BOXERS TAKE THE FLOOR.Byline: MARK STANIFORTH LENNOX LEWIS Lennox Claudius Lewis CBE (born September 2 1965 in West Ham, London, England) is a retired professional boxer who represented Canada in the Olympics and fought under the British flag as a professional. He is a former undisputed lineal heavyweight champion. and Hasim Rahman Hasim "The Rock" Shariff Rahman (born November 7, 1972), is an American boxer who became the heavyweight champion of the world by knocking out Lennox Lewis in 2001. His nickname is The Rock (the name comes from his last name, correctly pronounced "rock-mahn"). gave us a taste what might happen when the two square up for their world heavyweight title rematch REMATCH Cardiology Clinical trials–Randomized Evaluation of Mechanical Assistance Therapy as an alternative in Congestive Heart failure–related to use of a portable, electric left ventricular-assist system–LVAS–eg, HeartMate® in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. on November 17 when a brawl erupted during their television debate. The two big fighters knocked over a table and fought on the floor of an American television studio after Lewis reacted angrily to jibes from his opponent which he believed questioned his sexuality. Here's how the 'action' unfolded: ROUND ONE: Rahman comes out firing, knocking Lewis back into the ropes with his claim that he "acted gay" in the aftermath of their first meeting in South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. in April. Verdict: Rahman, 10-9. ROUND TWO: Lewis hits back, demanding of Rahman, "Why are you calling me gay?" Rahman stands his ground, insisting his comments are targeted at Lewis' behaviour in the aftermath of his defeat, rather than his sexuality. Verdict: Lewis, 10-9. ROUND THREE: Lewis wins the round handsomely with his cutting barrage: "I am 200% a woman's man. If you are worried about that, bring your sister." Rahman is reeling, but he hits back with a warning: "I am telling you right now, don't say anything about my family". Verdict: Lewis, 10-9. ROUND FOUR: Rahman regains the initiative. "You ain't nobody, " he blasts at Lewis. "I'll say what I want to you." Rahman clambers to his feet, but Lewis soon joins him. Verdict: Rahman, 10-9. ROUND FIVE: Deadlock as the pair wrestle sluggishly at close-quarters. Host Gary Miller's attempts to separate the pair are futile. "We don't want that, " he says. Verdict: 10-10. ROUND SIX: Once again Rahman saves his best for the sixth round. He is pushed towards the ropes, but responds by bearhugging Lewis and pushing him through a table. Rahman is on top before the entourages clamber clam·ber intr.v. clam·bered, clam·ber·ing, clam·bers To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours; scramble. n. A difficult, awkward climb. in to stop the contest. Verdict: Rahman, 10-9. VERDICT: Another sixth round stoppage stoppage - /sto'p*j/ Extreme lossage that renders something (usually something vital) completely unusable. "The recent system stoppage was caused by a fried transformer." win for the American. CAPTION(S): DEBATABLE: Lennox Lewis and Hasim Rahman get to grips |
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