Sometimes the image of the intellectual boxer did for me more harm than good. If a boxer has … - Lennox Lewis

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Lennox Lewis

Sometimes the image of the intellectual boxer did for me more harm than good. If a boxer has a reputation as an intellectual, some people no longer respect him as a fighter. With me it was always Lennox should react, not think. But thats nonsense. Only the guy who controls his opponent wins.

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