Such lofty heights came from humble beginnings. He later unified the heavyweight titles and retired as a champion in 2004. Lewis won Olympic boxing gold for Canada at the 1988 Seoul Games and became WBC champion in 1992.
"When my different friends look at my documentary, they're so amazed at the mental and physical aspect, but (also) just me as a person," Lewis said.
Set to premiere Monday on Crave in Canada, the 96-minute documentary examines Lewis's rough early years in England, his move to Kitchener, Ont., his progression through the amateur ranks and eventual reign at the top of the heavyweight division. "It was more that this was a kid who focused on his ability and focused on what he needed to do. "It's not the (usual) story," Lewis said. It was the mental strength that left him feeling particularly proud of the accomplishments showcased in his career-spanning documentary, "Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story." The physical gifts that helped boxer Lennox Lewis reach his sport's greatest heights are obvious when looking at his chiselled frame.
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