John Henry Lewis
American boxer (1914–1974)
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- Born
- 1 May 1914, Los Angeles
- Died
- 18 April 1974, Berkeley
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- light heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
- Recorded fight record
- 103 wins, 8 losses, 6 draws
John Henry Lewis (May 1, 1914 – April 18, 1974) was an American boxer who held the World Light Heavyweight title from 1935 to 1938. A Hall of Fame member, he was named the 16th greatest light heavyweight of all time by boxing magazine The Ring. His trainer was Larry Amadee, and his managers included Ernie Lira, Larry White, Frank Schuler and Gus Greenlee.
Awards and honours
- International Boxing Hall of Fame 1994
- The Ring World Light Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
External links
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