( TKO round 5 ) : LENNOX LEWIS vs BUTLER
A heavyweight boxing match between Lennox Lewis and Lionel Butler took place on May 13, 1995, in California, United States.
This was an eliminator bout, with the winner becoming the WBC's number one contender to face Frank Bruno.
Lionel Butler, known for his powerful right hook, started the fight aggressively, hoping to knock out the much taller Lennox Lewis with his famously powerful right hook. However, Lennox Lewis, who was training legendary Emmanuel Steward for the first time, used his height advantage to evade Butler's pressure and win the first four rounds on the judges' scorecards.
In the fifth round, as soon as the bell sounded, Lennox Lewis landed a left-right combination, knocking Lionel Butler to the canvas. However, Lionel Butler still got up to continue.
However, at the end of the fifth round, Lennox Lewis landed another right hand on Lionel Butler, knocking him to the canvas, prompting the referee to immediately end the fight.
Lennox Lewis was awarded a TKO victory at 2:55 of the fifth round.
Lennox Lewis's victory in this bout would have made him the mandatory challenger for the WBC heavyweight title. However, the WBC removed him and made Mike Tyson their number one contender, who would have the first opportunity to face Frank Bruno.
Lennox Lewis took legal action against the WBC in an attempt to secure his right to be the first challenger to face Frank Bruno. Ultimately, the WBC supported Mike Tyson's decision to face Frank Bruno.
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