About Alvin Lewis
Lived 1943 – 2018 (aged 74–75). Alvin Lewis was an American boxer.
Alvin Lewis, also known as Al Lewis, (November 12, 1942 – January 31, 2018) 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 1966 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 1967. 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 1967.
He fought an ageing Cleveland Williams whom he stopped in four in 1970, Oscar Bonavena against whom he lost by disqualification after decking Oscar several times in 1971 and Jack O'Halloran, against whom he lost on points in 1973.
Professional boxing record
Win
KO 2 November 14, 1973
Win
KO 6 September 4, 1973
Win
TKO 3 July 19, 1973
Loss
PTS 10 March 1, 1973
Win
PTS 10 January 22, 1973
Loss
TKO 11 July 19, 1972
Loss
DQ 7 October 4, 1971
Win
TKO 5 May 7, 1971
Win
TKO 4 October 21, 1970
Win
UD 10 July 15, 1970
Win
TKO 7 June 29, 1970
Win
TKO 6 February 27, 1970
Win
PTS 10 November 19, 1969
Win
PTS 10 April 14, 1969
Loss
SD 10 February 26, 1969
Loss
TKO 9 November 26, 1968
Win
TKO 2 September 21, 1968
Win
KO 2 July 24, 1968
Win
KO 2 May 29, 1968
Win
UD 10 May 8, 1968
Win
TKO 7 April 3, 1968
Win
TKO 7 December 12, 1967
Win
UD 10 October 17, 1967
Win
KO 3 September 25, 1967
Win
PTS 8 August 24, 1967
Win
KO 5 June 5, 1967
Win
PTS 6 May 12, 1967
Win
PTS 6 January 25, 1967
Win
PTS 6 December 14, 1966
Win
PTS 4 November 14, 1966
Win
KO 3 October 26, 1966
Win
KO 2 September 13, 1966
Win
TKO 1 August 29, 1966
Win
TKO 1 August 5, 1966
Win
TKO 2 July 11, 1966
Win
KO 1 June 21, 1966
Exhibition boxing record
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alvin Lewis?
American boxer
When was Alvin Lewis born?
Alvin Lewis was born in 1943 in Detroit.
When did Alvin Lewis die?
Alvin Lewis died on 31 January 2018 in Flint, Michigan.
What was Alvin Lewis's occupation?
Alvin Lewis was a boxer.
What nationality was Alvin Lewis?
Alvin Lewis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alvin Lewis (boxer)
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