Lenox Lewis taps out.

[Fausto]

Damn, I was really hoping for a rematch with Klitschko.

LONDON (AP) -- Lennox Lewis retired Friday after a professional career of more than 14 years, the first active heavyweight champion to quit in nearly 50 years.

The 38-year-old boxer said that after months of deliberation he decided to leave the ring rather than defend his WBC title in a rematch against Vitali Klitschko.

``It's a special day in my life,'' Lewis said at a news conference. ``I'd like to announce that June 21, 2003, was my last fight as a professional boxer.''

 

[notfred]

He hasn't boxed in over 6 months, I'd hardly consider him "active".

 

[Hammer]

Originally posted by: notfred
He hasn't boxed in over 6 months, I'd hardly consider him "active".

heavyweights don't box very often. that's considered active.

 

[rh71]

Is his head still ok ? I think it's a good decision.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: rh71
Is his head still ok ? I think it's a good decision.

I think he knows Vitaly would clean his clock this time, so he's leaving on a high note.

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: notfred
He hasn't boxed in over 6 months, I'd hardly consider him "active".

1 or 2 fights a year for a champ is too uncommon.

 

[DieselUV]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: rh71
Is his head still ok ? I think it's a good decision.

I think he knows Vitaly would clean his clock this time, so he's leaving on a high note.

Debateable but I'm not going to start that. I'll just say I don't think Lennox would go into a rematch as under prepared. Just like as he did with Rahman.

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Hammer

Originally posted by: notfred
He hasn't boxed in over 6 months, I'd hardly consider him "active".

heavyweights don't box very often. that's considered active.

True the most active boxer was Tyson in his hayday he fought "professionally" 2/year


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[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Diesel UV

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: rh71
Is his head still ok ? I think it's a good decision.

I think he knows Vitaly would clean his clock this time, so he's leaving on a high note.

Debateable but I'm not going to start that. I'll just say I don't think Lennox would go into a rematch as under prepared. Just like as he did with Rahman.

Well to be honest I wanted to see Lewis get his ass kicked, thus his retirement in a bummer.

 

[misle]

Lenox Lewis taps out.

This is boxing, shouldn't it be, "Lenox Lewis throws in the towel."

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Originally posted by: notfred
He hasn't boxed in over 6 months, I'd hardly consider him "active".

Most professional boxers train for 6 months before a fight, not even considering the vacation they take after the previous fight. That leaves room for 2 matches max per year.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: misle
Lenox Lewis taps out.

This is boxing, shouldn't it be, "Lenox Lewis throws in the towel."

Hmmm....after careful thought and consideration, I'm going to have to go with "Blow me." on this one.

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: misle
Lenox Lewis taps out.

This is boxing, shouldn't it be, "Lenox Lewis throws in the towel."

Hmmm....after careful thought and consideration, I'm going to have to go with "Blow me." on this one.

:beer:

 

[Lash444]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: misle
Lenox Lewis taps out.

This is boxing, shouldn't it be, "Lenox Lewis throws in the towel."

Hmmm....after careful thought and consideration, I'm going to have to go with "Blow me." on this one.

You must sell womens haircare products.

 

[digitalsm]

The heavy weight division is in shambles.

Will be interesting to see what happens. All three belts are more or less up for grabs now.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Lash444

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: misle
Lenox Lewis taps out.

This is boxing, shouldn't it be, "Lenox Lewis throws in the towel."

Hmmm....after careful thought and consideration, I'm going to have to go with "Blow me." on this one.

You must sell womens haircare products.

Yep. You got me.

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: misle
Lenox Lewis taps out.

This is boxing, shouldn't it be, "Lenox Lewis throws in the towel."

Hmmm....after careful thought and consideration, I'm going to have to go with "Blow me." on this one.

So you are saying it should read "Lenox Lewis Blow(s) me"?


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