John Henry Lewis vs. Johnny Risko

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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