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Lew Jenkins
Born
Verlin E. Jenkins

December 4, 1916
Milburn, Texas, US
DiedOctober 30, 1981(1981-10-30) (aged 64)
Oakland, California, US
Other namesThe Sweetwater Swatter
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights120
Wins74
Wins by KO52
Losses41
Draws5

Lew Jenkins (December 4, 1916 – October 30, 1981) was an American boxer and NYSAC and The Ring lightweight champion from 1940 to 1941. He was born in Milburn, Texas and was raised during the Great Depression. He began fighting in carnivals and later continued his boxing in the US Coast Guard. He was an exceptionally powerful puncher and 51 of his 73 wins were by knockout. His managers included Benny Woodhall, Frank Bachman, Hymie Kaplan, and Willie Ketchum and his trainer was Charley Rose.[1]

His punching power was legendary, and so was his drinking, carousing, and penchant for high-speed motorcycles. "The two toughest opponents I had were Jack Daniels and Harley Davidson," Lew Jenkins stated.[2]

Jenkins took the World Lightweight Championship on May 10, 1940, in a third-round TKO against Lou Ambers at New York's Madison Square Garden.[3]

Jenkins was admitted to the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1977, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1983 and in 1999, the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[1]

Early life

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Verlin E. Jenkins was born on December 4, 1916, in Milburn, Texas, to Artie James and Minnie Lee, formerly Minnie Lee White. He was the third of four children and had two older and one younger sisters. He started professional boxing around 1935 in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, but by 1938 was boxing regularly in Dallas. The biggest fights of his early career took place after he moved to New York in 1939.[3]

Professional career highlights

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Jenkins defeated Lew Feldman on April 8, 1938, in a ten-round split decision at the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas. Oddly, the Dallas crowd booed loudly after the decision of the judges and referees for Jenkins, the Texas native.[4]

Win over Mike Belloise, November 1939

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On November 21, 1939, Jenkins scored a seventh-round technical knockout against Mike Belloise, a former World Featherweight Champion, before a crowd of 12,000 at the Bronx's New York Coliseum.[5] Belloise was unable to answer the call of the bell for the eighth round due to the severe punishment he had taken to the body in the sixth and seventh rounds.[6] It was later confirmed that Belloise suffered a broken rib from the bout.[7]

On January 24, 1940, Jenkins convincingly defeated Cuban boxer Chino Alvarez in a knockout only around fifteen seconds into the first round at the Sportatorium in Dallas. Jenkins landed only two or three punches and the rowdy Dallas crowd booed when the ten count was completed, with several climbing into the ring. The victory was Jenkin's ninth straight with six by knockouts. Jenkins sudden rise to prominence as a serious World Lightweight contender was not unprecedented, as he had been fighting professionally at least five years, but the quality of his opposition had increased dramatically in the last two years as many newspapers noted. When he defeated Tippy Larkin in a first-round knockout at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1940, he was finally scheduled for a World Lightweight Title bout with reigning champion Lou Ambers. In the impressive win over Larkin, Jenkins started cautiously, then flicked a few straight lefts. After Jenkins blasted with both hands, and in "2:41 of the first round Larkin was left flailing around in his own corner and down for the count."[8][9]

Taking the World Lightweight Championship, May 1940

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Jenkins defeated Lou Ambers in New York City on May 10, 1940, to become World Lightweight Champion.[3][10] Ambers was down for a count of five in the first, briefly down again from a left in the second, and was down in the third before the referee stopped the bout when Jenkins landed a final solid right to Ambers' jaw.[11]

After winning the World Lightweight Championship from Ambers, Jenkins lost his boxing discipline and spent time carousing at night and buying expensive automobiles. He drank recklessly, sometimes before bouts, and crashed several motorcycles and cars.[3][1][12]

On March 8, 1940, Jenkins scored a first-round knockout of Tippy Larkin in a non-title bout at New York's Madison Square Garden before a crowd of 11,542.[13] "Tearing out with the bell, the slugger from the Southwest (Jenkins) took command immediately. He threw both fists without a stop, finally connecting with a series of solid lefts and rights and Larkin dropped in his corner."[14] The knockout occurred at the end of the first, 2:41 into the round. Jenkins had scored five straight knockouts in his most recent New York fights. A noteworthy opponent, Larkin would take the World Light Welterweight Championship in 1946.[3]

On September 16, 1940, Jenkins managed to win a decision against Bob Montgomery in a non-title, ten-round decision, before a crowd of 12,900 at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Jenkins was down in the third round for a count of nine. The United Press gave Jenkins five rounds to four for Montgomery, though ring officials gave Jenkins a somewhat wider margin.[3][15] Montgomery would twice hold the NYSAC World Lightweight Championship in May 1943 and November 1944.

