How good is Lennox Lewis at chess?

Question

I understand the former undisputed heavyweight champ is an avid and competent player. But how good is he? Has played or beat any high profile players?

Answer 1

I've heard he plays alot of chess but maybe he prefers casual chess to tournament chess because I wasn't able find him on any rating lists.

But, I did find this online article

http://www.chessville.com/Editorials/CJA...

which says "Rated players have told me that Lewis appears to be of USCF Class ‘A’ playing strength."

Answer 2

I always thought it was a metaphor used by commentators to describe his boxing tactics? I could be wrong. Well, he plays a lot of Pool, and got his *** kicked by Alex Higgins, slightly off the point I know.