Lennox Lewis says Klitschko brothers have killed heavyweight boxing
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 5:49:20 by Imran Shaukat Khan
Former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Lennox ‘The Lion’ Lewis, is not happy with the current situation of the heavyweight division, as he thinks heavyweight boxing lacks excitement. Lewis insisted that heavyweight division is ‘dead’ and the fights of the all-conquering Klitschko brothers are boring.
Boxing’s great, Lewis, who ruled the heavyweight division (off and on) from 1992 to 2003, stated that both Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko are simply concerned with their paydays and they are not at all interested in providing people with a good fight.
Lewis said, “The Klitschko brothers and their opponents are just filling their bags (with cash). Their opponents will not improve, they wouldn’t have even made sparring partners for me.”
Wladimir, the current WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO & Ring Magazine Heavyweight Champion, recently secured a win over Jean-Marc Mormeck on March 3. Though Wladimir won the fight via a fourth round knockout, it was a dual affair.
The 46-year-old Lewis while commenting on the fight said it was boring and had no element of excitement in it.
“At some point, the referee steps in and stops the fight. They are boring,” said Lewis.
He added, “If you are looking to find the best boxer in the world it must be decided by an epic fight. Not this circus.”
Lewis, during his career, became the only second fighter to defeat Vitali Klitschko when he fought him in a highly-anticipated bout on June 21, 2003, a fight which only a few can forget.
Vitali, who sustained a deep cut under his left eye, required sixty stitches, desperately wanted a rematch but Lewis turned him down and later on walked away from the sport. However, still many out there want Lewis to step in the ring to fight Vitali and when the pugilist specialist was asked about it, he said he will make a comeback, if he is offered a 100 million payday.
He remarked, “For 100 million (unspecified), I’d come back. For that I would take off my pyjamas and go to the gym.”
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Lennox says the fights of the Klitschko brothers are boring…that is just what they said about lewis during his career. To hell with 100 million…is he joking? He is not worth it. Vitali retired him years back , he had his opportunity for a mandatory rematch with vitali and he cowarded out. now he criticizes and complains from the sofa while Vitali still fights. lame
…and who is the one concerned with a payday? Lewis wants 100 million…what a joke. Lewis says: “Their opponents will not improve, they wouldn’t have even made sparring partners for me.” Uhm, Vitali gave you the hardest fight of your career. Besides, Lewis was knocked out cold by Hasim Rahman and was beaten by Oliver McCall…talk about quality. Lewis, either walk the walk or shut up…lip service is boring
When Lewis had a chance to fight Vitali, he retired instead of facing him and giving him rematch.
Lewis was behind on all the score card when he fought with Vitali, the fight was stopped because of heavy cut on klitschko face and now he think he could have beaten them. Grapes are sour Mr. Lewis.
lennox is talking like the same stupid interview to larry merchant,that punch that caused the cuts was done in the clinch,whilst holding his neck and head -completly illegal in boxing–should have gone to scorecards which is the system to show who is better 4-2 to KLITSCHKO!