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October 2, 2018 – Kiev, Ukraine – Ex Heavyweight Boxing champion Lennox Lewis gestures during an authographs signing event on the 56th WBC ( World Boxing Council ) Convention in Kiev, Ukraine, 02 October, 2018. The 56th WBC Convention takes place in Kiev from September 30 to October 05. The event participate of boxing legends Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Eric Morales, Alexander Usik, Vitali Klitschko and about 700 congress participants from 160 countries. 56th WBC Convention in Kiev PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY – ZUMAn230 20181002_zaa_n230_841 Copyright: xStrx
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October 2, 2018 – Kiev, Ukraine – Ex Heavyweight Boxing champion Lennox Lewis gestures during an authographs signing event on the 56th WBC ( World Boxing Council ) Convention in Kiev, Ukraine, 02 October, 2018. The 56th WBC Convention takes place in Kiev from September 30 to October 05. The event participate of boxing legends Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Eric Morales, Alexander Usik, Vitali Klitschko and about 700 congress participants from 160 countries. 56th WBC Convention in Kiev PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY – ZUMAn230 20181002_zaa_n230_841 Copyright: xStrx
One of the most anticipated fights in recent years, Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is finally around the corner. On February 17th in Riyadh at the ‘Ring of Fire’ Event, one of the two fighters will be dealt the first loss of their professional careers. ‘The Gypsy King’ has had one of the greatest careers in heavyweight boxing, and standing opposite him is the Ukranian, Usyk.
This match holds great significance for boxing as this will crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 and the first undisputed champion ever in the four-belt era. And what better way to celebrate a winner than having the last undisputed champion as the ‘guest of honor’?
Lennox Lewis to crown the new heavyweight
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Boxing reporter Michael Benson took to X to report the News. He wrote, “Lennox Lewis – boxing’s last undisputed heavyweight world champion – will be a “guest of honour” at Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk,” sparking widespread appreciation of the decision by the audience. Reportedly, this decision was taken by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman himself. One of Lewis’ tasks will be to “represent the WBC in crowning the new undisputed champion.”
Lennox Lewis – boxing's last undisputed heavyweight world champion – will be a "guest of honour" at Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and will represent the WBC in crowning the new undisputed champion, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has said.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) January 23, 2024
When Lewis fought legendary Evander Holyfield for the second time, he secured his undisputed title in 1999 unifying the WBC, WBA, IBO, and IBF titles.. Their first fight had ended in a controversial draw. Both Fury and Usyk have the chance to do the same if hopefully, their fight does not end in a draw. Fury’s heavyweight peer, WBO Interim champion Zhilei Zhang revealed the only way Fury can beat Usyk according to him.
Zhilei Zhang provides his opinions on the fight
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Zhang told the reporter, “I think it all depends on what type of training camp they have and what type of preparation both of the fighters do in their training camp.” He proceeded to talk of Fury’s advantages. According to Zhang, Fury’s physical feats will give him an edge over Usyk.
Zhang mentioned that in a perfect world, He sees Fury winning. No matter how the Ring of Fire ends, the winners will be the audience as they get to witness hopefully, one of the best fights of our times.
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With less than 4 weeks left for their fight, who do you think will Lennox Lewis crown as his successor? Will it be the Gypsy King or will Usyk keep his undefeated streak going? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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