Harry Lewis
Born
Henry Besterman

(1886-09-16)September 16, 1886
New York, New York
DiedFebruary 22, 1956(1956-02-22) (aged 69)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights172
Wins107
Wins by KO48
Losses39
Draws25
No contests1

Harry Lewis (Harry Besterman; September 16, 1886 – February 22, 1956), was an American boxer, generally credited with holding the Welterweight Championship of the World from April 1908 to March 1911. He defeated "Young Joseph", the reigning Welterweight Champion of England in London on June 27, 1910, but was not credited with the British Welterweight championship as the fight was sanctioned as a World, and not English title. Boxing writer Nat Fleischer rated Lewis the sixth-greatest welterweight of all time. He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, and into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.[1][2][3]

Early life and boxing as a feather and lightweight

Lewis was born Harry Besterman in New York City on September 6, 1886, and was Jewish.[4][5][6] While he was a young child his family moved to Philadelphia. Besterman took his ring name "Lewis" from a local fight manager. In Lewis's early fighting career, his father Jake often gave advice to Harry at ringside during fights. According to Ken Blady, Lewis's father turned out to be a "thorn in the flesh of Harry's professional managers." With a strong jaw, and an impressive defensive style, Lewis was knocked out only twice in his career.[7]

Lewis's future rival, Willie Lewis once told Ring Magazine that Harry "specialized in knocking out guys who were never knocked out before. Harry was an artist in feinting and countering. His punches only went a few inches, but boy what authority they carried." He was also known for a powerful left hook to the midsection that characterized his early and mid-career.[3][8]

In 1903, at the age of seventeen, Lewis turned professional. His father Jake Besterman helped manage many of his early fights and was an ardent supporter. According to author Ken Blady, he lost only three times in his first fifty professional bouts. Proving his status as a contender, Lewis fought accomplished boxer Tommy Lowe on January 2, 1905, in a fifteen round draw in Philadelphia. He had an important 15-round bout with featherweight Kid Herman on April 28, 1905, in Baltimore which ended in a draw.

Classic bout with Benny Yanger

On May 19, 1905, in only his second year of boxing, he met Benny Yanger, an exceptional featherweight, whom he defeated in a first round TKO at the armory in Baltimore. Three doctors at ringside reported Yanger had broken his arm during the bout. Partly accounting for his legendary reputation, three years earlier in 1902, Yanger had been one of the few boxers to ever defeat Abe Attell during his early reign as featherweight champion.[3][9]

Lewis's move to lightweight and bout with champion Joe Gans

Moving up from featherweight in 1905, Lewis fought leading lightweight contender Young Erne six times, losing only twice, though drawing the remainder of his fights. He fought Unk Russell twice in October and November 1905, winning decisively in two six round bouts in Philadelphia, and further demonstrating his potential as a serious contender.

Joe Gans, World Lightweight Champion

On June 15, 1906, Lewis took on the great reigning black Lightweight World Champion Joe Gans in Philadelphia at the National Athletic Club. Both boxers connected with serious blows in different rounds, though Gans was able to knock Lewis to the mat in two rounds. Though the fight was a six round no decision, Lewis was viewed as a far more dangerous competitor having compared favorably with one of history's greatest lightweights. Newspapers split on which boxer had the edge in the fight, but the Philadelphia Item, who had reporters on the scene, called the fight a draw. The Police Gazette considered the bout the best of Lewis's career. On January 25 of that year, he fought Willie Lewis for three rounds in New York, losing in the newspaper decision of the Boston Globe. Willie Lewis would become a frequent opponent of Harry by 1908 and help to draw large crowds.[9]

Lewis knocked out Canadian Mike Ward in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 16, 1906. According to the Rock Island Argus, in the eighth round, Ward was knocked down for the first time and took a count of nine, but got up and continued fighting. Lewis immediately connected with a blow that sent Ward to the canvas for at least five minutes before he could regain consciousness, though he immediately slipped back into a comatose state. Ward died the next day. Lewis claimed that Ward striking the canvas when he fell was largely the cause of his death, and a post-mortem supported his conclusion. Lewis was subsequently charged with manslaughter as a result of Ward's death and was fined $1,000 for engaging in a prize fight. His father and manager Jacob Besterman was fined the same amount for aiding in a prize fight and his trainer Frank O'Brien was fined as well.[9][10]

Winning the Welterweight World Title

Having stood the test with the great lightweight Gans, Lewis moved up to welterweight, and defeated Rube Smith convincingly on January 22, 1907, in an eight-round knockout in Denver.

Mike Sullivan

He defeated Mike "Twin" Sullivan in Denver on February 21, 1907, in a very close match just two months before Sullivan would take the World Welterweight title from reigning champion William Mellody in Los Angeles. Lewis's fight with Sullivan was close and both boxers showed skills. A reporter for the St. John Sun partial to Sullivan's performance noted that "What punches were landed were put through by Sullivan, who fought Lewis all over the ring in every round." The reporter observed the superior punching power of Sullivan, but also paid homage to Lewis's scientific boxing skills when he observed, "Lewis seemed to change his style of fighting in every round." Lewis fought the bout at only 140, and was probably outweighed by Sullivan, who was known for his strength and strong punching ability. Though highly unpopular with the crowd, the decision against Sullivan by referee Reddy Gallagher may have been influenced by Lewis's style, speed, and defensive skills. A year later, when Lewis met world welterweight champion Honey Mellody, he added both weight and strength to his natural skills of speed and technique.[11]

On May 6, 1907, Lewis fought accomplished light welterweight Jimmy Gardner in a six round bout, further demonstrating his status as a contender. Two weeks later on May 21, Lewis defeated Gardner in a ten round bout in Denver.

