Ernie Lopez vs. Hedgemon Lewis (2nd meeting)

Ernie Lopez 147 lbs lost to Hedgemon Lewis 144 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1969-07-10
• Location: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Referee: Dick Young 4-7
• Judge: John Thomas 4-5
• Judge: Lee Grossman 5-6

"The difference in the 10 rounder was an 8 count knockdown scored by Lewis in the 4th round. A right and left followed by a second right dumped the favored Lopez. Lopez had jumped off to an early lead, but the knockdown was the turning point in Lewis's favor. Lopez came back strong in the 9th round, but the speedy, elusive Detroiter managed to avoid trouble." -Ring magazine, October 1969 issue

Unofficial scorecards

• L.A. Times - 6-4 Lopez
• Pomona Progress-Bulletin - 5-3 Lopez
• Pasadena Star-News - 6-3 Lopez

• Attendance - 8,420
• Receipts - $77,344
• Purses - Lewis - $23,000, Lopez - $25,000

Post fight comments

• "I don't care if I lose my license. It was the worst verdict I ever saw. 'Red' won it all the way." -Howie Steindler, Lopez' manager, addressing members of the State Athletic Commission.

• "My right hand that dropped him was a thing of beauty. Yes, I did get hurt myself at times during the fight. You can't go 10 rounds with such a puncher without knowing it. I was hurt but never shook up." -Hedgemon Lewis