Fred Lewis - Revision history

Delisa at 23:14, 16 May 2020

2020-05-16T23:14:29Z

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	'''Fred Lewis''' became a professional boxer in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Lewis joined the Air Force boxing team. He later won the 1963 National AAU Light heavyweight (178-pound) title, and a Pan-American Games title, before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Lewis resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the during the American Vietnam War. Lewis retired as an American Air Force Sergeant.		'''Fred Lewis''' became a professional boxer in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Lewis joined the Air Force boxing team. He later won the 1963 National AAU Light heavyweight (178-pound) title, and a Pan-American Games title, before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Lewis resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the during the American Vietnam War. Lewis retired as an American Air Force Sergeant.

			*Lost decision to Ali in 1960 U.S. Olympic Trials LH Semis


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Ric: replaced main image

2014-07-29T18:08:36Z

replaced main image

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	'''Fred Lewis''' became a professional boxer in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Lewis joined the Air Force boxing team. He later won the 1963 National AAU Light heavyweight (178-pound) title, and a Pan-American Games title, before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Lewis resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the during the American Vietnam War. Lewis retired as an American Air Force Sergeant.		'''Fred Lewis''' became a professional boxer in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Lewis joined the Air Force boxing team. He later won the 1963 National AAU Light heavyweight (178-pound) title, and a Pan-American Games title, before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Lewis resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the during the American Vietnam War. Lewis retired as an American Air Force Sergeant.

Ric: image & category added

2010-01-31T21:17:16Z

image & category added

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	'''Fred Lewis''' became a professional boxer in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Lewis joined the Air Force boxing team. He later won the 1963 National AAU Light heavyweight (178-pound) title, and a Pan-American Games title, before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Lewis resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the during the American Vietnam War. Lewis retired as an American Air Force Sergeant.		'''Fred Lewis''' became a professional boxer in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Lewis joined the Air Force boxing team. He later won the 1963 National AAU Light heavyweight (178-pound) title, and a Pan-American Games title, before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Lewis resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the during the American Vietnam War. Lewis retired as an American Air Force Sergeant.

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			[[Category:African American Boxers]]
	[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]		[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]
	[[Category:Vietnam War Veterans]]		[[Category:Vietnam War Veterans]]

Ric: POV edits; general editing; war vet category

2009-02-04T02:02:22Z

POV edits; general editing; war vet category

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	1963 National AAU Light heavyweight title		'''Fred Lewis''' became a professional boxer in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Lewis joined the Air Force boxing team. He later won the 1963 National AAU Light heavyweight (178-pound) title, and a Pan-American Games title, before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Lewis resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the during the American Vietnam War. Lewis retired as an American Air Force Sergeant.

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	[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]		[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]
			[[Category:Vietnam War Veterans]]
	Fred turned professional in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Fred joined the Air Force boxing team where he captured a National AAU 178-pound title and a Pan-American Games Title before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Fred resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the Orient. Fred is a retired Air Force Sgt. and a Viet Nam veteran.

Dan at 22:53, 2 February 2009

2009-02-02T22:53:33Z

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	Fred turned professional in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Fred joined the Air Force boxing team where he captured a National AAU 178-pound title and a Pan-American Games Title before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Fred resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the Orient. Fred is a retired Air Force Sgt. and a Viet ~~nam~~ veteran.		Fred turned professional in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Fred joined the Air Force boxing team where he captured a National AAU 178-pound title and a Pan-American Games Title before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Fred resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the Orient. Fred is a retired Air Force Sgt. and a Viet Nam veteran.

Dan at 22:52, 2 February 2009

2009-02-02T22:52:42Z

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			Fred turned professional in 1956 and fought at least 17 times in the next three years. Shortly after joining the Air Force, Fred joined the Air Force boxing team where he captured a National AAU 178-pound title and a Pan-American Games Title before it was discovered that he had fought professionally before joining the Air Force. Fred resumed his pro career in 1966 after he returned from his second tour of duty in the Orient. Fred is a retired Air Force Sgt. and a Viet nam veteran.

Matt at 01:18, 28 March 2008

2008-03-28T01:18:11Z

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			1963 National AAU Light heavyweight title

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Ric: Boxer:Fred Lewis:022520 moved to Fred Lewis

2006-12-27T16:15:56Z

Boxer:Fred Lewis:022520 moved to Fred Lewis

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Ric at 16:15, 27 December 2006

2006-12-27T16:15:47Z

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