Hasim Rahman vs Lennox Lewis II
On November 17, 2001, Lennox Lewis (38-2-1, 29 KOs) gets a shot at the heavyweight WBC and IBF titles held by Hasim Rahman (35-2, 29 KOs).
Rahman vs Lewis II Stats
Hasim Rahman is coming in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 78% KO rate; his last fight was a 5th round KO victory over Lewis, 6 months and 26 days ago. Lennox Lewis is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 70% KO rate, with his last fight being a 5th round KO loss to Rahman, 6 months and 26 days ago.
Rahman vs Lewis II Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 81.7-18.3 in favor of Hasim Rahman. Lennox Lewis is going to look good in the fight but he won't be able to do enough to win. Rahman should win this fight.
Rahman vs Lewis II Result
In the rematch, Lennox Lewis stopped the champion via KO in the 4th round of the 12-round world-title fight, and is crowned the new WBC and IBF heavyweight champion. Lewis improves his record to 39-2-1 (30 KOs), while Rahman adds a loss to his record at 35-3.