Evander Holyfield EXCLUSIVE on Lennox Lewis: He made it PERSONAL; I knew I BEAT HIM 

He lost vs the 7ft russian...

chochopav we all know he really won though

He was robbed that fight

He was robbed for sure. Plus it would have made him the oldest heavyweight champion in history. I watched it. He clearly won.

@@te-tg4ip but he didn’t win

I agree. I am an American but if a fighter has a fighting spirit a lot of times I’ll root for them even if they are not American. Lennox was a great fighter, but very cautious. He didn’t really endear himself to American fans mainly for that reason. He also came off as aloof and arrogant at times. Even if he had been a little more like Tyson Furry, he would have had a larger fan base. Holyfield always took risks and gave it his all. It caused him to a have a huge following. Again Lennox was a great fighter, but I think people like a fighter who is willing to take more risks like Evander. Lennox is more likeable now as a commentator. Even he had been more like he is now when he was a fighter he would have had a greater fan base. I actually liked him initially. But when he started making comments about Evander having kids out of wedlock, I didn’t like him that much for awhile. I like him more now and do believe he was a great fighter during his time.

Evander needed the knockout to "win" this fight, he knew it and everyone knew it. HBO (and the general public) was also pushing for Lewis v Tyson, But your right, A 37yo Holyfield beat a prime Lewis. Imagine what would of happened if Holyfield was anywhere near his best?

We'll have to agree to disagree i'm afraid, their first fight wasn't close, i gave Holyfield 3 rounds at the most, namely 3, 10 & 11., he raised his game & fought better in the rematch, scoring rounds 6, 7, 9 & 12 for Holyfield, he didn't do enough to secure victory in my opinion and Lewis despite not giving one of his stronger performances, did enough to win.

@@lummox4297 Holyfield's form was actually good leading up to & after his fight with Lewis, his victories over Mercer, Tyson, Moorer, Ruiz & Rahman confirm this., yet Lewis beats him and everyone says Holyfield was shot and washed up...

@@peterhaye8537 Boxing; Lennox Goes Potty Over Trainer Stew; Manny's mouth sparks big fight row Sport Dillon, John The Mirror (London, England) Mar 14, 2000 LENNOX LEWIS has had a bust-up with trainer Emanuel Steward just as he begins preparations for his first fight as undisputed world heavyweight champion. Lewis was infuriated by reports that Steward claimed Evander Holyfield should have won their historic, second clash last November. Lewis' promoter Panos Eliades was forced to step in and act as peacemaker. It is the latest twist in a relationship which has sometimes been rocky, although Steward will continue to train Lewis for his clash with Michael Grant in New York on April 29. Eliades said: "Lennox was very upset when he heard about what had been reported, but things are okay now.

I think u we're watching a different fight. Evander won the second.

Evander beat him the second time. It was one a piece. They both got robbed.

@@robiulahmed I agree. The second one was a great fight but Lennox won the first one easy

One a piece, Lewis got robbed in the first fight but Holyfield may have edged it in the rematch, Holyfield was not even in his prime

@@ZBOXINGTALK Thanks for keeping it 100. N like u said Lennox was in his prime n Holyfield eas really not a heavyweight. He was not as big as Lennox. Im not taking anything away from Lennox. He was a great champ

Agree w u

Exactly. Holyfield definitely had the better moments in the rematch stunning Lewis multiple times. But he only could fight in spurts and couldn't keep a consistent work rate.

@@BrownBomber92181 Holyfield had a good Round 7, where he stunned Lewis twice but apart from that, i didn't see Lewis stunned multiple times, the fight was closer than their first match but Lewis did enough to win.

@@jasoncooper482 Lewis definitely won the fight, like I said Holyfield had the better moments, but it wasn't enough to win the fight. He won 4 or 5 rounds max. It was a much better fight than the first one

Headbutt shit

Liar

U mean winner in lennox lewis fight ? Hell naah

Evanders head is extremely hard and lead filled. He knew how to use it.

