I just don’t see (Carman) in that light.”Among Canadian heavyweight champions only Trevor Berbick went on to claim a world title. “Once you’re Canadian champ, you can box for a Commonwealth title,” said Lewis, a former undisputed champion and a partner in Global Legacy Boxing. “I skipped it and went straight Commonwealth.”Sometimes the Canadian title is a springboard propelling fighters to paydays against better-known foes. His company’s 2018 strategy included a Canadian heavyweight champ and a Commonwealth title fight. “I will keep on fighting and fighting, and keep trying to be a good representation of the Canadian heavyweight.”

Source: thestar December 03, 2017 00:45 UTC