John Lewis
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John Lewis A photograph of John Lewis being presented with the
NMPFT/Syndication International
Science Museum Group Collection

A photograph of John Lewis (1914-1974) being presented with the winner's trophy for the world light heavyweight boxing championship, Wembley Stadium, taken in November 1936 by Edward G Malindine for the Daily Herald.

Lewis was the first black American boxer to win the light heavyweight championship. He defeated Len Harvey (1907-1976), widely regarded as one of the finest British boxers of all time.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/E09977
Materials:
paper
type:
gelatin silver print and photograph