Hedgemon Lewis vs. Bob Murray

Hedgemon Lewis 147 lbs beat Bob Murray 145 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1968-05-16
• Location: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Referee: Dick Young 11-0.01
• Judge: Rudy Jordan 8-1
• Judge: Eddie Fierro 7-1

"Hedgemon Lewis, 146, Hollywood, boosted his unbeaten string of victories to 21 Thursday night at the Olympic Auditorium with a unanimous decision over Bobby Murray, 145, San Francisco. Lewis was far ahead on points but was unable to drop Murray who gamely tried to stay with the favorite and even scored a slight cut under Lewis' left eye in the 7th round. But by then Lewis was far ahead on points and coasted to victory." -United Press International

• Olympic matchmaker Mickey Davies stated he would immediately begin working on a Hedgemon Lewis - Ernie (Indian Red) Lopez bout, which took place in July.

• Lewis stated he took the fight with Murray because Murray had fought Lopez earlier in the year and had taken Lopez to a close decision.