Former heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis says that Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s motto of being "The Best Ever" in boxing is rightfully his.

On Saturday, the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction was held at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, reported Boxing Scene. That night, boxing legend and Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard presented Mayweather as the Nevada Fighter of the year.

Several boxers were also inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Lewis, former middleweight boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Puerto Rican warrior Felix "Tito" Trinidad, Mexican pride Marco Antonio Barrera, Brooklyn-born boxer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and former super lightweight champ and boxing trainer Roger Mayweather.

"The Money" gave a speech thanking the Nevada Hall committee for the award. He also shared some of the fighters who inspired him in his quest to be "The Best Ever" in boxing like Leonard, Hagler and Mike Tyson.

Lewis discredits Mayweather's claim?

Later on, Lewis announced that what Mayweather's claim is not true.

"Floyd really took up a lot of time and then he ran out and he said he's the best fighter ever - well I have something to say about that. I'm the last undisputed heavyweight champion. I feel I am the best ever," Lewis said.

Yet, although Lewis declared that he is "The Best Ever," those present in the event and those who heard Mayweather's speech may actually interpret it as even giving a nod to what Mayweather actually said earlier in the affair.

Mayweather states "when I say TBE, there's no disrespect to known legendary fighters." He further explained that every boxer should be confident to say that or "has to feel that he is the best," otherwise, he is in the "wrong sport."

Lewis, who had a 42-2-1 record during his career, retired after winning against Vitali Klitschko in June 2003. He lost Hasim Rahman in April 2001 in Las Vegas via a 5th round stoppage and against Oliver McCall in September 1994 in London.

Although he took two knockout defeats during his career, he also tallied 32 knockout victories, including his win against former world champion Mike Tyson in 2002. He was also able to avenge his defeat to Rahman in November 2011, also won in his November 1999 rematch with Evander Holyfield after their first fight in March 1999 ended in a draw.

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