Evander Holyfield vs Lennox Lewis
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Evander Holyfield United States · 1962– 55% · #8 in the world
- Lennox Lewis United Kingdom · 1965– 45% · #12 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Evander Holyfield over Lennox Lewis, 55% to 45%. Evander Holyfield is #8 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking, and #7 of the 59 from the United States. Lennox Lewis is #12, and #1 of the 9 from the United Kingdom.
The case for each
Evander Holyfield: The four-time heavyweight champion, who had beaten Tyson twice before facing Lewis.
Lennox Lewis: Drew with Holyfield at Madison Square Garden in March 1999 in a decision widely called a robbery, then won the rematch in November to become undisputed champion.
Side by side
| Evander Holyfield | Lennox Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #12 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Born | 1962 | 1965 |