Lennox Lewis to be honoured at Wilfrid Laurier University

Lennox Lewis (pictured), will recieve an honorary doctor of laws degree from the Wilfrid Laurier University at the university’s fall convocation Oct. 28.

The 46-year-old British-born, Canadian-raised Lewis, who now lives in the United States, will return to familiar territory later this month to be bestowed with the honor.

Moving to Canada at age 12, Lewis grew up in Kitchener, which is one of three cities that make up the municipality of Waterloo, and his only two professional fights in Canada were held in his southern Ontario hometown.

The city honoured the star athlete a few years ago, inducting him into the Waterloo County Hall of Fame. The street on which the Waterloo Regional Boxing Academy is located was also renamed Lennox Lewis Way.

Lewis will be conferred with his doctorate a few hours after entrepreneur and philanthropist, Michael Lee-Chin, receives his chancellor’s robe.

Lewis is also a noted philanthropist. His Lennox Lewis Foundation raises money for disadvantaged children in Jamaica, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, and he has supported social causes such as public advocacy against domestic violence. he is a Member of the Order of Canada and a Commander in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.