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. ... Bob Godwin fell to Lewis at New …

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 …

Jul 4, 2024 · IN the lineal era, John Henry Lewis was one of the very best world light-heavyweight champions. He dominated the division during the mid-1930s in a similar way that Bob Foster …

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 …

Jul 16, 2021 · Became the first black American to win the World Light Heavyweight Championship when he defeated Bob Olin by a 15-round unanimous decision on October 31, 1935. Lewis …

Apr 19, 1974 · BERKELEY, Cali., April 18 (AP)—John Henry, Lewis, lightheavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1935 to 1939, died here, Sunday after a long illness. He held the …

Lewis won 9 rounds and one was even, according to the Chicago Tribune. Result from the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Laurence Fielding). Ruggirello down five times before the fight was …

John Henry Lewis died in 1974 at the age of 59. He was suffering from emphysema and Parkinson’s disease. It is believed he was a descendent of Tom Molineaux the great bare …

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 …

Lewis was knocked down three times. Sanctioned by State of Connecticut and Governor presented Lewis with a belt afterward. Lewis won decisively although shaken by Gainer's …