Lennox Lewis vs Evander Holyfield 13.3.1999 - IBF, WBA & WBC World Heavyweight Championship
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.
Legendary Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield in world Boxing 🇺🇲
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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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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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Evander is quite Old than Lennox but continue to give happiness with roaring audience's
After Tyson there is no more thrill in boxing.
To casuals
Two at the top of Boxing. As true warriors in the ring. And True gentlemen out of the ring.
Lewis’ shorts were so high. Why was it allowed? I’m guessing it helped him with the body shots
There should be no bias, corrupt judges. The point should be digitally counted, with playbacks aloud.
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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LEWIS SHOULD WON THE FIGHT
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Lewis, Tyson, Bowe, Douglas are the favourite fighters of all times.
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..
One of the best fights ever
In fact, this is a very boring fight
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 😂
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" I'm so blessed to have watched this great two world boxing champions fight 🙏 thanks 👍
Muy buenas Los combates
Brilliant display of boxing by both,, 1 of the best I've seen
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As crazy as that was, Lewis's trunks always being that high detracts from his career to me. No body shots to be dealt with is unfair. Still very good.
I was wondering why his pads were able to be so high
Love how fighters beat each other almost to death then hug at the end of the fight.
Deux grands champions fidèles à eux mêmes.
Lewis is a dirty fighter,and I have watched him for a while .
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
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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...
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
A great fight. Both are very tough and talented fighters.
Truly a great rivalry
They cheated Lewis win it 100%
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spit it out carlos give us round by round commentary...
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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This is what brought down Boxing. That was a sad day for Boxing...
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Holly filht kalahkan lewis, seperti kalahkan tyson
Definitely
This was one of the best fight's of all time
Two strong men did what champions do
Yep, get played by Don King
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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Lewis was one of my all time favorites as well as Holyfield.
38:14 the best scene in the fight
That was hilarious lol
Gran boxeador Evander !!!..mi admiración y respeto para Ud...💪💪💪
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To lennox lewis worlf heavy weight champioship thanks very much
I feel like I’m watching 2 pumas…. These guys r phenomenal fighters
14:27 230 pounds lifted like nothing.
What a fighter that Canadian was
Love to watch boxing!!
Holyfield was the toughest man boxer ever will always be in my mind. Had the toughest chin of all time. Always the smallest guy in the heavyweight class and tuck the hardest punches from some of the hardest hitting and biggest men. Near the very end of his career he lost to a couple of guys, Michael Moorer, Evander was punch drunk and fought to long. The fights with Big Daddy Riddick Bowe took a big toal on him. My all time favorite always. I'm 55 and before Evander came along smokin Joe Frasier was my all time favorite.
Lol he was tough. Big guy fasho. But he wasnt tough like chavez tho
Holy field is best ever he was robbed even this fight
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How can Lewis trunk & guard be pulled up to his chest?
Yea, I wonder why that was allowed?
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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
Holyfield is the most underated fighter of all times.
Well done both
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2 great 👍 boxers
That body shot by Lewis in the 5th would've snapped a freakin tree in half 😳
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.
Isn't it silly that the commentors seem to want to see knock outs. But this is Boxing
lennox's song at the beginning??
They are legends of boxing history, including Tyson.
The most legends are Ali&Tyson
This fight was certainly fixed by Don King or the mob to set up a rematch. I don't believe the boxers ever knew but the judges certainly must have been paid off. Even a blind person could see that there was no flipping way that was a draw. You could tell that Holyfield came nowhere close to winning this bout. It was Lewis's night.
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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What's the music for Holyfield?
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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4:34 What name this song and singer?
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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Lo mejor del boxeo
Wrong decision by judges
I seen Holyfield fight Michael more of the same way then come back and take the title from Foreman the trilogy with big daddy bow took a lot out of him
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We will injoy this fight for the two warrior Evander Holyfield versus Lennox Lewis
Buena pelea para mi merecido triunfo
Holyfield could not butt on the opponent as he did before....
He clearly did though and got warned on several occasions.
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Que pelea esta cu Cuando ban a seguir peleando
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How could this match go to a rematch.. infact there was a bais
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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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There he goes again constant headlocks and clutching on, not once Holyfield try to Grapple and hold Lewis, Holyfield is the true Warrior.
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Hollyfield had enough questionable defensive moves against Biting Mike Tyson that it's hard to believe he wasn't employing some of the same tactics against Lennox Lewis. I know Tyson was so pissed by Hollyfield's defensive tactics that he turned the Real Deal into the Real Meal.
1:05:00 Holyfield's ear got a piece missing.
Good fight.waiting for the remach
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Both men are well disciplined 🙏🏿
He did the same thing in the Tyson fight trying to headlock and hold his opponent you should have lost points for holding every single round
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Lol klitschko and tyson fury do it more
Esta pelea es muy buena
Memorable contest. One thing I don't understand is that Holly Field has fought to the end. And when Mahik Thaisen confronted Lewies, he was not mentally present, nor did he compete as he did.
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Its got a sniff of Wilder V Fury 1 draw, second fight no contest, America is a bad place to fight to win a Championship.
Boo hoo. I didn't feel so bad for Lennox. Maybe if he hadn't had his shorts halfway up his chest and didn't hold so much. He should have been called on that.
Holyfield is an absolute LEGEND he needed a bigger body to carry that humongous HEART. The man has fought Wars and ducked absolutely Nobody👊
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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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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......
Lewis is a strong man but may looking at him like he can not win the game as he was not heavy in view tho he has punching skills
14:20 That‘s Holyfield saying "Not with me are you playing your leaning games, boy!"
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I suspect the judges weren't persuaded due to Lenox Lewis' reserve, and although out pointing Evander, Lewis didn't fight the last three or even four rounds like he really wanted to show Evander who was boss. It was as if he thought he was ahead enough on points to win, which sometimes is wise, but if that was the case, he certainly didn't show the aggression and effort that Evander did. There are judges, like the British judge, of all people, to disregard the actual points (Lewis was winning on points) and stick it to him by making it a draw. Lewis and Hollyfield were great boxers, but considering the significant reach advantage and power, this wasn't a great fight for Lewis by any means, even thought he won on points.
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What a load of nonsense 🤣
Sou brasileiro. Totalmente de acordo. Lewis foi muito cauteloso e não apresentou todo a sua capacidade, só o suficiente para somar pontos e ganhar. No entanto os juízes optaram pelo empate.
@@aprigio64 Gracias, just translated what you typed into English. Lewis good boxer, but not in this match. BK
I agree with your view and analysis brother.
Lewis is huge. Big reach, height, and weight advantage. Evander was blown up light heavyweight. Wasn't the same after all those wars. 3-5 years past prime here.
Honor a quién honor merece 2, señores boxeadores 😮 gracias por existir
Praise A.L.L.A.H.
Hasta Hollifield se sorprendió. Pero de cualquier forma el público disfrutó de una buena pelea no excelente pero buena entre Comillas. Y las del Canelas?
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Lewis too smart too aggressive, Right from as ever offensive often wins massive
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.
Referee almost got it at 38:14
THE DECISION HERE IS ANOTHER GREAT EXAMPLE WHY WE SHOULD ALL STOP BETTING, PERIOD.
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
Que gran pelea, de estos dos boxeadores de entonces,Lewis y Holdefield
Lenox lewis doesnt know what country he wants to support
what does that have to do with boxing?
Foi uma luta com cubos de gelos
respect to both of them for fighting in front of all of them eyeless spooks.
Está é a luta do século, são dois monstros do boxe mundial. Silvino Sylvestre. Recife-PE. Brasil.
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