Lennox Lewis left Donovan Ruddock flat on his face to make one of the biggest statements of his illustrious boxing career.
Lewis is considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all-time where he reigned as undisputed champion in his heyday, with just two defeats on his professional record.
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'The Lion' was a gifted operator and a feared puncher, scoring some devastating stoppages in his time including against Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno.
But one of his most incredible power-hitting displays came in his world title eliminator with Donovan Ruddock in 1992.
A huge opportunity to fight for a world title for the first time laid in store for Lewis, who would be expected to be thrown against the winner of Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe.
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And he delivered a statement in the most emphatic of ways, just two rounds into his clash with Ruddock.
It didn't take long for Lewis to make a breakthrough, as he jabbed his way to what seemed like a routine round, before unleashing his first right hand with just ten seconds of the opener.
He sent Ruddock crushing heavily to the canvas, and although he beat the first count, it seemed like an uphill battle from there on in.
And that is exactly how it played out, with Ruddock floored again while backed into a compromising situation in the corner.
But the final dagger blow as he clung on and tried to survive, while Lewis let his hands go in a ferocious combination.
He landed a sharp one-two on the chin of 'Razor', which put the final nail in the coffin, as he was sent crashing to the canvas face down.
Luckily he wasn't quite unconscious, but simply could not get up, as he was left dazed and flat down on his stomach.
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Lewis who had been the narrow favourite, made a huge quickfire statement and put the world level fighters in the blue-riband division on standby.
He did receive his world title shot against Tony Tucker, where he went on to become world champion in Las Vegas just one year later.
His career went from strength to strength beating the likes of Bruno, before he suffered a stunning defeat to Oliver McCall.
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But the sensational legend did go on to continue his remarkable trajectory becoming champion for a second time, before beating Evander Holyfield in 1999 to become undisputed champion.
It was the highlight of his career, but he fell to one more defeat against Hasim Rahman in 2001 before he avenged it later that year.
To mark his name in the history books, Lewis went on to beat Mike Tyson and Vitali Klitschko in two thrilling performances in his final outings.
He then retired from the sport after his win in 2003, with a legacy that can hardly be matched in the squared circle.
Heavy-handed Ruddock retired having fought some of the best including Lewis, Tyson and Tommy Morrison in 1995.
Unfortunately he was never able to become a world champion, but had a stellar career.
He retired in 2015, but recently returned at the age of 59 in an exhibition clash with James Toney.
Boxing fans are hopeful that he will not put his ring exploits behind him, with Lewis having yet to be tempted back into the ring.
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Although the legend has opened the door to a surprise return, after former rival Tyson announced his full professional comeback against Jake Paul on November 15.
He suggested he would back himself to step in the ring with Paul, despite now being aged 59.
Lewis said: "That’s a good question. I hope that Tyson saves a little bit of Jake Paul for me.
"Mike Tyson’s gonna win. Mike Tyson’s not that old. Don’t take him too softly. We’re one year apart.
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"You can fight somebody like that and do well because the person you’re fighting is not a true fighter and there’s a hundred things that you’ve forgotten he’s learning.
“[The age] will be a little bit of a determining factor if the fight goes on too long, but if they get close and Mike Tyson comes with his ten-second combination, if one of those punches catches him he’s definitely gonna go down."
