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Sometimes success needs interruption to regain focus and shake off complacency.

Lennox Lewis

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Lennox Lewis
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: September 2
Boxer
Professional Boxer
Lennox Claudius Lewis
Shake
Shakes
Focus
Success
Sometimes
Interruption
Needs
Regain
Interruptions
Complacency

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