John Henry Lewis (1914–1974) was a hall of fame African American boxer who was the world Light Heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1939.
One interesting fact of his is that Lewis was managed by a gambler and racketeer of the 1930s: Gus Greenlee, a man who became very important to baseball's Negro Leagues as a commissioner and team owner.
Read more about John Henry Lewis: Professional Career, Personal
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