On June 8, 2002, Lennox Lewis delivered a historic knockout against Mike Tyson, cementing his status as the greatest heavyweight of his era. The fight, which was one of the biggest money fights in boxing history at that point, saw Lewis systematically dismantle Tyson before delivering a knockout blow. This event, which occurred 22 years ago, is remembered as a defining moment in boxing history, showcasing Lewis's dominance in the sport and his retention of the heavyweight title.
My ringside credential from @LennoxLewis' historic KO of Mike Tyson to retain the heavyweight title to culminate one of the biggest fights in #boxing history & one of the most memorable fight weeks I have ever covered -- 22 years ago today. https://t.co/qTuLjUArdT
3 posters in my #boxing collection -- PPV, site, limited Neiman art site -- from when I was ringside as the great @LennoxLewis cemented his status as greatest heavyweight of his era with a KO of Mike Tyson in the biggest money fight in history at that point -- 22 years ago today. https://t.co/lP97EfaPlU
On the anniversary of #LewisTyson, tell us your favourite heavyweight of all-time... 👇 https://t.co/ncjvd8jB9O
Lennox Lewis stamped his greatness with a systematic beating of MIke Tyson #OnThisDay in 2002. https://t.co/AvmyWim1qB
🗓 ON THIS DAY in 2002... @LennoxLewis knocked Mike Tyson out COLD 😮💨 Is Lennox the greatest heavyweight of all time? 🤔 #LewisTyson | #Knockout | #BoxingHistory https://t.co/l0jIzGZGQX