Al Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alvin Lewis November 12, 1942 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 2018 (aged 75) Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Other names | Blue |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 6 |
Alvin Lewis, also known as Al Lewis, (November 12, 1942 – January 31, 2018) was an American professional boxer who fought in the heavyweight division under the alias "Al "Blue" Lewis". A powerful adversary to many, "Blue" Lewis beat: Cleveland Williams, Billy Joiner, Bill McMurray, Eduardo Corletti, and Bob Stallings.
Lewis was a long-term sparring partner of Muhammad Ali and is mentioned in Ali's autobiography. He also sparred with, among others, George Foreman before the champion's match with Ken Norton.