Honey Mellody, 1906 World Welterweight Champion

When Sullivan relinquished his title for being over the welterweight limit, Lewis decided to lay claim to it. On January 23, 1908, he defeated the top world championship welterweight claimant Frank Mantell at Edgewood Athletic Club in New Haven, Connecticut in a third round TKO, giving real substance to his claim to the title. At the zenith of his career, Lewis secured the Welterweight Championship of the World defeating William "Honey" Mellody, the most recent holder of the title, on April 20, 1908, at the armory in Boston in a fourth round TKO, although no single sanctioning organization was recognized worldwide at the time. The Gazette Times wrote of the fight that "Lewis scored a knockdown in the first round and in point of cleverness outclassed Mellody," in the exceptional fourth round knockout. Several other boxers vied to claim the title as it was vacant at the time, but most sources now recognize Lewis's claim.[3][12]

Lewis fought accomplished Philadelphia welterweight Unk Russell twice in May in Philadelphia and then three times in July, September and October 1908, in classic fast, and aggressive bouts with Lewis winning most handily in the September bout in Boston. As a five time opponent in 1908, Lewis's bouts with Russell characterized his style in his early reign as the welterweight champion.[3]

On December 14, 1908, Harry had a close bout with one of his frequent opponents, welterweight contender Willie Lewis at the New Haven, Connecticut, Grand Opera House. As was typical of Lewis's style of boxing, he was an expert in counter punching, rapid blows, and scientific boxing. The New London Day wrote of the fight "Harry put on a very fast exhibition of infighting in the early stages of the go but towards the end he seemed to lose out in putting his punches over with the necessary force and as a result the New York boy (Willie) was in a fair way of stopping his namesake who holds the championship." The New York Times, however, considered the twelve round bout a draw. Among the two preliminary bouts, the first was a close fight between New London native Abe Hollandersky and Maurice Lemoine of Webster, Massachusetts.[13]

Boxing in Europe, and relinquishing the welterweight championship

Frequent rival Willie Lewis

From early 1910 until the fall of 1913, Lewis fought overseas in France and England. Lewis and his friend Willie Lewis toured France, meeting twice to packed houses in Paris in 25 round draws. Both bouts with Willie Lewis in March and April 1910 were billed as Welterweight championships of the World.

Defeating the English Welterweight Champion

On June 27, 1910, he fought in London for the English welterweight crown, against Ansel "Young" Joseph, winning in a seventh round TKO at Wonderland in London, and knocking down Joseph nine times in the bout. The purse was set at $3000 by the National Sporting Club of London. He also defeated English welterweight champion Johnny Summers on January 25, 1911, though Summers was over the welterweight limit, and the fight was not an official title match according to some sources.[3][14][15]

During an interlude back in America in the fall of 1910, Lewis lost to Leo Houck twice in non-title fights, once on August 23 and once on September 17, 1910, in Boston and Philadelphia, though the loss in Philadelphia was by the decision of two Philadelphia newspapers.[14]

Boxing as a middleweight

Lewis relinquished the welterweight title in March 1911, being unable to make the welterweight limit. After this date, he fought almost exclusively as a middleweight.[16]

On May 3, 1911, Lewis lost to Leo Houck at L'Hippodrome in Paris while Emile Maitrot acted as referee. BoxRec records this bout as the loss of the Middleweight World Championship which Lewis claimed to have taken on February 22, 1911, from Blink McClosky previously at the Hippodrome. The Middleweight World Championship had been vacated by Stanley Ketchell the previous year, and remained vacant all of 1911, though no sanctioning bodies active today recognize Lewis's claim to the title.

Boxing decline and retirement

Georges Carpentier

After his loss to Houck, Lewis's boxing fortunes began to decline. On December 13, 1911, he lost to French boxing great Georges Carpentier at the Cirque de Paris in front of large enthusiastic crowds. Lewis was outweighed by Carpentier, and had at least a four-inch disadvantage in height as well. The fight demonstrates Lewis's gameness, but also the peculiar regulation of the sport during the period. In a show of old greatness, he defeated the Dixie Kid in Liverpool, England in an eighth round TKO on January 18, 1912.

Returning to Philadelphia, Lewis made a tragic mistake agreeing to box Joe Borrell on October 13, 1913, at the Olympia Athletic Club in Philadelphia. He had been in a car accident while traveling in a taxi in Philadelphia the previous spring and had suffered a head injury.[17] During the Borrell fight, Lewis was knocked to the canvas twice and according to boxing writer Ken Blady, was "so groggy and dazed between rounds that the referee had to stop the fight." By the fifth round he was unable to resume the bout after being knocked to the canvas. Taken to Philadelphia Hospital, he was subsequently diagnosed with a blood clot in his brain. Lewis suffered from partial paralysis the remainder of his life.[3]

After recovering, he managed a number of boxers in his retirement, including Bernie Manhoff. Lewis died on February 22, 1956, in Philadelphia at the age of 69.

Titles won

Following are the dates in which Lewis is most frequently cited for holding the World Welterweight title. Several sources state he relinquished the title in March 1911 because he was above the Welterweight limit. Several boxers claimed the American title after Lewis relinquished it with no universally recognized successor until Ted "Kid" Lewis in 1915.

Some sources state Harry Lewis won the British welterweight title when he defeated Young Joseph in London on June 27, 1910, however according to BoxRec, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) believed the title Lewis fought for against Young Joseph was the World not the British Welterweight Title, and so Young Joseph retained the British Title when he lost to Lewis.

Lewis claimed he held the World Middleweight Title between February 22, 1911, when he defeated Blink McCloskey at the Hippodrome in Paris, and May 3, 1911, when he lost to middleweight contender Leo Houck at the same location. The title was vacant at the time due to the death of Stanley Ketchel who had previously held it. No sanctioning bodies today recognize his claim during that period, but it is listed in the table below.[9]


Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[18] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

172 fights 60 wins 17 losses
By knockout 47 2
By decision 12 12
By disqualification 1 3
Draws 6
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 88