World Lightweight Championship defense, November 1940

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On November 22, 1940, Jenkins successfully defended his World Lightweight Title against Pete Lello in a second-round knockout at New York's Madison Square Garden before a largely hostile audience of around 11,000. Jenkins knocked Lello down four times in the second, usually with strong blows to the jaw and at least twice for counts of nine. He said after the bout that he had little memory of the bout after his first knockdown in the second.[16] Lello had formerly knocked out Jenkins in a close bout that ended in an early seventh round victory in Chicago on March 24, 1939.[3]

Losing the World Lightweight Championship, December 1941

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On December 19, 1941, Jenkins lost his World Lightweight Title against Sammy Angott before a crowd of 11,343 at New York's Madison Square Garden. Fighting with a neck injury he may have received from motorcycle and car crashes, he was outpointed over 15 rounds. From then on he lost a significant percentage of his remaining bouts, though often against quality competition.[3][17]

On September 30, 1949, Jenkins defeated Eddie Giosa in a ten-round unanimous decision at the Arena in Philadelphia. He had Giosa down for a count of eight in the second from a left hook, then put him to the mat again with a right to the head. He had Giosa down again in the tenth with a left hook to the head for a count of eight, though the fight continued and was determined by a points decision.[18] Both men fought at 139 in the welterweight range. He had formerly lost to Giosa on May 2, 1949, in a fairly close split decision at the same location. The May victory was Giosa's fourth straight win.[3][19]

Military career

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Jenkins served in the Coast Guard in World War II, where he participated in troop deployment, and found himself in the thick of battle during the Allied invasions of North Africa and the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. He re-enlisted in the infantry at the outbreak of America's involvement in the Korean War around 1950 and was awarded the Silver Star for saving several men from enemy fire.[12]

Boxing comeback

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He attempted a comeback after World War II, but was unable to regain his status as a top lightweight and welterweight. He retired from boxing in 1950. In 2003, Jenkins made the Ring Magazine's list of the 100 greatest punchers of all time.[12]

Lew Jenkins's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. Upright marble headstone, cross at top. Reads "LEW JENKINS, 1st SGT, US ARMY, WORLD WARR II, KOREA, DEC 4 1916, OCT 30 1981"
Lew Jenkins's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

Jenkins died October 30, 1981, at the Oakland Naval Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[10]

