nobody has a heart like Evander Holyfield. He's the real deal.
He really is. Tough Dude. Gotta admire that.
@@pete723 holyfield went to my high scool in atlanta ga, he did a speech at the gym, he is super humble
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😂😂😂😂 All his fights were rigged. He was a pathetic fighter
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That body shot by Lewis in the 5th would've snapped a freakin tree in half 😳
Lennox lewis is one of the greatest fighter in his era
Holyfield could not butt on the opponent as he did before....
He clearly did though and got warned on several occasions.
They are legends of boxing history, including Tyson.
The most legends are Ali&Tyson
Evander = the GOAT!
1:05:00 Holyfield's ear got a piece missing.
Thanksyouforwatch.
Buena pelea para mi merecido triunfo
We will injoy this fight for the two warrior Evander Holyfield versus Lennox Lewis
That’s true. Holyfield’s heart and his chin like no other. Wish his punch was as big as his heart. Buuut nobody’s perfect.
Evander is quite Old than Lennox but continue to give happiness with roaring audience's
Lo mejor del boxeo
Wrong decision by judges
I had Holyfield winning by a point going into the last round, which I thought Lewis won - so for me the draw was the correct decision
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Easy one to score. 10rds Lewis. 5 rds. Holyfield. And thats giving Holyfield the 2 rounds that were about as close to even as it gets.
Good fight,but it was obvious that Lewis outpointed Holyfield. Hell, Lewis had 30 lbs. on Holyfield, & couldn’t overpower him! It was a bad decision, though, but a good fight.
10 rounds lewis, 5 rounds Holyfield? That's 15 rounds 😂
This is one of the best fight of both fighters. Heavyweight bout at this time. Love the way Holyfield kept his cool.
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this is an easy match. at the bookmaker, at an equal match, the mafia gathers all the euro,dolars,yuani,and dinars. be careful how our boxers ball, they don't hit
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Truly, and people watch this with an open mind. This was a really great match. Lennox Lewis he boxed just like Muhammad Ali through the entire match. He weaved and jabbed just like Ali. He kept Evander Holyfield at arms length at all times, and never let him inside. The only thing I seen wrong with the match was Louis constantly Rapped his hand around the back of Holyfield head and hung onto Him. He either used one hand, or sometime he would use both hands. Beyond that Louis was the better fighter..
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Even Holyfield was surprised
Was a draw?
No at all why what how oh common age 36 this match should of been sign in94 or 95 Lennox would of gone down in the 2nd by the 3rd call the medical
Yes. Very good.
....Victory for holeyfield.......!!
Lewis too smart too aggressive, Right from as ever offensive often wins massive
How can Lewis trunk & guard be pulled up to his chest?
Yea, I wonder why that was allowed?
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The scoring was absurd.. Larry O'Connell bottled it. The US judge was blind.
boughs sights
Evànder dominated
Referee almost got it at 38:14
Good fight.waiting for the remach
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Holyfield was my favorite.
Who here in 2021 and seen the referee dodge that left hook
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What the name of lewis entrance? Pls
Once Respect The Opponent Is Called Lewis 🥊❤️
I was there and every yank I spoke to said Lewis was robbed 🤮
Luis is best fjhgter of the world
Lewis's waist protection is up almost to his chest. Ridiculous and should have been called before the fight. This was done to protect him from Holyfield hitting in his mid section because he is shorter and would have an advantage. Lewis did this kind ff avoidance stuff all the time.
This is one of the most thieves fights they thieves Lennox the fights
Thank you
respect to both of them for fighting in front of all of them eyeless spooks.
This could be labeled battle of the gladiators!
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Holyfield is an absolute LEGEND he needed a bigger body to carry that humongous HEART. The man has fought Wars and ducked absolutely Nobody👊
Facts
Yes he ducked Tyson for years
@@dennissmith9294 Must have been when he was in prison..... Cop on to urself!
@@dennissmith9294 - That is bull. Holyfield had a fight lined up with Tyson when Tyson was 23, but then Douglas destroyed Tyson which ruined that. Learn your boxing history.
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Esta pelea es muy buena
Pertarungan yg baik dan berimbang and is very good mantap.
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Lenox lewis doesnt know what country he wants to support
what does that have to do with boxing?
How could this match go to a rematch.. infact there was a bais
How
Foi uma luta com cubos de gelos
Don King got to the judges
2 awesome boxers.