LEWIS, AL "BLUE" SIGNED PHOTO

Alvin Lewis, also known as Al Lewis, (born 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, United States) is a professional boxer who fought in the heavyweight division under the alias "Al "Blue" Lewis". Lewis was a long term sparring partner of Muhammad Ali and is mentioned in Ali's Autobiography. He was a well known powerful Gym adversary. He also sparred with among others George Foreman for the Champ's then upcoming match with Ken Norton. He is best remembered for a non-title fight with Muhammad Ali which took place at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on July 19, 1972, which he lost by an 11th round TKO. Lewis was outclassed. Down in the 5th it looked like the end. But he rallied onwards. He then surprised many by launching offensives just when it wasn't expected, typically after an Ali burst. He last fought in November 1973. His retirement then came suddenly and unexpected. A Ring Magazine article detailed he'd stopped to help a Priest with a broken down car. In looking in the engine bay the Battery sparked spitting acid in one eye which meant his licence was revoked. Lewis's final record was 30W(19Ko's)-6L-0D. Offered here is a signed photograph of Al "Blue" Lewis.
This is a black and white posed photo taken in the gym training. Boldly signed in purple sharpie, "Al Blue Lewis." Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Bold, clear image. 8" x 10."