Hedgemon Lewis vs. Don Cobbs

Hedgemon Lewis 145 lbs beat Don Cobbs 145 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1969-12-18
• Location: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Referee: Lou Jallos 50-40
• Judge: 50-40

"Welterweight contender Hedgemon Lewis, 145, Detroit, made his first appearance in the Motor City in more than two years. A poor crowd of 2,200 at the Olympia turned out to see him beat Don Cobbs, 145, St. Louis. The first five of the 10 rounds were all Lewis. His boxing and punching thrilled the fans. However, Cobbs rallied in the 6th frame. Both landed hard shots in a round that appeared even. Round seven was in Cobbs' favor by a shade as Lewis suffered an eye cut. In an exciting 8th Lewis landed with lefts but Cobbs fought back and landed more often. Lewis was back in control in the 9th, landing often and receiving little in return, while also taking a slow final round." -Ring Magazine, April 1970 issue

Scorecards (all for Lewis)

• Referee Lou Jallos - 50-41
• Judge Abe Ableoff - 50-40
• Judge Ken Offett - 49-40

• Unofficial Ring Magazine scorecard - 48-43 Lewis