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
172 Loss 60–17–6 (89) Joe Borrell TKO 5 (6) Oct 13, 1912 26 years, 27 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171 Win 60–16–6 (89) Private Jack Harrison TKO 3 (20) Mar 17, 1912 25 years, 183 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, England
170 Win 59–16–6 (89) Jerry Thompson KO 14 (20) Jan 30, 1912 25 years, 136 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
169 Win 58–16–6 (89) Johnny Mathieson TKO 3 (?) Dec 26, 1912 26 years, 101 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
168 Loss 57–16–6 (89) Johnny Mathieson PTS 20 Jun 10, 1912 25 years, 268 days Sparbrook Skating Rink, Birmingham, England
167 Loss 57–15–6 (89) Private Palmer PTS 20 May 13, 1912 25 years, 240 days Boulevard Rink, Leicester, England
166 Win 57–14–6 (89) Seaman Brown KO 2 (20) Apr 29, 1912 25 years, 226 days Empire Skating Rink, Sparbrook, England
165 Win 56–14–6 (89) Harry Mansfield PTS 20 Mar 28, 1912 25 years, 194 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
164 Win 55–14–6 (89) Dixie Kid TKO 8 (20) Jan 18, 1912 25 years, 124 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
163 Loss 54–14–6 (89) Georges Carpentier PTS 20 Dec 13, 1911 25 years, 88 days Cirque de Paris, Paris, France
162 Draw 54–13–6 (89) George K.O. Brown PTS 8 Oct 9, 1911 25 years, 23 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
161 Loss 54–13–5 (89) George Gunther PTS 20 May 27, 1911 24 years, 253 days Wonderland, Paris, France
160 Loss 54–12–5 (89) Leo Houck PTS 20 May 3, 1911 24 years, 229 days L'Hippodrome, Clichy, France Lost world middleweight title claim
159 Win 54–11–5 (89) Arthur Harman KO 2 (15) Mar 13, 1911 24 years, 178 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
158 Win 53–11–5 (89) Charlie Duncan KO 3 (20) Mar 1, 1911 24 years, 166 days Cercle de la Méditerranée, Nice, France
157 Win 52–11–5 (89) Blink McCloskey PTS 25 Feb 22, 1911 24 years, 159 days Hippodrome, Paris, France Claimed vacant world middleweight title
156 Win 51–11–5 (89) Stoker Hulls KO 5 (?) Feb 18, 1911 24 years, 155 days Plymouth, England
155 Win 50–11–5 (89) Private Jim Harris TKO 5 (20) Feb 13, 1911 24 years, 150 days The Empire, Holborn, England
154 Win 49–11–5 (89) Blink McCloskey TKO 3 (15) Feb 1, 1911 24 years, 138 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
153 Win 48–11–5 (89) Johnny Summers KO 4 (20) Jan 25, 1911 24 years, 131 days Olympia Annexe, Kensington, England
152 Win 47–11–5 (89) Geoff Thorne KO 1 (15) Dec 14, 1910 24 years, 89 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
151 Win 46–11–5 (89) Dick Nelson KO 2 (10) Nov 7, 1910 24 years, 52 days American A.C., Schenectady, New York, U.S.
150 Draw 45–11–5 (89) Young Loughrey NWS 6 Oct 28, 1910 24 years, 42 days Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
149 Win 45–11–5 (88) Billy Glover TKO 5 (10) Oct 21, 1910 24 years, 35 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
148 Loss 44–11–5 (88) Leo Houck NWS 6 Sep 17, 1910 24 years, 1 day National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147 Draw 44–11–5 (87) Harry Mansfield NWS 10 Sep 2, 1910 23 years, 351 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
146 Loss 44–11–5 (86) Leo Houck PTS 12 Aug 23, 1910 23 years, 341 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
145 Win 44–10–5 (86) Young Joseph TKO 7 (20) Jun 27, 1910 23 years, 284 days Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, England Retained world welterweight title
144 Win 43–10–5 (86) Sam Harris KO 2 (?) Jun 11, 1910 23 years, 268 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
143 Win 42–10–5 (86) Bill Davies KO 1 (10) May 18, 1910 23 years, 244 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France Third of 3 bouts Lewis had on the same day
142 Win 41–10–5 (86) Bert Ropert KO 2 (10) May 18, 1910 23 years, 244 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France Second of 3 bouts Lewis had on the same day
141 Win 40–10–5 (86) Bob Scanlon DQ 2 (10) May 18, 1910 23 years, 244 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France First of 3 bouts Lewis had on the same day
140 Win 39–10–5 (86) Peter Brown KO 3 (20) May 4, 1910 23 years, 230 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France Retained world welterweight title
139 Draw 38–10–5 (86) Willie Lewis PTS 25 Apr 23, 1910 23 years, 219 days Cirque de Paris, Paris, France Retained world welterweight title
138 Loss 38–10–4 (86) Charley Hitte DQ 4 (20) Mar 12, 1910 23 years, 177 days Wonderland, Paris, France Lewis DQ'd for low blow
137 Draw 38–9–4 (86) Willie Lewis PTS 25 Feb 19, 1910 23 years, 156 days Cirque de Paris, Paris, France Retained world welterweight title
136 Win 38–9–3 (86) Howard Baker PTS 10 Jan 11, 1910 23 years, 117 days Denver A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
135 Draw 37–9–3 (86) Frank Klaus NWS 6 Nov 27, 1909 23 years, 72 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
134 Win 37–9–3 (85) Dan Sullivan KO 1 (12) Oct 19, 1909 23 years, 33 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
133 Win 36–9–3 (85) Eddie Chambers TKO 1 (6) Oct 13, 1909 23 years, 27 days Wayne A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132 Win 35–9–3 (85) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Oct 6, 1909 23 years, 20 days Philadelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Loss 35–9–3 (84) Harry Mansfield NWS 10 Sep 3, 1909 22 years, 352 days Williamsport A.C., Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Win 35–9–3 (83) Tommy Crawford KO 2 (?) Jul 26, 1909 22 years, 313 days Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Win 34–9–3 (83) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Jun 24, 1909 22 years, 281 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Loss 34–9–3 (82) Frank Klaus DQ 6 (6) Apr 24, 1909 22 years, 220 days Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Win 34–8–3 (82) Terry Martin NWS 6 Mar 26, 1909 22 years, 191 days Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 34–8–3 (81) George Krall KO 1 (3) Mar 18, 1909 22 years, 183 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
125 Win 33–8–3 (81) Johnny Dugan TKO 2 (3) Mar 18, 1909 22 years, 183 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
124 Loss 32–8–3 (81) Tommy Sullivan NWS 6 Mar 6, 1909 22 years, 171 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Loss 32–8–3 (80) Bill MacKinnon PTS 12 Feb 2, 1909 22 years, 139 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
122 Win 32–7–3 (80) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Jan 5, 1909 22 years, 111 days Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Loss 32–7–3 (79) Willie Lewis NWS 12 Dec 14, 1908 22 years, 89 days Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
120 Draw 32–7–3 (78) Unk Russell NWS 6 Oct 1, 1908 22 years, 15 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Win 32–7–3 (77) Terry Martin TKO 5 (6) Sep 25, 1908 22 years, 9 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Win 31–7–3 (77) Unk Russell PTS 12 Sep 7, 1908 21 years, 357 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
