Leotis Martin vs. Alvin 'Blue' Lewis (1st meeting)

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Alvin Lewis 215 lbs lost to Leotis Martin 200 lbs by TKO at 1:33 in round 9 of 10

  • Date: 1968-11-26
  • Location: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • "Leotis Martin of Philadelphia survived a 1st round knockdown and dropped Detroiter Alvin 'Blue' Lewis three times in the 9th round before taking a heavyweight knockout victory at 1:33 of the round. Lewis, 15 pounds heavier and three inches taller than his more experienced foe, connected with a solid right hand in his first punch of the scheduled 10 rounder. Martin dropped on all fours momentarily but was up for the mandatory eight count." -United Press International