Lennox Lewis enters Hall of Fame

British former heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis is to be inducted into the International Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Lewis, 43, retired from boxing in 2003 with a record of 41 wins, 2 defeats and one controversial draw to Evander Holyfield in 1999. He was heavyweight champion of the world on three different occasions and is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest fighters.

The heavyweight division has struggled in his absence leading to rumours of a comeback following the return of Vitali Klitschko earlier this year. Although Lewis has laughed off the rumours, claiming there isn’t anybody worth fighting. And who can blame him.

Speaking after the announcement of his Hall of Fame entry, Lewis said: “To be put in the Hall of Fame is an accomplishment that seals my legacy. It will be there forever.”

Watch some higlights of Lennox in action below...

Junior Witter returns on Saturday

Junior Witter will make his return to the ring on Saturday after losing his WBC Light-welterweight title in a shock defeat to Timothy Bradley back in May. His opponent is yet to be named.

For the 34 year old Witter, Saturday is an opportunity to get his career back on track. Prior to his surprise points defeat to Bradley, the Birmingham fighter had his eyes firmly set on a domestic super-fight with Ricky Hatton. A fight that was optimistic to say the least but did have some potential.

I personally believe that Witter wouldn’t stand a chance against the Hitman and the fight would have been a complete waste of time, and more importantly a waste of pay-per-view cash.

However, I am a fan of Junior Witter and will be firmly in his corner come Saturday night.

British Heavyweight champion Danny Williams will headline the bill at York Hall where he will face Poland’s Albert Sosnowski.

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