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There is not too much left for me to do, but I am sure there are a couple of great fights out there for me. I have basically achieved my goals. There are a few fights the public wants to see, and that is really what is left for me.
Lennox Lewis
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Lennox Lewis
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: September 2
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Lennox Claudius Lewis
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Adversity is something that makes reaching your goals so much more rewarding than if it didn't exist.
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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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If the media didn't know I played chess, there'd be no angle on me at all.
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