John Henry Lewis vs. Johnny Risko

John Henry Lewis 183 lbs beat Johnny Risko 198 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1937-12-17
• Location: Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

"John Henry Lewis, light heavyweight champion, outpointed Johnny Risko in 10 rounds here tonight with the Cleveland 'Rubber Man' hanging on gamely to the end. Lewis, 183, Pittsburgh, built up a big lead on points in the early rounds and then coasted on to the decision. The 5,046 spectators marveled that Risko, 198 1/2, was in there at all at the end. For Risko met Lewis on the eve of his 35th birthday. As it was, Risko left the ring breathing hard but unmarked." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 9-1 Lewis