Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE is a former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2003. Biggs won the gold medal. Lewis’ big dreams came up short that year when he lost by decision to American Tyrell Biggs in the quarterfinals. At birth he weighed 4.8 kg (10 lb 10 oz), and was given the name Lennox by the doctor, who said he "looked like a Lennox." Inside Lennox Lewis' Lion's Lair: Former heavyweight champion gives guided tour of luxury £4m Jamaican mansion Lennox Lewis is a former undisputed heavyweight champion … Lewis was born on 2 September 1965 in West Ham, London, England to Jamaican parents and according to his mother, he would often fight with other children growing up. In 1984, a young 18-year-old Lennox Lewis dreamed big. Coming up short in 1984 inspired Lewis to push harder in 1988. He is a three-time world heavyweight champion.

He dreamed of winning the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.