Harry Lewis (boxer)
| Harry Lewis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Henry Besterman |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
September 16, 1886 New York, New York |
| Died |
February 22, 1956 (aged 69) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 173 |
| Wins | 108 |
| Wins by KO | 48 |
| Losses | 39 |
| Draws | 25 |
| No contests | 1 |
Harry Lewis (Harry Besterman; September 16, 1886 – February 22, 1956), was an American champion boxer. Lewis was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 and to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Harry Lewis". Jewishsports.net. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
- ↑ "Sports in Brief | Boxing Hall of Fame selects Holmes, six other fighters". Philly.com. 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Harry Lewis from BoxRec
- Jewish Sports Bio
- Jews in Sports Bio
- "Ring History of the Near-Champions: Harry Lewis". National Police Gazette (New York, NY): 7. 21 January 1922. Retrieved 18 December 2014.