Lewis: Fury on brink of history
LENNOX LEWIS believes Tyson Fury would complete one of the greatest comebacks in heavyweight boxing history if he beats Deontay Wilder.
Three years ago today Fury upset Wladimir Klitschko to win the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles in Germany.
But the British star has fought just twice since – against low-level opposition – after a backdated two-year doping ban, mental health problems and battles with alcohol.
And former heavyweight king Lewis (right) believes a Fury win this weekend would rank alongside the returns of George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.
“It will be one of the greatest comebacks,” said Lewis.
“It will be a part of history. People will look at him being written off to coming back and I think that has motivated him.
“He wants to be from CHRIS McKENNA in Los Angeles champion again and this is the perfect stage.
“It ranks as a part of history – he wants to prove everybody wrong.”
Lewis believes if the fight goes the distance then Fury will remain unbeaten and become WBC heavyweight champion.
But he would not rule out Wilder keeping his record clean with a knockout victory. And the British hero says the winner will turn his attention to facing WBA, IBF and WBO champion Anthony Joshua.
He said: “I imagine the countdown is to Joshua, he is the man at the top, someone always wants him, it is what happens when you are at the top.”
BT Sport Box Office will exclusively show Wilder v Fury on December 1, available to buy for just £19.95. Find out more at www.bt.com/sportboxoffice