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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_Henry_LewisJohn Henry Lewis - Wikipedia

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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.

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   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 ...

4. www.ibhof.com › inductees › oldtimerJohn Henry Lewis - International Boxing Hall of Fame

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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.

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6. www.boxingoverbroadway.com › john-henry-lewisJohn Henry Lewis: Forgotten Great - Boxing Over Broadway

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   Learn about the life and career of John Henry Lewis, a former light heavyweight champion who fought Joe Louis and Maxie Rosenbloom. Discover how he became a gentleman and a scholar of the sport, despite losing his vision in one eye.

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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.

   Date	Opponent	Last Opponents' Results	Place
   1939-01-25	Joe Louis	W W W W W W	Madison Square Garden, New York
   1938-10-28	Al Gainer	W L W W W W	Arena, New Haven
   1938-09-15	Jimmy Adamick	W W W W W	Convention Hall, Philadelphia
   1938-08-25	Domenico Ceccarelli	L L L L L L	Velodrome, Nutley

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   • Nationality: USA
   • Death Date: April 18, 1974

   • Birth Date: May 1, 1914

8. boxrec.com › en › box-proBoxRec: John Henry Lewis

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   World Light-Heavyweight title. 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.

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   Who is John Henry Lewis?

   • 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.

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   Who is John Henry Lewis in Cinderella Man?

   • Lewis was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994. Lewis is portrayed by Troy Amos-Ross in the 2005 Braddock biopic film Cinderella Man . ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "John Henry Lewis".

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   Why was John Lewis praised by spectators?

   • Lewis's perforance was highly praised by spectators, who were impressed by his skillful boxing and by his strong punch..(Singer) fought back constantly and in the last round he was taking the fight to John Henry." (Chicago Tribune, Bob Soderman)

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   Why was Lewis a great boxer?

   • Lewis possessed all of the attributes of a great boxer. He had the speed of a welterweight, was aggressive, skilled at defense, and a master puncher. The lack of financial reward was a problem, however. In 1939, Lewis signed for a heavyweight title fight against his friend, Joe Louis.

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   Why did John Lewis retire?

   • The lack of financial reward was a problem, however. In 1939, Lewis signed for a heavyweight title fight against his friend, Joe Louis. Although it was not widely known, Lewis was almost blind in one eye and had been for some years. Joe Louis gave his friend a chance for a big payday before the eye problem forced him to retire.

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   Where did John Lewis grow up?

   • Born in California, Lewis moved to Arizona when his father got a job as trainer for the University of Arizona athletic teams. Lewis's father also opened a gym in Phoenix. At a very early age, Lewis and his brother Christy were put to work at the gym, fighting "midget boxing" exhibitions. Later, the Lewises toured the Southwest in such exhibitions.

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    Jan 24, 2023 · FULL FIGHT: Joe Louis vs. John Henry Lewis Knockout (25.1.1939) in Colorized. This was the second World Heavyweight Championship fight between two black boxers. The first was when Jack...

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