A boxer should quit at the top, as they say. But thatยs complicated. There are plenty of people in boxing who make money out off you. And they tell you that youยve still got it, that itยs still getting better.
Lennox LewisWhen I was fighting Tyrell Biggs, Tyson was telling me at ringside to hit him to the ribs. We always had a mutual respect for each other since we sparred those early times. We got that over with.
Lennox LewisI play chess about four hours a day in training camp. You have to decide what move to use, or what combination of moves. I think less when I box because the reaction time is a lot quicker, but some people call me the chess boxer because they say I think too much in the ring. I take my time and they don't see the action they want. Some boxers just go in there and just throw punches and hope to win.
Lennox Lewis