@92VXEGYep pretty sure Holy took peds when he transformed from cruiser to heavy and he also did like to put his head in,nevertheless he was an extremely entertaining and enjoyable fighter to watch.We all know Pac has more than likely juiced but that doesn't seem to diminish his popularity and the fact he was involved in some truly memorable fights..The notion that real boxing fans don't like cheaters is fanciful and misleading,with the amount of fights boxers were doing per year back in the 40's 50's and 60's if you don't believe they were on something then you're deluding yourself,it happens and has happened for a long time.

@92VXEG more than likely opiates,heavily available through that decade

92VXEG it was the 90s everyone was on roids

#SovietUnion#Stalin

Duran is the sorest loser of all time Lmao, Whuut u mean “Americans”...

I'm American and Holyfield is a headbuttjng cheater. Lennox is still the last UNDISPUTED heavyweight champion of the world.

huh?? Nothin wrong with the way Merican take defeat.........Wilders an asshole.... but hes just 1 guy.

@@SA77888 what about Hopkins?

I agree, as a matter of fact the great Emmanuel Stewart was outraged by the outcome of the 1st fight. It was one of the biggest robberies in boxing.

StewarD

Boxing; Lennox Goes Potty Over Trainer Stew; Manny's mouth sparks big fight row Sport Dillon, John The Mirror (London, England) Mar 14, 2000 LENNOX LEWIS has had a bust-up with trainer Emanuel Steward just as he begins preparations for his first fight as undisputed world heavyweight champion. Lewis was infuriated by reports that Steward claimed Evander Holyfield should have won their historic, second clash last November. Lewis' promoter Panos Eliades was forced to step in and act as peacemaker. It is the latest twist in a relationship which has sometimes been rocky, although Steward will continue to train Lewis for his clash with Michael Grant in New York on April 29. Eliades said: "Lennox was very upset when he heard about what had been reported, but things are okay now.

@@blanewalker5512 Boxing: Lewis wars with trainer over title claim Sport Tracy, Ted Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) Mar 14, 2000 LENNOX LEWIS has had a raging row with his trainer Emanuel Steward The bust-up came as he began the build-up to his first fight as undisputed world heavyweight champion. Lewis was left fuming by reports that Steward claimed Evander Holyfield should have won their historic bout last November. And the British fighter's promoter Panos Eliades was forced to step in as peacemaker in their war. It is the latest twist in a relationship which has sometimes been rocky, although Steward will continue to train Lewis for his clash with Michael Grant in New York on April 29.

@@lummox4297 Yeah, the second fight was up for debate, I had Lennox winning it personally. Lennox secured himself as a top 3 atg with the first win though, that isn't up for debate.

I thought Lewis won both but the 2nd one was closer.

Lewis wasn't given anything, i scored rounds 6, 7, 9 & 12 for Holyfield in their rematch, he fought better but didn't win the fight in my opinion.

2nd fight was definitely much closer and more competitive. After watching it many times, Evander definitely landed the best blows of the fight and had the best moments. He clearly stunned Lewis at least 3 times in that fight. But Holyfield couldn't fight at a very high pace like he did in the early 90' s and 80's. Lewis was more consistent and scoring each round Lewis definitely had the advantage. However Lewis definitely did not impress in the rematch

Boxing: Lewis wars with trainer over title claim Sport Tracy, Ted Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) Mar 14, 2000 LENNOX LEWIS has had a raging row with his trainer Emanuel Steward The bust-up came as he began the build-up to his first fight as undisputed world heavyweight champion. Lewis was left fuming by reports that Steward claimed Evander Holyfield should have won their historic bout last November. And the British fighter's promoter Panos Eliades was forced to step in as peacemaker in their war. It is the latest twist in a relationship which has sometimes been rocky, although Steward will continue to train Lewis for his clash with Michael Grant in New York on April 29.

Yep 115-113

Yes it was. I had it 6 rounds each. I just wonder if the scoring was affected by the bad judging in the first fight.

@@raymondgirardtan4978 I wouldn’t argue with that. Boxing politics

Lewis was a class act both in & out of the ring.

@@jasoncooper482 Lewis was condescending. Never could just be straight up complementing of the other fighter and stop praising himself.

