Nickname: None
Birthplace: West Ham, London, England, UK
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 41 – 2 – 1 (32 KOs)
Years Active: 1989 – 2003
Biography
Olympic gold medalist (1988) and undisputed heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis unified every major belt and defeated each man he ever faced. His jab, patience, and composure redefined the modern heavyweight template.
In the Hobby
Lewis’s rookie launches the 1990s glossy trading-card era, bridging Panini Europe and American Kayo/Classic issues.
Rookie & Early Issues
1991 Kayo Boxing #121 (USA): true rookie card.
1991 Panini SuperSport (Italy): European release.
Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1991 Kayo Boxing
Rookie Year: 1991
Recent Notable Sales: 1991 Kayo (PSA 10) — $850 (2024)
Legacy
Lewis’s rookie anchors 1990s heavyweight collecting — a symbol of precision, dominance, and professionalism.