Quotes from Lennox Lewis


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People know I was the last true champion.


When you go into the other guy's backyard you cannot hope to win on points.


So, I gave my belts out to others to give them a chance.


My main goal was to win all the belts, and I have done that.


If the money's right, I'm happy to bust up the other side of his face... No problem.


If I don't feel the same hunger as I once did then I definitely shouldn't box any more.


I've worked hard and accomplished what I've accomplished in the heavyweight scene.


I wanted to prove I was the best fighter in the world.


During the past 23 years, I have set a number of goals for myself and I'm proud to say that these goals have been achieved.


The mission I set out on in the beginning - to become heavyweight champion of the world, undisputed, lineal champion - you could say that mission is complete.


You can just fight one man at a time.


When you look back in history and see other fighters coming back, it's never really been good for them.


Now I am ready to set new goals and start a new career for myself outside of the ring.


I just want to complete my legacy.


I have been in there with all of them and there is nothing left for me to prove.


I don't have anything else to prove.


I always ask myself why old heavyweights come back, but I plan to stay out of the ring.


After you win all these belts, you cannot fight all these mandatory guys.


The fight will last as long as I allow it to last, and then I will knock him out.


It's not rage that drives me, it's competition.