Originally published at: On This Day: Lennox Lewis, Altitude and One Perfect Punch – The Night Rahman Shocked the World (2001) – Boxing News
On April 22, 2001, Lennox Lewis lost his heavyweight crown to Hasim Rahman in one of boxing’s biggest upsets—a result shaped by preparation, conditions, and a perfectly timed right hand.
Huge upset and Lennox had to take Rahman to court to get the rematch.
Lennox Lewis avenged all his losses.