What is Derrick Lewis’s net worth and how long did the UFC star serve in prison?
SunSport lowdown on the UFC heavyweight challenger who goes for broke against Daniel Cormier in New York
HEAVYWEIGHT challenger Derrick Lewis takes on light heavyweight/heavyweight ‘double champ’ Daniel Cormier in the early hours of Sunday morning.
It's the main event at UFC 230's Madison Square Garden arena in the heart of New York.
Lewis, 33, known as the 'Black Beast,' is riding a three-fight win streak, with KO’s over Marcin Tybura and Alexander Volkov sandwiching a decision over Francis Ngannou.
What is Derrick Lewis's net worth?
The 'Black Beast' is thought to be worth around £2.46million, excluding what is presumably a huge fee for taking this weekend's showdown with Daniel Cormier at short notice.
Is Lewis married?
Yes. Lewis and long-time girlfriend April Davis wed in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 17, 2017. They have three children, two boys aged four and five year, and a 13-year-old daughter.
Tell me, how long did Lewis spend in prison?
After high school, Lewis was charged with aggravated assault and placed on probation.
But after two years while attending Kilgore College on a full scholarship for football, he violated his probation and was sent to five years in prison.
But he served only three and half years.
Where does Lewis live and what car does he drive?
Lewis recently bought a house in Houston, Texas, along with a white Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck.