117 Win 30–7–3 (77) Unk Russell NWS 6 Jul 14, 1908 21 years, 302 days Auditorium, Bangor, Maine, U.S.
116 Win 30–7–3 (76) Jim Donovan PTS 6 Jun 29, 1908 21 years, 287 days Bangor, Maine, U.S.
115 Win 29–7–3 (76) Larry Temple PTS 12 Jun 23, 1908 21 years, 281 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
114 Loss 28–7–3 (76) Willie Lewis NWS 6 Jun 9, 1908 21 years, 267 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
113 Win 28–7–3 (75) Unk Russell NWS 6 May 23, 1908 21 years, 250 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 28–7–3 (74) Charley Hitte NWS 6 May 19, 1908 21 years, 246 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Win 28–7–3 (73) Unk Russell NWS 6 May 9, 1908 21 years, 236 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 28–7–3 (72) Larry Conley KO 3 (?) Apr 27, 1908 21 years, 224 days Augusta, Maine, U.S.
109 Win 27–7–3 (72) William 'Honey' Mellody KO 4 (12), 2:30 Apr 20, 1908 21 years, 217 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained world welterweight title claim
108 Win 26–7–3 (72) Terry Martin PTS 15 Mar 26, 1908 21 years, 192 days Eureka Athletic Club, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained world welterweight title claim
107 Loss 25–7–3 (72) Terry Martin NWS 6 Feb 15, 1908 21 years, 152 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Win 25–7–3 (71) Frank Mantell TKO 3 (12) Jan 23, 1908 21 years, 129 days Edgewood A.C., New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. Claimed world welterweight title
105 Win 24–7–3 (71) Pat O'Keefe PTS 12 Dec 23, 1907 21 years, 98 days Winnisimmet A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
104 Loss 23–7–3 (71) Terry Martin NWS 6 Dec 16, 1907 21 years, 91 days Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103 Loss 23–7–3 (70) Jack Blackburn NWS 6 Nov 20, 1907 21 years, 65 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102 Win 23–7–3 (69) Mike Donovan NWS 6 Nov 1, 1907 21 years, 46 days Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101 Win 23–7–3 (68) Cub White NWS 6 Oct 17, 1907 21 years, 31 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 23–7–3 (67) Cub White NWS 3 Oct 3, 1907 21 years, 17 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
99 Win 23–7–3 (66) Kid Stein NWS 3 Oct 3, 1907 21 years, 17 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
98 Win 23–7–3 (65) Kid Locke NWS 3 Aug 8, 1907 20 years, 326 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
97 Win 23–7–3 (64) Boxer Kelly NWS 3 Aug 8, 1907 20 years, 326 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
96 Win 23–7–3 (63) Kid Locke NWS 3 Jul 25, 1907 20 years, 312 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
95 Win 23–7–3 (62) Boxer Kelly NWS 3 Jul 25, 1907 20 years, 312 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
94 Win 23–7–3 (61) Jack Goldswain TKO 5 (6) Jul 16, 1907 20 years, 303 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 22–7–3 (61) Billy Griffith KO 2 (?) Jul 1, 1907 20 years, 288 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Win 21–7–3 (61) Dave Deshler TKO 2 (6) Jun 22, 1907 20 years, 279 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 20–7–3 (61) Billy Griffith NWS 6 Jun 20, 1907 20 years, 277 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Win 20–7–3 (60) Jack Roller KO 4 (6) Jun 13, 1907 20 years, 270 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 19–7–3 (60) Tommy Sullivan NWS 6 Jun 8, 1907 20 years, 265 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Loss 19–7–3 (59) Jimmy Gardner PTS 10 May 21, 1907 20 years, 247 days Coliseum A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
87 Win 19–6–3 (59) Jimmy Perry TKO 6 (?) Feb 28, 1907 20 years, 165 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
86 Win 18–6–3 (59) Mike 'Twin' Sullivan PTS 10 Feb 21, 1907 20 years, 158 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
85 Win 17–6–3 (59) Rube Smith KO 8 (?) Jan 22, 1907 20 years, 128 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
84 Win 16–6–3 (59) Mike Ward KO 9 (?) Nov 15, 1906 20 years, 60 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. Ward died of injuries sustained from the fight.[19]
83 Draw 15–6–3 (59) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 Nov 3, 1906 20 years, 48 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 15–6–3 (58) Jack Dougherty PTS 10 Oct 19, 1906 20 years, 33 days Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
81 Win 14–6–3 (58) Willie Fitzgerald KO 2 (6) Oct 13, 1906 20 years, 27 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Loss 13–6–3 (58) Joe Thomas NWS 6 Sep 29, 1906 20 years, 13 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 13–6–3 (57) Kid Herrick KO 3 (?) Sep 13, 1906 19 years, 362 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
78 Win 12–6–3 (57) Jimmy Briggs PTS 15 Sep 3, 1906 19 years, 352 days Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
77 Loss 11–6–3 (57) Maurice Sayers DQ 6 (?) Aug 9, 1906 19 years, 327 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
76 Win 11–5–3 (57) Jimmy Briggs PTS 10 Jul 12, 1906 19 years, 299 days Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
75 Win 10–5–3 (57) Tom Prendergast TKO 4 (10) Jun 28, 1906 19 years, 285 days Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
74 Draw 9–5–3 (57) Joe Gans NWS 6 Jun 15, 1906 19 years, 272 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
73 Loss 9–5–3 (56) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 May 12, 1906 19 years, 238 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Loss 9–5–3 (55) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 Mar 31, 1906 19 years, 196 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Loss 9–5–3 (54) Jimmy Gardner NWS 6 Mar 10, 1906 19 years, 175 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70 Win 9–5–3 (53) Adam Ryan NWS 6 Feb 24, 1906 19 years, 161 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Win 9–5–3 (52) Jimmy Gardner NWS 6 Feb 10, 1906 19 years, 147 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 9–5–3 (51) Ambrose McGarry NWS 3 Feb 1, 1906 19 years, 138 days New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Loss 9–5–3 (50) Willie Lewis NWS 3 Jan 25, 1906 19 years, 131 days Marlborough A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 9–5–3 (49) Harry Edels NWS 6 Jan 13, 1906 19 years, 119 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 9–5–3 (48) Maurice Sayers NWS 6 Dec 25, 1905 19 years, 100 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Draw 9–5–3 (47) Tommy Connolly NWS 10 Dec 5, 1905 19 years, 80 days Eureka Athletic Club, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 9–5–3 (46) Arthur Cote NWS 6 Dec 4, 1905 19 years, 79 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Win 9–5–3 (45) Kid Stein NWS 6 Nov 16, 1905 19 years, 61 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61 Win 9–5–3 (44) Unk Russell NWS 6 Nov 9, 1905 19 years, 54 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Win 9–5–3 (43) Young Donahue NWS 6 Oct 30, 1905 19 years, 44 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 9–5–3 (42) Unk Russell NWS 6 Oct 21, 1905 19 years, 35 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 9–5–3 (41) Jack Dorman TKO 4 (?) Sep 28, 1905 19 years, 12 days Douglas Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
