Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 KOs) retired as an all-time great in the heavyweight division. Lewis fought the best and beat them, becoming a three-time world champion, a two-time lineal champion, and an undisputed champion. He is often spoken of alongside the greatest boxers of all time. In an interview with Hard Rock Bet in late 2025, the Brit named his top five fighters of all time.
Lennox Lewis shares his top 5 boxers of all time
When asked to name his top five fighters of all time, Lewis said:
“Oh man. I would say Muhammad Ali, Jack Johnson, Hagler, George Foreman, Joe Louis…there you go.”
Lewis was then asked whether he would put himself among those names, and the Brit said: “Yeah, I’m in that room. I’m definitely in that room.”
Looking at Lennox Lewis’s elite five
When looking at Lewis’s list, it’s understandable that it’s loaded with heavyweights. Muhammad Ali (56-5, 37 KOs) is an obvious choice for many, with his exceptional speed, ring IQ, and cultural impact, ensuring his legacy is secure.
Joe Louis (66-3, 52 KOs) reigned supreme at heavyweight for an incredible 12 years, known for his heavy hands and brilliant combination punching.
Next on Lewis’s list was Jack Johnson (53-11-8, 33 KOs), who became the first African-American heavyweight world champion. Johnson was a brilliant counterpuncher with exceptional ring IQ.
Lewis selected the legendary George Foreman (76-5, 68 KOs). Foreman had terrifying power and was exceptional at cutting the ring off. He was involved in many memorable matchups, but will arguably be remembered for his memorable 10th-round KO of Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight champion in history, at 45.
The only non-heavyweight that Lennox Lewis picked was Marvin Hagler (62-3-2, 52 KOs). Marvellous was a brilliant switch-hitter who carried fight-ending power in both hands. His granite chin enabled him to stay competitive in fights, and with that single-shot knockout power and great conditioning, he could always turn a fight his way.
