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Lew Jenkins (December 4, 1916 – October 30, 1981) was an American boxer and NYSAC and The Ring lightweight champion from 1940 to 1941. He was born in Milburn, Texas and was raised during the Great Depression. He began fighting in carnivals and later continued his boxing in the US Coast Guard.
Jenkins connected with a right to the jaw in the first round that knocked Joyce clear across the rings and into the ropes, which saved him from going down. However, his speed and boxing ability allowed him to outscore Jenkins.
10 de ene. de 2019 · Learn about the improbable story of Lew Jenkins, a lightweight champion who became a war hero in World War II and Korea. Author Gene Pantalone reveals the details of his life, fights, marriages, and military service in his book.
Lew Jenkins, nacido el 28 de junio de 1916 en Texas, fue un boxeador estadounidense que dejó una huella imborrable en la historia del boxeo. Su vida estuvo marcada por la adversidad y los desafíos, pero logró superarlos y convertirse en uno de los campeones más reconocidos de su época.
Lew Jenkins was a lightweight and welterweight boxer who fought in the Golden Age of boxing. He knocked out Lou Ambers to win the lightweight title and challenged three welterweight champions in non-title bouts.
14 de nov. de 2018 · Lew Jenkins was a vicious puncher, despite his lanky build. He began his boxing career in carnivals. After winning the World Lightweight Title with a knockout over Lou Ambers , Jenkins's life outside of the ring spun out of control.
10 de may. de 2022 · Lew Jenkins was an American boxer and NYSAC and The Ring lightweight champion from 1940-1941. He was born in Milburn, Texas and was raised during the Great Depression. He...