57 Loss 8–5–3 (41) Kid Sullivan PTS 15 Sep 22, 1905 19 years, 6 days Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
56 Loss 8–4–3 (41) Young Erne NWS 6 Sep 7, 1905 18 years, 356 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Loss 8–4–3 (40) Sammy Smith NWS 6 Aug 28, 1905 18 years, 346 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 8–4–3 (39) Kid Locke NWS 6 Aug 24, 1905 18 years, 342 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 8–4–3 (38) Young Donahue NWS 6 Aug 21, 1905 18 years, 339 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Loss 8–4–3 (37) Young Erne PTS 15 Aug 7, 1905 18 years, 325 days Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Loss 8–3–3 (37) Abraham Kid Goodman PTS 15 Jul 8, 1905 18 years, 295 days Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
50 Loss 8–2–3 (37) Young Erne PTS 10 Jun 20, 1905 18 years, 277 days Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Draw 8–1–3 (37) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 Jun 3, 1905 18 years, 260 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 8–1–3 (36) Young Erne NWS 6 May 27, 1905 18 years, 253 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 8–1–3 (35) Benny Yanger TKO 1 (15) May 19, 1905 18 years, 245 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
46 Draw 7–1–3 (35) Aurelio Herrera NWS 6 May 6, 1905 18 years, 232 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Draw 7–1–3 (34) Kid Herman PTS 15 Apr 28, 1905 18 years, 224 days Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
44 Loss 7–1–2 (34) Maurice Thompson NWS 6 Mar 25, 1905 18 years, 190 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 7–1–2 (33) Tommy Love NWS 6 Mar 17, 1905 18 years, 182 days Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 7–1–2 (32) Kid Sullivan NWS 6 Mar 13, 1905 18 years, 178 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Draw 7–1–2 (31) Jim Bonner PTS 15 Feb 22, 1905 18 years, 159 days Hummel's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 7–1–1 (31) Tony Moran NWS 6 Feb 17, 1905 18 years, 154 days Kensington A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Win 7–1–1 (30) Tim Callahan NWS 6 Feb 13, 1905 18 years, 150 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 7–1–1 (29) George Decker NWS 6 Jan 31, 1905 18 years, 137 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Loss 7–1–1 (28) Eddie Hanlon NWS 6 Jan 24, 1905 18 years, 130 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 7–1–1 (27) Jack Cardiff NWS 6 Jan 7, 1905 18 years, 113 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 7–1–1 (26) Tommy Lowe PTS 15 Jan 2, 1905 18 years, 108 days Amphitheater, Glen Echo, Maryland, U.S.
34 Loss 7–1 (26) Buffalo Sunflower NWS 6 Dec 14, 1904 18 years, 89 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Win 7–1 (25) Johnny Dohan NWS 6 Dec 10, 1904 18 years, 85 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Draw 7–1 (24) Chester Goodwin NWS 6 Nov 26, 1904 18 years, 71 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Win 7–1 (23) Jack Durane NWS 6 Nov 23, 1904 18 years, 68 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Draw 7–1 (22) Kid Locke NWS 10 Nov 21, 1904 18 years, 66 days Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 7–1 (21) Jim Bonner NWS 6 Nov 19, 1904 18 years, 64 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 7–1 (20) Eddie Cody TKO 6 (6) Nov 18, 1904 18 years, 63 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Win 6–1 (20) George Walker NWS 6 Nov 9, 1904 18 years, 54 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 6–1 (19) Kid Tyler TKO 1 (6) Nov 5, 1904 18 years, 50 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25 Win 5–1 (19) Joe Jackson NWS 6 Nov 4, 1904 18 years, 49 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Loss 5–1 (18) Johnny Allen NWS 6 Oct 29, 1904 18 years, 43 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 5–1 (17) Ben Maloney KO 4 (6) Oct 17, 1904 18 years, 31 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 4–1 (17) Mexican Jim Lee KO 4 (6) Oct 10, 1904 18 years, 24 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Draw 3–1 (17) Kid Tyler NWS 6 Oct 3, 1904 18 years, 17 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Draw 3–1 (16) Young George Mack NWS 6 Sep 26, 1904 18 years, 10 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 NC 3–1 (15) Griff Jones NC 2 (6) Sep 9, 1904 17 years, 359 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Win 3–1 (14) Jimmy Devine NWS 6 Sep 8, 1904 17 years, 358 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Draw 3–1 (13) Young George Mack NWS 6 Sep 5, 1904 17 years, 355 days National Hall, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Loss 3–1 (12) Griff Jones NWS 6 Jul 7, 1904 17 years, 295 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Loss 3–1 (11) Young George Mack NWS 6 Jun 27, 1904 17 years, 285 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Loss 3–1 (10) Kid Locke NWS 6 Jun 23, 1904 17 years, 281 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Draw 3–1 (9) Mexican Jim Lee NWS 6 May 16, 1904 17 years, 243 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 3–1 (8) Kid Allen NWS 6 May 9, 1904 17 years, 236 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Draw 3–1 (7) Kid Allen NWS 6 May 6, 1904 17 years, 233 days Frankford A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 3–1 (6) Jim Kohler KO 1 (6) Apr 15, 1904 17 years, 212 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Draw 2–1 (6) Mexican Jim Lee NWS 6 Feb 8, 1904 17 years, 145 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Loss 2–1 (5) Jack McKenzie TKO 2 (6) Jan 28, 1904 17 years, 134 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 2–0 (5) Tom Daly KO 1 (6) Jan 21, 1904 17 years, 127 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 1–0 (5) Young George Marshall NWS 6 Dec 17, 1903 17 years, 92 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 1–0 (4) Young Joe Grim KO 4 (6) Oct 27, 1903 17 years, 41 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 0–0 (4) Billy Keaton NWS 6 Sep 15, 1903 16 years, 364 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Draw 0–0 (3) Billy Boden NWS 6 Sep 1, 1903 16 years, 350 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 0–0 (2) Billy Manning NWS 6 Aug 25, 1903 16 years, 343 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Draw 0–0 (1) Billy Manning NWS 6 Aug 18, 1903 16 years, 336 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Unofficial record

