Hedgemon Lewis vs. Johnny Gant

Hedgemon Lewis 146 lbs beat Johnny Gant 142 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1973-12-10
• Location: Felt Forum, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Tony Perez 7-2
• Judge: Johnny Dran
• Judge: Teddy Martin 9-1

"Top-ranked welterweight contender Hedgemon Lewis pressured retreating Johnny Gant with well-placed left hooks Monday night and pounded out a unanimous 10 round decision at MSG's Felt Forum. Lewis was in command throughout, but never came close to flooring Gant, who was content to lash out with left jabs, back-pedal and clinch. Lewis appeared intent on ending the fight in the 9th round, stinging Gant with several left hooks and a barrage to the midsection. Gant, however, continued his plan of survival - backpedaling and clinching - in order to avoid Lewis' punches." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 10-0 Lewis