Are you serious?! AJ is clearly ducking Tyson Fury

He ducked razor Ruddock. He also was the dirtiest fighter period

@@sugs1191 damn right holyfield ducked Ruddock

A decent amount of people, including ringside reporters thought he won the 2nd fight. I don't, and I'm his biggest fan, but it was close, I had it 116-112 or 115-113, can't remember. But as the older, smaller fighter, he was the aggressor and took it to Lewis, and hurt Lennox more than Lennox hurt him in the 2nd fight.

That's how i saw it, Holyfield fought better in the second and the fight was closer but was in no way a bad decision, Lewis edged it out in my opinion.

Nah Lewis won both although the second was much closer

Nonsense, Holyfield was well beaten, end of.

@@tonymorph3672 first fight Lewis. Again hollyfield was sick in that fight. 2nd fight was a draw. Weather u think hollyfield or Lewis won the 2nd fight it don't matter the difference was a round or 2 that's it. It deserved a 3rd fight and rematch. It was Lewises toughest fight and oppent by far other then Klitschko witch shows how good he was

Lennox smacked Holyfield up. 10 losses vs 2 losses. Big L.

@@MT-eo6tq n they both were by one punch ko. Weak chin

@@JoseDiaz-yl9sh Must have been an unbelievable fighter to achieve what he did with a weak chin, great compliment you gave him

@@dannyodonnell738 Thank you he was a great fighter. Both were great. God bless

@peter stott How about he beat Tyson how about the fights with Reddick Bowe? U don't know asshole. Remember he wasn't a real heavy weight. Read the past n learn. Idiot

Holyfield won the second fight unofficially most people and boxing critics agree

@@frankparis3801 show me 1

@@bersanderdiyok1247 Lennox Rules World on Unholy Decision: Lewis' Undisputed Championship Is Easily Disputed By Kevin Kernon NYPost November 14, 1999 5:00am LAS VEGAS - There is an undisputed world champion in the heavyweight ranks this morning. And there is controversy. It was tally-ho for Holyfield. At the age of 37, his career could end with this questionable decision. The Post scored the fight 116-112 for Holyfield. There were no knockdowns in the fight and Lewis wound up with a small cut over his right eye from an early accidental headbutt.

It's an Easy Decision; Holyfield should Hang 'em Up After Latest Ripoff By Wallace Matthews New York Post November 15, 1999 05:00am Lennox Lewis, three years younger, three inches taller, anywhere from 25 to 40 pounds heavier, has proven only that he wants no part of a real fight with Evander Holyfield but is perfectly willing to accept a gift from the judges, so long as he doesn’t get hurt too much in the process Holyfield deserved the decision over Lewis Saturday night. Instead, he got kicked to the curb, where a beat-up car was waiting to drive him away. Wonder if HBO will give similar treatment to rounds three and 12, both clearly won by Holyfield but scored for Lewis on the cards of Chuck Giampa and Billy Graham, an 83-year-old man who was up way past his bedtime. In truth, it doesn’t really matter. Holyfield should have won the fight and didn’t. Unmarked and happy, he made an appearance at a “victory party” thrown by Don King, then, at 4 a.m., he went out dancing with rapper LL Cool J

Justice Lands The Knockout Punch Daily Mail Jeff Powell Last Updated at 00:00 15 November 1999 AMERICA bent over backwards to be fair to Lennox Lewis here and it couldn't have happened to a nicer Englishman. The International Boxing Federation's last-minute refusal to approve this event caused a greater furore than the scorecards, even though the judging here performed a disservice to Evander Holyfield almost comparable to the injustice of which Lewis complained in New York eight months ago. America's generosity in giving Lewis the benefit of all the doubts and disputes of recent months was a gesture which set the good of the game above selfish interest The scoring here smacked of compensation to Lewis for the drawn scorecards in New York. But it weighed on the scales of justice in the rematch. Lewis was a denial of Holyfield's heroic revival of will and physique at the age of 37. I was by no means alone at ringside in making Holyfield the winner. Anyone less committed to the cause - be it personal or patriotic for a man of Jamaican origin, English birth and Canadian upbringing - would have wilted before Holyfield's onslaught in the middle of the fight. Lewis wobbled as alarmingly as the heavier drinkers among his three to four thousand English supporters in the 19,000-capacity Thomas and Mack Centre, but somehow stayed upright and in contention. The wound, or the manner of its infliction, affected Lewis's concentration and after losing the sixth he was in serious trouble in the next as Holyfield connected with a short left hook followed by damaging combinations. Lewis reeled but survived to stage a gallant rally at the end, which made the seventh far and away the best of the 24 rounds they have shared in their two encounters. It is these introspective spells of inaction which leave many Americans dissatisfied, his trainer Emanuel Steward included. What does need to be recorded is Holyfield's phenomenal capacity for reinventing himself every time his career looks finished. The old man of New York came close to another of his miracles. Then, having been denied, the born-again Holy-field said: 'While I can't say was happy with the scoring, when you leave it in the hands of the judges you have to live with their decision.

