Lennox Lewis finally won it all in Las Vegas on 13 November 1999. He was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, becoming the first Briton in the twentieth century to land the richest prize in sport. But Lewis, 1999's BBC Sports Personality of the Year, did more that 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.
Mission Impossible is the 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.
