2-547-246 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

John Henry Lewis, American boxer, 1938. Lewis (1914-1974) was world light-heavyweight champion from 1935 until 1939. In 1939, in his final fight, he was knocked out in the first round by Joe Louis in an attempt to win the world heavyweight title. In all, Lewis fought 112 times over his career, with 98 wins, 10 defeats and 4 draws. A Churchman's Cigarettes picture card.