EMANeleVenElevEn: so did Evander, Tyson and many other Heavyweights in the 90’s

@EMANeleVenElevEn 2 losses vs 10 losses. Big L.

The Real Deal was the Best Heavyweight in his ERA, he fought Lenox at a advance age and past his prime and ERA !!!!

Holyfield is one of the greatest ALL-TIME pound for pound fighters. Not just the 80s or 90s. He fought a HOF fighter to win a title in his 12th pro fight, and was 2-time fighter of the year in the 90s, and once in the 80s, and as a heavyweight consistently fought guys who outweighed him by 20-40lbs. Also compare the W-L records of his opponents compared to his rivals...and finally, had he retired when he should have, (after destroying Moorer in 1997), he would have had beaten every fighter he ever faced. Total all-time stud.

Joe Blough I’m right with you on that one, wish he would’ve retired after beating up Moorer in their rematch. His place in HW history would’ve been a LOT higher. Still however top 10 of all time

I'm not a Lennox Lewis fanboy but i felt he beat Holyfield on both occasions. Their first fight wasn't close and i gave Holyfield three rounds at the most, namely 3, 10 & 11, Lewis was robbed. The rematch was closer scoring rounds 6, 7, 9 & 12 for Holyfield who fought better but didn't do enough to secure victory. Holyfield was a great fighter no doubt but was very unaccepting regarding his defeat with Lewis, claiming their rematch was a robbery, that's a strange one, he was well beaten.

If Holyfield went all out in the 7th in that second one he had Lewis hurting and backing up three times. Then in the 8th they were both on even terms but Holy nailed him again and could have put him down but he's just lost a couple steps. I had Holy barely winning the second one but they gave it to Lewis because of the horrible first decision. Both guys were great and the only fighter to go 12 rounds twice and not get knocked down. Toughest fight for both guys.

@Your Neighbor Evander did win that second fight, and if Evander had fought that first fight against Lewis the way he did in that rematch then it wouldn't have been no if ands or buts about it...

@Your Neighbor You're right because l rewatch that fight day before yesterday again simply because l haven't seen it in ages and yes, Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfeild in that rematch but Holyfeild fought a much better fight, l agree Holyfeild lost both fights legitimately...

@boxing fan uk you could be right.

you 100% right

Ment to put wasnt my most exciting fighter

I thought Lewis won both fights, funny how Holyfield refers to the second Lewis fight as a bad decision, no decision is as bad as his first fight with Ruiz, a bout in which Holyfield clearly lost yet was gifted the decision.

He certainly won the first, second was closer but Lewis looked to have done just enough.

Second was very sus. Would've been better if they just gave the win to Lennox in the first fight, and gave them a draw in the second fight (that would've made more sense).

@Liberalism is a Cult hasim rahman disagrees

No he didn't it could have went either way.

They dont look alike at all

Evander won that second fight and should've been awarded that second fight... Go back and watch, Lennox Lewis got shook in that rematch...

says the keyboard warrior

@@boxcon3429 idiot. I played college baseball n rookie league asshole

@Eye TV His 2 losses by one punch Ko. Rackman or however you spell it n the guy who was crying in there 2nd fight. 2 unknowns

@@JoseDiaz-yl9sh you never took a punch from a heavyweight contender in your life so your comment is laughable

@@boxcon3429 Another dickhead. Kimbo did hit me so ur wrong. He did have his pro card. Yea he dropped me but im 5 ft 6 200. Dickhead. Come to perrine n we can fix this.