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Mission Impossible James Lawton

Mission Impossible By James Lawton

Mission Impossible by James Lawton


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The story of Lennox Lewis' unswerving dedication to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 1999. Earlier in the year, he had survived one of the most outrageous decisions in boxing history, the awarding of a draw in his fight with Evander Holyfield, having clearly beaten him.

Mission Impossible Summary

Mission Impossible: How Lennox Lewis Unified the World Heavyweight Title by James Lawton

Lennox Lewis finally won it all in Las Vagas on 13 November 1999. He was crowned undisputed heavy-weight champion of the world, becoming the first Briton in the twentieth century to land the richest prize in sport. But Lewis, BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 1999 had done more than beat boxing's legendary warrior Evander Holyfield. He had survived one of the most outrageous decisions in boxing history following the first contest between the two fighters, the awarding of a draw at New York's Madison Square Garden after he had clearly outfought, outpunched and outpointed Holyfield. He took on the dark forces of boxing - including the sport's manipulator-in-chief, Don King - and emerged triumphant. James Lawton followed Lewis on every step of his extraordinary journey and the result is more than just another boxing story. Mission Impossible is the remarkable tale of one honest, unswervingly dedicated man's battle to emulate the greatest names in boxing. It is the account of a decent man who refused to sacrifice his principles, who never ducked a challenge and who in the end pulled off his mission impossible. This title may be updated to include Lewis's upcoming fights.

About James Lawton

James Lawton, chief sports writer of the Daily Express and a winner of the British Sports Journalist of the Year award, has covered every major heavyweight title fight over the last twenty years. This is his sixth book.

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GOR001595326
9781840184419
1840184418
Mission Impossible: How Lennox Lewis Unified the World Heavyweight Title by James Lawton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Transworld Publishers Ltd
20010402
288
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