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John Henry Lewis (May 1, 1914 – April 18, 1974) was a hall of fame American boxer who held the World Light Heavyweight Boxing Title from 1935 to 1938. The Ring boxing magazine named Lewis the 16th greatest light heavyweight of all time.
Name: John Henry Lewis Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA Died: 1974-04-18 (Age:59) Stance: Orthodox Height: 180cm Reach: 192cm Referee: Record Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record. Division: Light Heavyweight; Trainer: Larry Amadee; Managers: Ernie Lira, Larry White, Frank Schuler, Gus Greenlee; John ...
Sanctioned by State of Connecticut and Governor presented Lewis with a belt afterward. Lewis won decisively although shaken by Gainer's punches on several occasions. He won each of the last three rounds to put the decision out of the contender's reach.
Jan 24, 2023 · This was the second World Heavyweight Championship fight between two black boxers. The first was when Jack Johnson defended the title with a ten-round draw against Battling Jim Johnson on...
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John Henry Lewis was the first black American to win the light heavyweight championship, a title he held for four years. And as with many light heavyweights, Lewis often fought larger heavyweights to gain more attention and bigger purses. Lewis was not the first fighter in his family.
Sep 1, 2020 · Contributed by Paul Zanon “My uncle is actually the first black Light-Heavyweight Champion in America, period: John Henry Lewis—the first ever lineal Heavyweight Champion, not just a belt-holder, a lineal Heavyweight Champion.”
John Henry Lewis (May 1, 1914 – April 18, 1974) was a hall of fame American boxer who held the World Light Heavyweight Boxing Title from 1935 to 1938. The Ring boxing magazine named Lewis the 16th greatest light heavyweight of all-time.
