John Henry Lewis

Timeline of world title events

1. 31 Oct 1935

   John Henry Lewis beats Bob Olin via unanimous decision 15/15

   Light Heavyweight (175 lb)

   • NYSAC
   • WBA
   • RING

   John Henry Lewis becomes the NYSAC, RING and WBA Light Heavyweight world champion
   
2. 13 Mar 1936

   John Henry Lewis beats Jock McAvoy via unanimous decision 15/15

   Light Heavyweight (175 lb)

   • NYSAC
   • WBA
   • RING
3. 9 Nov 1936

   John Henry Lewis beats Len Harvey via points decision 15/15

   Light Heavyweight (175 lb)

   • NYSAC
   • WBA
   • RING
4. 3 Jun 1937

   John Henry Lewis beats Bob Olin via knockout 8/15

   Light Heavyweight (175 lb)

   • NYSAC
   • WBA
   • RING
5. 25 Apr 1938

   John Henry Lewis beats Emilio Martinez via knockout 4/15

   Light Heavyweight (175 lb)

   • NYSAC
   • WBA
   • RING
6. 28 Jul 1938

   John Henry Lewis's NYSAC Light Heavyweight world title reign ends
   
7. 28 Oct 1938

   John Henry Lewis beats Al Gainer via unanimous decision 15/15

   Light Heavyweight (175 lb)

   • WBA
   • RING
8. 25 Jan 1939

   Joe Louis beats John Henry Lewis via knockout 1/15

   Heavyweight (175+ lb)

   • NYSAC
   • WBA
   • RING
9. 1 Jun 1939

   John Henry Lewis's RING Light Heavyweight world title reign ends
   
10. 19 Jun 1939

    John Henry Lewis's WBA Light Heavyweight world title reign ends