Sometimes the image of the intellectual boxer did for me more harm than good. If a boxer has a reputation as an intellectual, some people no longer respect him as a fighter. With me it was always ยLennox should react, not thinkย. But thatยs nonsense. Only the guy who controls his opponent wins.
Lennox LewisA great champion needs a background in amateur boxing, Iย'm convinced of that. There you learn everything that youยll need later as a pro. Someone whoยs got more than 400 amateur fights behind him no longer gets nervous before going into the ring and doesnยt lose his nerve during a fight. You know all the boxing styles, youยre prepared for anything, youยve got the pedigree that you need to be a successful pro.
Lennox LewisDuring the past twenty-three years, I have set a number of goals for myself and Iโm proud to say that these goals have been achieved.
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