172 fights 107 wins 39 losses
By knockout 47 2
By decision 59 34
By disqualification 1 3
Draws 25
No contests 1

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
172 Loss 107–39–25 (1) Joe Borrell TKO 5 (6) Oct 13, 1912 26 years, 27 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171 Win 107–38–25 (1) Private Jack Harrison TKO 3 (20) Mar 17, 1912 25 years, 183 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, England
170 Win 106–38–25 (1) Jerry Thompson KO 14 (20) Jan 30, 1912 25 years, 136 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
169 Win 105–38–25 (1) Johnny Mathieson TKO 3 (?) Dec 26, 1912 26 years, 101 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
168 Loss 104–38–25 (1) Johnny Mathieson PTS 20 Jun 10, 1912 25 years, 268 days Sparbrook Skating Rink, Birmingham, England
167 Loss 104–37–25 (1) Private Palmer PTS 20 May 13, 1912 25 years, 240 days Boulevard Rink, Leicester, England
166 Win 104–36–25 (1) Seaman Brown KO 2 (20) Apr 29, 1912 25 years, 226 days Empire Skating Rink, Sparbrook, England
165 Win 103–36–25 (1) Harry Mansfield PTS 20 Mar 28, 1912 25 years, 194 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
164 Win 102–36–25 (1) Dixie Kid TKO 8 (20) Jan 18, 1912 25 years, 124 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England
163 Loss 101–36–25 (1) Georges Carpentier PTS 20 Dec 13, 1911 25 years, 88 days Cirque de Paris, Paris, France
162 Draw 101–35–25 (1) George K.O. Brown PTS 8 Oct 9, 1911 25 years, 23 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
161 Loss 101–35–24 (1) George Gunther PTS 20 May 27, 1911 24 years, 253 days Wonderland, Paris, France
160 Loss 101–34–24 (1) Leo Houck PTS 20 May 3, 1911 24 years, 229 days L'Hippodrome, Clichy, France Lost world middleweight title claim
159 Win 101–33–24 (1) Arthur Harman KO 2 (15) Mar 13, 1911 24 years, 178 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
158 Win 100–33–24 (1) Charlie Duncan KO 3 (20) Mar 1, 1911 24 years, 166 days Cercle de la Méditerranée, Nice, France
157 Win 99–33–24 (1) Blink McCloskey PTS 25 Feb 22, 1911 24 years, 159 days Hippodrome, Paris, France Claimed vacant world middleweight title
156 Win 98–33–24 (1) Stoker Hulls KO 5 (?) Feb 18, 1911 24 years, 155 days Plymouth, England
155 Win 97–33–24 (1) Private Jim Harris TKO 5 (20) Feb 13, 1911 24 years, 150 days The Empire, Holborn, England
154 Win 96–33–24 (1) Blink McCloskey TKO 3 (15) Feb 1, 1911 24 years, 138 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
153 Win 95–33–24 (1) Johnny Summers KO 4 (20) Jan 25, 1911 24 years, 131 days Olympia Annexe, Kensington, England
152 Win 94–33–24 (1) Geoff Thorne KO 1 (15) Dec 14, 1910 24 years, 89 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
151 Win 93–33–24 (1) Dick Nelson KO 2 (10) Nov 7, 1910 24 years, 52 days American A.C., Schenectady, New York, U.S.
150 Draw 92–33–24 (1) Young Loughrey NWS 6 Oct 28, 1910 24 years, 42 days Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
149 Win 92–33–23 (1) Billy Glover TKO 5 (10) Oct 21, 1910 24 years, 35 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
148 Loss 91–33–23 (1) Leo Houck NWS 6 Sep 17, 1910 24 years, 1 day National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147 Draw 91–32–23 (1) Harry Mansfield NWS 10 Sep 2, 1910 23 years, 351 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
146 Loss 91–32–22 (1) Leo Houck PTS 12 Aug 23, 1910 23 years, 341 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
145 Win 91–31–22 (1) Young Joseph TKO 7 (20) Jun 27, 1910 23 years, 284 days Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, England Retained world welterweight title
144 Win 90–31–22 (1) Sam Harris KO 2 (?) Jun 11, 1910 23 years, 268 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
143 Win 89–31–22 (1) Bill Davies KO 1 (10) May 18, 1910 23 years, 244 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France Third of 3 bouts Lewis had on the same day
142 Win 88–31–22 (1) Bert Ropert KO 2 (10) May 18, 1910 23 years, 244 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France Second of 3 bouts Lewis had on the same day
141 Win 87–31–22 (1) Bob Scanlon DQ 2 (10) May 18, 1910 23 years, 244 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France First of 3 bouts Lewis had on the same day
140 Win 86–31–22 (1) Peter Brown KO 3 (20) May 4, 1910 23 years, 230 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France Retained world welterweight title
139 Draw 85–31–22 (1) Willie Lewis PTS 25 Apr 23, 1910 23 years, 219 days Cirque de Paris, Paris, France Retained world welterweight title
138 Loss 85–31–21 (1) Charley Hitte DQ 4 (20) Mar 12, 1910 23 years, 177 days Wonderland, Paris, France Lewis DQ'd for low blow
137 Draw 85–30–21 (1) Willie Lewis PTS 25 Feb 19, 1910 23 years, 156 days Cirque de Paris, Paris, France Retained world welterweight title
136 Win 85–30–20 (1) Howard Baker PTS 10 Jan 11, 1910 23 years, 117 days Denver A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
135 Draw 84–30–20 (1) Frank Klaus NWS 6 Nov 27, 1909 23 years, 72 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
134 Win 84–30–19 (1) Dan Sullivan KO 1 (12) Oct 19, 1909 23 years, 33 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
133 Win 83–30–19 (1) Eddie Chambers TKO 1 (6) Oct 13, 1909 23 years, 27 days Wayne A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132 Win 82–30–19 (1) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Oct 6, 1909 23 years, 20 days Philadelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Loss 81–30–19 (1) Harry Mansfield NWS 10 Sep 3, 1909 22 years, 352 days Williamsport A.C., Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Win 81–29–19 (1) Tommy Crawford KO 2 (?) Jul 26, 1909 22 years, 313 days Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Win 80–29–19 (1) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Jun 24, 1909 22 years, 281 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Loss 79–29–19 (1) Frank Klaus DQ 6 (6) Apr 24, 1909 22 years, 220 days Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Win 79–28–19 (1) Terry Martin NWS 6 Mar 26, 1909 22 years, 191 days Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 78–28–19 (1) George Krall KO 1 (3) Mar 18, 1909 22 years, 183 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
125 Win 77–28–19 (1) Johnny Dugan TKO 2 (3) Mar 18, 1909 22 years, 183 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
124 Loss 76–28–19 (1) Tommy Sullivan NWS 6 Mar 6, 1909 22 years, 171 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Loss 76–27–19 (1) Bill MacKinnon PTS 12 Feb 2, 1909 22 years, 139 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
122 Win 76–26–19 (1) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Jan 5, 1909 22 years, 111 days Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Loss 75–26–19 (1) Willie Lewis NWS 12 Dec 14, 1908 22 years, 89 days Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
120 Draw 75–25–19 (1) Unk Russell NWS 6 Oct 1, 1908 22 years, 15 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Win 75–25–18 (1) Terry Martin TKO 5 (6) Sep 25, 1908 22 years, 9 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Win 74–25–18 (1) Unk Russell PTS 12 Sep 7, 1908 21 years, 357 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
