Newz Forum: BOXING: Lewis Retires Without Fulfilling Promise

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Associated Press - February 9, 2004

The heavyweight champion of the world retired, and the world responded with a big yawn. Don't blame boxing, a sport that has enough problems as it is. Blame Lennox Lewis, who wanted fans to embrace him but never gave them a chance.

At a London hotel on Friday, Lewis bid the sport goodbye, turning down a lucrative rematch with Vitali Klitschko to become the first heavyweight champion in nearly a half-century to retire for good while still holding the title.

He brought along a pair of Violets - one his fiance, the other his mother - and spoke like a man relieved to be finally unburdened by the price of fame.

"I just wanted to keep my life private as much as I possibly could," Lewis said.

I cant remeber did he fight Tyson??? actually i think he did i bet with my friend that Lewis would kick Tysons behind and i was right.

I would have like to have seen him fight once,maybe twice more..It's a shame that he retired but why not go out top dog!

did he promsie to fight Vitali Klitschko?

Originally posted by Ben
did he promsie to fight Vitali Klitschko?

No don't think he did,he fought him once and beat him.

I think he made a good choice in retiring,look at the likes of Tyson and Holyfield they should have got out when they could.

Lewis should have had one more fight and beat Klitshko again then he would have gone out a true GREAT! Leaving this way with questions unanswered it will hang over him forever.

Yea he should have, i think that is what every fan wants, but LEwis stated that he wont be able to give 110% that measn no fight.