I've got a new life now, a new future, there's a lot more to Lennox Lewis than just being a boxer.
— Lennox Lewis
In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it's just like chess.
I don't have anything else to prove.
I just want to complete my legacy.
So, I gave my belts out to others to give them a chance.
My main goal was to win all the belts, and I have done that.
During the past 23 years, I have set a number of goals for myself and I'm proud to say that these goals have been achieved.
The fight will last as long as I allow it to last, and then I will knock him out.
I always ask myself why old heavyweights come back, but I plan to stay out of the ring.
When you look back in history and see other fighters coming back, it's never really been good for them.
The mission I set out on in the beginning - to become heavyweight champion of the world, undisputed, lineal champion - you could say that mission is complete.
If the media didn't know I played chess, there'd be no angle on me at all.
You can just fight one man at a time.
Whatever I do, I always want to get better.
People know I was the last true champion.
I have been in there with all of them and there is nothing left for me to prove.
If I don't feel the same hunger as I once did then I definitely shouldn't box any more.
I've worked hard and accomplished what I've accomplished in the heavyweight scene.
I wanted to prove I was the best fighter in the world.
When you go into the other guy's backyard you cannot hope to win on points.
After you win all these belts, you cannot fight all these mandatory guys.
Now I am ready to set new goals and start a new career for myself outside of the ring.
It's not rage that drives me, it's competition.
If the money's right, I'm happy to bust up the other side of his face... No problem.