117 Win 73–25–18 (1) Unk Russell NWS 6 Jul 14, 1908 21 years, 302 days Auditorium, Bangor, Maine, U.S.
116 Win 72–25–18 (1) Jim Donovan PTS 6 Jun 29, 1908 21 years, 287 days Bangor, Maine, U.S.
115 Win 71–25–18 (1) Larry Temple PTS 12 Jun 23, 1908 21 years, 281 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
114 Loss 70–25–18 (1) Willie Lewis NWS 6 Jun 9, 1908 21 years, 267 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
113 Win 70–24–18 (1) Unk Russell NWS 6 May 23, 1908 21 years, 250 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 69–24–18 (1) Charley Hitte NWS 6 May 19, 1908 21 years, 246 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Win 68–24–18 (1) Unk Russell NWS 6 May 9, 1908 21 years, 236 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 67–24–18 (1) Larry Conley KO 3 (?) Apr 27, 1908 21 years, 224 days Augusta, Maine, U.S.
109 Win 66–24–18 (1) William 'Honey' Mellody KO 4 (12), 2:30 Apr 20, 1908 21 years, 217 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained world welterweight title claim
108 Win 65–24–18 (1) Terry Martin PTS 15 Mar 26, 1908 21 years, 192 days Eureka Athletic Club, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained world welterweight title claim
107 Loss 64–24–18 (1) Terry Martin NWS 6 Feb 15, 1908 21 years, 152 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Win 64–23–18 (1) Frank Mantell TKO 3 (12) Jan 23, 1908 21 years, 129 days Edgewood A.C., New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. Claimed world welterweight title
105 Win 63–23–18 (1) Pat O'Keefe PTS 12 Dec 23, 1907 21 years, 98 days Winnisimmet A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
104 Loss 62–23–18 (1) Terry Martin NWS 6 Dec 16, 1907 21 years, 91 days Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103 Loss 62–22–18 (1) Jack Blackburn NWS 6 Nov 20, 1907 21 years, 65 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102 Win 62–21–18 (1) Mike Donovan NWS 6 Nov 1, 1907 21 years, 46 days Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101 Win 61–21–18 (1) Cub White NWS 6 Oct 17, 1907 21 years, 31 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 60–21–18 (1) Cub White NWS 3 Oct 3, 1907 21 years, 17 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
99 Win 59–21–18 (1) Kid Stein NWS 3 Oct 3, 1907 21 years, 17 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
98 Win 58–21–18 (1) Kid Locke NWS 3 Aug 8, 1907 20 years, 326 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
97 Win 57–21–18 (1) Boxer Kelly NWS 3 Aug 8, 1907 20 years, 326 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
96 Win 56–21–18 (1) Kid Locke NWS 3 Jul 25, 1907 20 years, 312 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Second of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
95 Win 55–21–18 (1) Boxer Kelly NWS 3 Jul 25, 1907 20 years, 312 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. First of 2 bouts for Lewis on the same day
94 Win 54–21–18 (1) Jack Goldswain TKO 5 (6) Jul 16, 1907 20 years, 303 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 53–21–18 (1) Billy Griffith KO 2 (?) Jul 1, 1907 20 years, 288 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Win 52–21–18 (1) Dave Deshler TKO 2 (6) Jun 22, 1907 20 years, 279 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 51–21–18 (1) Billy Griffith NWS 6 Jun 20, 1907 20 years, 277 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Win 50–21–18 (1) Jack Roller KO 4 (6) Jun 13, 1907 20 years, 270 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 49–21–18 (1) Tommy Sullivan NWS 6 Jun 8, 1907 20 years, 265 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Loss 48–21–18 (1) Jimmy Gardner PTS 10 May 21, 1907 20 years, 247 days Coliseum A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
87 Win 48–20–18 (1) Jimmy Perry TKO 6 (?) Feb 28, 1907 20 years, 165 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
86 Win 47–20–18 (1) Mike 'Twin' Sullivan PTS 10 Feb 21, 1907 20 years, 158 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
85 Win 46–20–18 (1) Rube Smith KO 8 (?) Jan 22, 1907 20 years, 128 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
84 Win 45–20–18 (1) Mike Ward KO 9 (?) Nov 15, 1906 20 years, 60 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. Ward died of injuries sustained from the fight.[20]
83 Draw 44–20–18 (1) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 Nov 3, 1906 20 years, 48 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 44–20–17 (1) Jack Dougherty PTS 10 Oct 19, 1906 20 years, 33 days Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
81 Win 43–20–17 (1) Willie Fitzgerald KO 2 (6) Oct 13, 1906 20 years, 27 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Loss 42–20–17 (1) Joe Thomas NWS 6 Sep 29, 1906 20 years, 13 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 42–19–17 (1) Kid Herrick KO 3 (?) Sep 13, 1906 19 years, 362 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
78 Win 41–19–17 (1) Jimmy Briggs PTS 15 Sep 3, 1906 19 years, 352 days Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
77 Loss 40–19–17 (1) Maurice Sayers DQ 6 (?) Aug 9, 1906 19 years, 327 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
76 Win 40–18–17 (1) Jimmy Briggs PTS 10 Jul 12, 1906 19 years, 299 days Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
75 Win 39–18–17 (1) Tom Prendergast TKO 4 (10) Jun 28, 1906 19 years, 285 days Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
74 Draw 38–18–17 (1) Joe Gans NWS 6 Jun 15, 1906 19 years, 272 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
73 Loss 38–18–16 (1) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 May 12, 1906 19 years, 238 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Loss 38–17–16 (1) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 Mar 31, 1906 19 years, 196 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Loss 38–16–16 (1) Jimmy Gardner NWS 6 Mar 10, 1906 19 years, 175 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70 Win 38–15–16 (1) Adam Ryan NWS 6 Feb 24, 1906 19 years, 161 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Win 37–15–16 (1) Jimmy Gardner NWS 6 Feb 10, 1906 19 years, 147 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 36–15–16 (1) Ambrose McGarry NWS 3 Feb 1, 1906 19 years, 138 days New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Loss 35–15–16 (1) Willie Lewis NWS 3 Jan 25, 1906 19 years, 131 days Marlborough A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 35–14–16 (1) Harry Edels NWS 6 Jan 13, 1906 19 years, 119 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 34–14–16 (1) Maurice Sayers NWS 6 Dec 25, 1905 19 years, 100 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Draw 33–14–16 (1) Tommy Connolly NWS 10 Dec 5, 1905 19 years, 80 days Eureka Athletic Club, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 33–14–15 (1) Arthur Cote NWS 6 Dec 4, 1905 19 years, 79 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Win 32–14–15 (1) Kid Stein NWS 6 Nov 16, 1905 19 years, 61 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61 Win 31–14–15 (1) Unk Russell NWS 6 Nov 9, 1905 19 years, 54 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Win 30–14–15 (1) Young Donahue NWS 6 Oct 30, 1905 19 years, 44 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 29–14–15 (1) Unk Russell NWS 6 Oct 21, 1905 19 years, 35 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 28–14–15 (1) Jack Dorman TKO 4 (?) Sep 28, 1905 19 years, 12 days Douglas Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
