🚨 Lennox Lewis names the smartest fighter he faced in his career

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Lennox Lewis is the last undisputed heavyweight champion and an all-time great.

Lewis had a glittering career (41-2-1) avenging both defeats to Hasim Rahman and Oliver McCall.

He also holds notable wins over Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, David Tua and even Vitali Klitschko.

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The pair shared a memorable encounter in 2003 but Lewis ultimately came out on top due to the horrific cuts on Klitschko’s face and headed into retirement.

Lewis vs Klitschko – 2003

When speaking to The Ring, Lewis named the Ukrainian heavyweight as the smartest opponent he faced in his career.

He said: “Vitali used his awkwardness to good effect. Everyone said that I should have fought him 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.”

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