Lennox Lewis' career in photos

1 of 10 1988: Lennox Lewis wins gold during the Summer Olympics in Seoul, representing Canada

2 of 10 1993: He becomes Britain's first world heavyweight title holder in over a century when Riddick Bowe relinquishes his crown

3 of 10 1994: "The Lion" suffers his first-ever defeat at the hands of Oliver McCall and loses his WBC title in London

4 of 10 1997: Lewis shows the qualities of a true champion when he avenges his defeat by outclassing McCall in a rematch

5 of 10 1999: Lewis out-boxes Evander Holyfield for most of the 12 rounds, but the judges declare a draw

6 of 10 Later in the year, Lewis triumphs in his rematch against Holyfield to become the undisputed world champion

7 of 10 2002: In beating Mike Tyson Lewis shows the ability, power and heart of a boxing great

8 of 10 Lewis' comprehensive demolition of his long-time foe earns him plaudits from throughout the boxing community

9 of 10 2003: Lewis' power halts Vladimir Klitschko's challenge when the referee stops the fight in the sixth round

10 of 10 Lewis retains his WBC heavyweight title but with a lack of quality opponents on the horizon Lewis has retired