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19 Years On Lennox Lewis Clears Up Issue On His Fight With Mike Tyson

Nineteen years ago today one of the great heavyweight occasions of modern boxing history happened.

Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson finally met in a boxing ring after years of fans wanting to see them throw hands.

Granted, it happened a lot later than most wanted.

Sure, Tyson was past his best.

But, eventually, after plenty of insults and a press conference brawl, the two finally got in a boxing ring on June 8th, 2002.

Here’s what happened:

Lewis winning conclusively in the end.

He pointed out today being the anniversary on Twitter saying:

Many thought the press conference brawl before the fight was staged.

Lewis was quick to point out however today that wasn’t the case:

Wow, nearly two decades on.

19 years ago today.

Where does the time go at all.

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