Lets settle this today. Do you consider Lennox Lewis Canadian or British?

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  • Cobra Curry
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    #71
    Originally posted by ShoulderRoll
    He learned to box in Canada.

    He was on two Canadian Olympic teams and won an Olympic gold medal for Canada.

    Lennox Lewis obviously represents Canadian boxing.
    Undoubtedly a product of the Canadian system but as a pro he was billed out of West Ham, fought to a chorus of football songs and was most successful under an American coach. A good number of fans followed him to Vegas and there was nary a Maple Leaf to be seen.

    A financial decision? Sure, but that's the decision he made and while he was never as popular as Bruno he did receive support which I'm sure he appreciated while he was fighting in the States.


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    • paulf
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      #72
      Originally posted by Boxing fan1981
      What does he have to say about this? There’s your answer.
      Bingo.

      Lewis's roots are all over. I'll defer to whatever it is he chooses to claim.

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