John Henry Lewis
Lewis in 1939 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | John Henry Lewis May 1, 1914 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1974 (aged 59) Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | Light Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 117 |
| Wins | 101 |
| Win by KO | 58 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 5 |
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 Greenlee.