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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. His trainer was Larry Amadee, and his managers included Ernie Lira, Larry White, Frank Schuler and Gus ...
John Henry Lewis: 31 Oct 1935 – 28 Jul 1938 3 Lewis' undisputed status ended when he got stripped of his NYSAC title for failing to fight Tiger Jack Fox. [20] 11 Billy Conn (def. Melio Bettina) 13 Jul 1939 – 20 Dec 1940 3 Conn vacated his titles to move up to the heavyweight division. [21] 12 Gus Lesnevich (def. Tami Mauriello)
March 13 – John Henry Lewis retains the world Light-Heavyweight title with a fifteen-round decision over Jock McAvoy, in New York City. June 19 – In the start of their legendary boxing rivalry, former world Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling inflicts Joe Louis' first defeat, with a twelve-round knockout, in New York.
John Henry Lewis: 31 Oct 1935 – Jun 1939 5 Lewis retires. 8 Billy Conn (def. Melio Bettina) 13 Jul 1939 – Jun 1941 3 Conn vacates the title to move up to heavyweight. 9 Gus Lesnevich (def. Tami Mauriello) 26 Aug 1941 – 26 Jul 1948 4 10 Freddie Mills: 26 Jul 1948 – 24 Jan 1950 0 11 Joey Maxim: 24 Jan 1950 – 17 Dec 1952 2 12 Archie Moore
def. John Henry Lewis on January 25, 1939 def. Jack Roper on April 17, 1939 def. Tony Galento on June 28, 1939 def. Bob Pastor on September 20, 1939 def. Arturo Godoy on February 9, 1940 def. Johnny Paychek on March 29, 1940 def. Arturo Godoy on June 20, 1940 def. Al McCoy on December 16, 1940 def. Red Burman on January 31, 1941 def. Gus ...
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John Henry Lewis, former professional boxer; Sonny Liston, professional boxer; Rocky Lockridge, former professional boxer; Joe Louis, former professional boxer;