Best fights of Hedgemon Lewis
Over 10 years as a professional, Hedgemon Lewis compiled a 53-7-2 (26) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Hedgemon Lewis defeats Ernie Lopez in their 2nd fight
On July 10, 1969 Hedgemon Lewis faced Ernie Lopez in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lewis was 23 years old with a record of 27-1, and Lopez was 23 with a record of 37-5-1. Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak and Lopez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Lewis won via unanimous decision.
2. Hedgemon Lewis defeats Billy Backus
On December 8, 1972 Hedgemon Lewis defended his NYSAC welterweight title against Billy Backus. Lewis was 26 years old with a record of 44-4, and Backus was 29 with a record of 36-12-4. Lewis was on a 4-fight winning streak and Backus was coming off a win. Lewis won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Hedgemon Lewis loses to José Nápoles via unanimous decision
On December 14, 1971 Hedgemon Lewis fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. Lewis was 25 years old with a record of 40-3, and Nápoles was 31 with a record of 70-5. Lewis was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nápoles was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lewis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nápoles.
4. Hedgemon Lewis loses to José Nápoles in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 3, 1974 Hedgemon Lewis fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Lewis was 28 years old with a record of 51-4, and Nápoles was 34 with a record of 77-6. Lewis was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Nápoles was coming off a loss. Nápoles stopped Lewis via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Hedgemon Lewis loses to John H. Stracey via KO
On March 20, 1976 Hedgemon Lewis fought John H. Stracey for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles. Lewis was 30 years old with a record of 53-6-2, and Stracey was 25 with a record of 43-3-1. Stracey was on a 9-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Lewis via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Hedgemon Lewis KOs Rudy Barro
On November 6, 1973 Hedgemon Lewis faced Rudy Barro in a welterweight bout. Lewis was 27 years old with a record of 47-4, and Barro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lewis was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Rudy Barro via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Hedgemon Lewis KOs Felipe Vaca
On April 28, 1974 Hedgemon Lewis faced Felipe Vaca in a welterweight bout. Lewis was 28 years old with a record of 50-4, and Vaca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lewis was on a 10-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Felipe Vaca via KO in the 4th round.
8. Hedgemon Lewis KOs Mario Marquez
On July 21, 1972 Hedgemon Lewis faced Mario Marquez in a welterweight bout. Lewis was 26 years old with a record of 42-4, and Marquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lewis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Mario Marquez via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Hedgemon Lewis KOs Ruben Zamora in their 2nd fight
On March 31, 1973 Hedgemon Lewis faced Ruben Zamora in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lewis was 27 years old with a record of 45-4, and Zamora was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Ruben Zamora via TKO in the 6th round.
10. Hedgemon Lewis defeats Billy Backus
On June 16, 1972 Hedgemon Lewis fought Billy Backus for the vacant NYSAC welterweight title. Lewis was 26 years old with a record of 41-4, and Backus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lewis was coming off a win. Lewis won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.