Ted (Kid) Lewis - Revision history

Olivares at 20:43, 4 August 2025

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	'''Trainers:''' [[Mannie Seamon]], [[Zelig Goodman]]<br>		'''Trainers:''' [[Mannie Seamon]], [[Zelig Goodman]]<br>
	'''Manager:''' [[Jimmy ~~Johnson~~]] (in United States)<br>		'''Manager:''' [[Jimmy Johnston]] (in United States)<br>
	'''[[:Category:Ted (Kid) Lewis Gallery\|Ted (Kid) Lewis Gallery]]'''		'''[[:Category:Ted (Kid) Lewis Gallery\|Ted (Kid) Lewis Gallery]]'''

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	[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Class of 1992<br>Old Timer Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/lewisted.html click]]]		[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Class of 1992<br>Old Timer Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/lewisted.html click]]]
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	'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. ~~Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing.~~ A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. ~~Held~~ at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title. Won the British and European Featherweight Title in 1913-held the World Welterweight Title on and off from 1915 to 1919. Won the British Middleweight Title in 1920, then won the British, European and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles also in 1920. ~~Then in~~ 1921 won the British and European Middleweight Titles in 1921-and also won the British Light Heavyweight Title in 1921. ~~Then in~~ 1922 added the Commonwealth Middleweight Title to the British and European Middleweight Titles he already held.		'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one.
	~~Then in~~ 1924 won and lost the European, British and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles. ~~An amazing career without~~ a ~~doubt~~.
			A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound-for-pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. He held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title.

			*Won the British and European Featherweight Title in 1913-held the World Welterweight Title on and off from 1915 to 1919.
			*Won the British Middleweight Title in 1920, then won the British, European and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles also in 1920.
			*In 1921 won the British and European Middleweight Titles in 1921-and also won the British Light Heavyweight Title in 1921.
			*In 1922 added the Commonwealth Middleweight Title to the British and European Middleweight Titles he already held.
			*In 1924 won and lost the European, British and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles.

			He became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing.

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* Cyber Boxing Zone: [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/lewis-t.htm]		* Cyber Boxing Zone: [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/lewis-t.htm]
			*"Ted (Kid) Lewis: The Algate Sphinx" by Mike Casey: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IBRO108.18-23.pdf]


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Sid schneck at 04:22, 21 May 2022

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	'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing. A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. Held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title. Won the British and European Featherweight Title in 1913-held the World Welterweight Title on and off from 1915 to 1919. Won the British Middleweight Title in 1920, then won the British, European and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles also in 1920. Then in 1921 won the British and European Middleweight Titles in 1921-and also won the British Light Heavyweight Title in 1921. Then in 1922 added the Commonwealth Middleweight Title to the British and European Middleweight Titles he already held.		'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing. A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. Held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title. Won the British and European Featherweight Title in 1913-held the World Welterweight Title on and off from 1915 to 1919. Won the British Middleweight Title in 1920, then won the British, European and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles also in 1920. Then in 1921 won the British and European Middleweight Titles in 1921-and also won the British Light Heavyweight Title in 1921. Then in 1922 added the Commonwealth Middleweight Title to the British and European Middleweight Titles he already held.
			Then in 1924 won and lost the European, British and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles. An amazing career without a doubt.
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* Cyber Boxing Zone: [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/lewis-t.htm]		* Cyber Boxing Zone: [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/lewis-t.htm]

Sid schneck at 04:17, 21 May 2022

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	'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing. A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. Held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title. Won the British and European Featherweight Title in 1913		'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing. A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. Held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title. Won the British and European Featherweight Title in 1913-held the World Welterweight Title on and off from 1915 to 1919. Won the British Middleweight Title in 1920, then won the British, European and Commonwealth Welterweight Titles also in 1920. Then in 1921 won the British and European Middleweight Titles in 1921-and also won the British Light Heavyweight Title in 1921. Then in 1922 added the Commonwealth Middleweight Title to the British and European Middleweight Titles he already held.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Sid schneck at 04:09, 21 May 2022

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	'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing. A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. Held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title.		'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing. A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. Held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title. Won the British and European Featherweight Title in 1913

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Sid schneck at 04:07, 21 May 2022

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	'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing.		'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing. A credible argument can be made that Lewis is the greatest pound for pound fighter to ever come out of the UK. Held at least nine major titles in his career besides the World Welterweight Title.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Sid schneck at 10:16, 5 October 2021

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Sid schneck at 10:15, 5 October 2021

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	'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one.		'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one. Became a boxing promoter and manager after he retired from boxing.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Sid schneck at 10:14, 5 October 2021

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			[[Category:Promoters\|Lewis, "Kid" Ted]]

Wouter at 16:42, 31 July 2019

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	'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' ~~was the brother of fellow boxer [[Lon (Kid) Lewis\|Lon (Kid) Lewis]]. He~~ is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one.		'''Ted (Kid) Lewis''' is generally credited with being the first fighter to use a mouthpiece; at the very least he was one of the first notable fighters to use one.

	==External Links==		==External Links==