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Wednesday, November 17, 1999 Published at 09:36 GMT
The 12 rounds against Evander Holyfield that made Lennox Lewis Britain's first undisputed heavyweight world champion this century. Fight game in need of kiss of life The world of boxing is pinning its hopes on the Lewis-Holyfield fight after a series of recent setbacks that further tarnished the image of the sport. A century of boxing controversy The verdict of the judges at the initial Lewis-Holyfield fight, described by many as tantamount to a "mugging", is only the latest in a long line of boxing controversies. Lewis: The rise of a champ Lennox Lewis learned to fight at school, represented Canada at the Olympics and beat most of his heavyweight rivals - without winning respect in America. God's warrior nearing the final bell Evander Holyfield takes on Lennox Lewis this Saturday knowing that victory will cement his place in boxing history and add to his kudos with the man above. Fight one: Round by round The first world heavyweight unification fight between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield was declared a draw. BBC News Online looks at the fight round-by-round. What they said Many thought that Lennox Lewis was "robbed" of the world heavyweight crown but others were happy with the decision. Here's what the major players said. Holyfield - career record Click here for details of Evander Holyfield's 40 professional fights. Lewis - career record Click here for details of Lennox Lewis' 36 professional fights. Tale of the tape Holyfield is the older, Lewis is the taller. But how do the contenders measure up? News Online gives a comprehensive run-down of the two fighters. Lewis crowned king BBC News Online gives full background to the last big title fight of the millennium and salutes Britain's new champion. |
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