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Hasim Rahman

Hasim "The Rock" Rahman (born November 7, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2014. He is best known for his stunning upset victory over Lennox Lewis in 2001 to win the unified WBC, IBF, IBO and Lineal heavyweight titles.

Rahman's career was marked by periods of both success and controversy. He had a strong jab and decent punching power, but was sometimes criticized for his conditioning and lack of consistency.

Key Career Highlights:

• Winning the Heavyweight Titles: His victory over Lennox Lewis in South Africa is undoubtedly the most memorable moment of his career.
• Rematch with Lennox Lewis: He lost the rematch to Lewis later that year.
• Later Career: Rahman continued to fight, facing notable opponents such as Evander Holyfield, James Toney, and Oleg Maskaev.
• WBC Interim Heavyweight Title: He won the WBC interim heavyweight title against Monte Barrett in 2005.
• Retirement: Rahman retired from boxing in 2014.