Mission Impossible

Lennox Lewis finally won it all in Las Vagas on 13 November 1999. He was crowned undisputed heavy-weight champion of the world, becoming the first Briton in the twentieth century to land the richest prize in sport. But Lewis, BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 1999 had done more than beat boxing's legendary warrior Evander Holyfield. He had survived one of the most outrageous decisions in boxing history following the first contest between the two fighters, the awarding of a draw at New York's Madison Square Garden after he had clearly outfought, outpunched and outpointed Holyfield. He took on the dark forces of boxing - including the sport's manipulator-in-chief, Don King - and emerged triumphant. James Lawton followed Lewis on every step of his extraordinary journey and the result is more than just another boxing story. Mission Impossible is the remarkable tale of one honest, unswervingly dedicated man's battle to emulate the greatest names in boxing. It is the account of a decent man who refused to sacrifice his principles, who never ducked a challenge and who in the end pulled off his mission impossible. This title may be updated to include Lewis's upcoming fights.