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Alvin Lewis (boxer)
American boxer (–)
Al Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alvin Lewis ()November 12, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, () (aged&#;75) Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Other&#;names | Blue |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | heavyweight |
| Height | 6&#;ft 3&#;in (&#;cm) |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 6 |
Alvin Lewis, also known as Al Lewis, (November 12, – January 31, ) was an American professional boxer who fought in the heavyweight division under the alias "Al "Blue" Lewis". A powerful adversary to many, "Blue" Lewis beat: Cleveland Williams, Billy Joiner, Bill McMurray, Eduardo Corletti, and Bob Stallings.
Lewis was a long-term sparring partner of Muhammad Ali and is mentioned in Ali's autobiography. He also sparred with, among others, George Foreman before the champion's match with Ken Norton.
Professional career
Lewis was born in Detroit and, after a troubled youth background, turned professional in June in Canton, Ohio. In his debut Lewis faced "Clown Prince" Art Miller. Lewis won this fight with a 1st round knockout.
One fight was struck from his record when the Licensing Authority in Illinois determined that the opponent was not licensed to fight in Illinois and had been a last minute substitution.
Other matches
He accrued 15 wins from his debut. In his sixteenth bout, Bob Stallings stopped him in seven in Lewis won their rematch a year later by a 2nd round knock out. Lewis also fought Leotis Martin twice a while later, losing the first by KO in 9 and the direct rematch by decision. Lewis outpointed fringe contender Dick Wipperman in
He fought an ageing Cleveland Williams whom he stopped in four in , Oscar Bonavena against whom he lost by disqualification after decking Oscar several times in and Jack O'Halloran, against whom he lost on points in
The Ali fight
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