57 Loss 27–14–15 (1) Kid Sullivan PTS 15 Sep 22, 1905 19 years, 6 days Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
56 Loss 27–13–15 (1) Young Erne NWS 6 Sep 7, 1905 18 years, 356 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Loss 27–12–15 (1) Sammy Smith NWS 6 Aug 28, 1905 18 years, 346 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 27–11–15 (1) Kid Locke NWS 6 Aug 24, 1905 18 years, 342 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 26–11–15 (1) Young Donahue NWS 6 Aug 21, 1905 18 years, 339 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Loss 25–11–15 (1) Young Erne PTS 15 Aug 7, 1905 18 years, 325 days Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Loss 25–10–15 (1) Abraham Kid Goodman PTS 15 Jul 8, 1905 18 years, 295 days Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
50 Loss 25–9–15 (1) Young Erne PTS 10 Jun 20, 1905 18 years, 277 days Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Draw 25–8–15 (1) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 6 Jun 3, 1905 18 years, 260 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 25–8–14 (1) Young Erne NWS 6 May 27, 1905 18 years, 253 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 24–8–14 (1) Benny Yanger TKO 1 (15) May 19, 1905 18 years, 245 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
46 Draw 23–8–14 (1) Aurelio Herrera NWS 6 May 6, 1905 18 years, 232 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Draw 23–8–13 (1) Kid Herman PTS 15 Apr 28, 1905 18 years, 224 days Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
44 Loss 23–8–12 (1) Maurice Thompson NWS 6 Mar 25, 1905 18 years, 190 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 23–7–12 (1) Tommy Love NWS 6 Mar 17, 1905 18 years, 182 days Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 22–7–12 (1) Kid Sullivan NWS 6 Mar 13, 1905 18 years, 178 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Draw 21–7–12 (1) Jim Bonner PTS 15 Feb 22, 1905 18 years, 159 days Hummel's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 21–7–11 (1) Tony Moran NWS 6 Feb 17, 1905 18 years, 154 days Kensington A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Win 20–7–11 (1) Tim Callahan NWS 6 Feb 13, 1905 18 years, 150 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 19–7–11 (1) George Decker NWS 6 Jan 31, 1905 18 years, 137 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Loss 18–7–11 (1) Eddie Hanlon NWS 6 Jan 24, 1905 18 years, 130 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 18–6–11 (1) Jack Cardiff NWS 6 Jan 7, 1905 18 years, 113 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 17–6–11 (1) Tommy Lowe PTS 15 Jan 2, 1905 18 years, 108 days Amphitheater, Glen Echo, Maryland, U.S.
34 Loss 17–6–10 (1) Buffalo Sunflower NWS 6 Dec 14, 1904 18 years, 89 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Win 17–5–10 (1) Johnny Dohan NWS 6 Dec 10, 1904 18 years, 85 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Draw 16–5–10 (1) Chester Goodwin NWS 6 Nov 26, 1904 18 years, 71 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Win 16–5–9 (1) Jack Durane NWS 6 Nov 23, 1904 18 years, 68 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Draw 15–5–9 (1) Kid Locke NWS 10 Nov 21, 1904 18 years, 66 days Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 15–5–8 (1) Jim Bonner NWS 6 Nov 19, 1904 18 years, 64 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 14–5–8 (1) Eddie Cody TKO 6 (6) Nov 18, 1904 18 years, 63 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Win 13–5–8 (1) George Walker NWS 6 Nov 9, 1904 18 years, 54 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 12–5–8 (1) Kid Tyler TKO 1 (6) Nov 5, 1904 18 years, 50 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25 Win 11–5–8 (1) Joe Jackson NWS 6 Nov 4, 1904 18 years, 49 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Loss 10–5–8 (1) Johnny Allen NWS 6 Oct 29, 1904 18 years, 43 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 10–4–8 (1) Ben Maloney KO 4 (6) Oct 17, 1904 18 years, 31 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 9–4–8 (1) Mexican Jim Lee KO 4 (6) Oct 10, 1904 18 years, 24 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Draw 8–4–8 (1) Kid Tyler NWS 6 Oct 3, 1904 18 years, 17 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Draw 8–4–7 (1) Young George Mack NWS 6 Sep 26, 1904 18 years, 10 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 NC 8–4–6 (1) Griff Jones NC 2 (6) Sep 9, 1904 17 years, 359 days Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Win 8–4–6 Jimmy Devine NWS 6 Sep 8, 1904 17 years, 358 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Draw 7–4–6 Young George Mack NWS 6 Sep 5, 1904 17 years, 355 days National Hall, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Loss 7–4–5 Griff Jones NWS 6 Jul 7, 1904 17 years, 295 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Loss 7–3–5 Young George Mack NWS 6 Jun 27, 1904 17 years, 285 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Loss 7–2–5 Kid Locke NWS 6 Jun 23, 1904 17 years, 281 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Draw 7–1–5 Mexican Jim Lee NWS 6 May 16, 1904 17 years, 243 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 7–1–4 Kid Allen NWS 6 May 9, 1904 17 years, 236 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Draw 6–1–4 Kid Allen NWS 6 May 6, 1904 17 years, 233 days Frankford A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 6–1–3 Jim Kohler KO 1 (6) Apr 15, 1904 17 years, 212 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Draw 5–1–3 Mexican Jim Lee NWS 6 Feb 8, 1904 17 years, 145 days Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Loss 5–1–2 Jack McKenzie TKO 2 (6) Jan 28, 1904 17 years, 134 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 5–0–2 Tom Daly KO 1 (6) Jan 21, 1904 17 years, 127 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 4–0–2 Young George Marshall NWS 6 Dec 17, 1903 17 years, 92 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 3–0–2 Young Joe Grim KO 4 (6) Oct 27, 1903 17 years, 41 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 2–0–2 Billy Keaton NWS 6 Sep 15, 1903 16 years, 364 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Draw 1–0–2 Billy Boden NWS 6 Sep 1, 1903 16 years, 350 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 1–0–1 Billy Manning NWS 6 Aug 25, 1903 16 years, 343 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Draw 0–0–1 Billy Manning NWS 6 Aug 18, 1903 16 years, 336 days Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

See also

References

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