Professional boxing record

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120 fights 74 wins 41 losses
By knockout 52 12
By decision 21 29
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
120 Loss 74–41–5 Beau Jack TKO 5 (10) Apr 14, 1950 Uline Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
119 Loss 74–40–5 Carmen Basilio MD 10 Mar 6, 1950 State Fair Coliseum, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
118 Loss 74–39–5 Rafael Lastre TKO 10 (10) Jan 31, 1950 Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
117 Loss 74–38–5 Walter Haines UD 8 Jan 25, 1950 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
116 Win 74–37–5 Al Pennino KO 3 (8) Jan 9, 1950 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
115 Win 73–37–5 Iggy Vaccari TKO 9 (10) Dec 19, 1949 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
114 Win 72–37–5 Johnny DeFazio KO 8 (8) Dec 5, 1949 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
113 Loss 71–37–5 Calvin Smith PTS 10 Nov 14, 1949 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 71–36–5 Issac Jenkins UD 8 Oct 20, 1949 Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
111 Win 70–36–5 Eddie Giosa UD 10 Sep 30, 1949 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Loss 69–36–5 Don Williams UD 10 Sep 21, 1949 Auditorium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
109 Loss 69–35–5 Bob Sandberg UD 10 Sep 1, 1949 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
108 Win 69–34–5 Don Williams UD 10 Aug 17, 1949 Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
107 Win 68–34–5 Louis Joyce SD 8 Aug 1, 1949 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Loss 67–34–5 Guiseppe Colasanti SD 10 Jul 1, 1949 Long Beach, California, U.S. Stadium, Long Beach, California, U.S.
105 Win 67–33–5 Mario Moreno KO 2 (8) Jun 21, 1949 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
104 Win 66–33–5 Jimmy Collins MD 8 Jun 6, 1949 Toppi Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103 Loss 65–33–5 Eddie Giosa SD 10 May 2, 1949 Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102 Win 65–32–5 Bobby Timpson TKO 10 (10) Apr 11, 1949 Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101 Win 64–32–5 Joey Carkido KO 4 (10) Mar 28, 1949 Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 63–32–5 Santa Bucca KO 4 (10) Mar 17, 1949 Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 Loss 62–32–5 Percy Bassett UD 10 Feb 28, 1949 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
98 Win 61–31–5 Chuck Burton TKO 9 (10) Jan 31, 1949 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 60–31–5 Rene Camacho TKO 2 (10) Jan 17, 1949 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 59–31–5 Andres Balderas KO 3 (10) Dec 10, 1948 Liberty Hall, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
95 Win 58–31–5 Nick Castiglione TKO 4 (10) Dec 20, 1946 Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
94 Win 59–31–5 Hubert Gray KO 10 (10) Dec 13, 1946 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
93 Win 57–31–5 Ted Garcia TKO 9 (10) Nov 20, 1946 City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, U.S.
92 Win 56–31–5 Tony Davila KO 1 (10) Sep 26, 1946 Wright's Arena, Waco, Texas, U.S.
91 Loss 55–31–5 Louis Flyer KO 6 (10) Jun 14, 1946 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
90 Loss 55–30–5 Henry Majcher PTS 10 May 21, 1946 Houston, Texas, U.S.
89 Win 55–29–5 Johnny Cool DQ 2 (10) Jan 29, 1946 Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. Cool DQ'd for "not trying"
88 Win 54–29–5 Jack Garrity KO 1 (10) Jan 25, 1946 Young Men's Catholic Club Hall, Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
87 Win 53–29–5 Jerry Zullo KO 2 (10) Jan 1, 1946 Salem Arena, Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
86 Loss 52–29–5 Jimmy Doyle TKO 4 (10) Dec 3, 1945 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
85 Loss 52–28–5 John Thomas TKO 5 (10) Dec 22, 1942 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
84 Loss 52–27–5 Henry Armstrong TKO 8 (10) Dec 4, 1942 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
83 Win 52–26–5 Chato Gonzalez KO 2 (10) Nov 18, 1942 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
82 Loss 51–26–5 Al Tribuani UD 10 Sep 22, 1942 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. Park, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
81 Loss 51–25–5 Carmen Notch SD 10 Aug 27, 1942 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
80 Loss 51–24–5 Cosby Linson PTS 10 Aug 17, 1942 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
79 Loss 51–23–5 Fritzie Zivic TKO 10 (10) May 25, 1942 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Loss 51–22–5 Jackie Byrd PTS 10 May 13, 1942 Rix Stadium, Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
77 Loss 51–21–5 Mike Kaplan UD 10 Mar 27, 1942 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
76 Loss 51–20–5 Marty Servo UD 10 Feb 17, 1942 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
75 Loss 51–19–5 Sammy Angott UD 15 Dec 19, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC and The Ring lightweight titles;
For NBA lightweight title
74 Loss 51–18–5 Freddie Cochrane UD 10 Oct 6, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 51–17–5 Cleo McNeal KO 3 (10) Sep 12, 1941 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., Minnesota, U.S.
72 Win 50–17–5 Joey Zodda KO 3 (10) Aug 4, 1941 Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
71 Loss 49–17–5 Bob Montgomery UD 10 May 16, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
70 Win 49–16–5 Lou Ambers TKO 7 (10) Feb 28, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Draw 48–16–5 Fritzie Zivic PTS 10 Dec 20, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
68 Win 48–16–4 Pete Lello KO 2 (15) Nov 22, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC and The Ring lightweight titles
67 Win 47–16–4 Bob Montgomery UD 10 Sep 16, 1940 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66 Loss 46–16–4 Henry Armstrong TKO 6 (12) Jul 17, 1940 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 46–15–4 Lou Ambers TKO 3 (15) May 10, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC and The Ring lightweight titles
64 Win 45–15–4 Tippy Larkin KO 1 (15) Mar 8, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
63 Win 44–15–4 Chino Alvarez KO 1 (10) Jan 24, 1940 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
62 Win 43–15–4 William Marquart KO 3 (8) Dec 15, 1939 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Win 42–15–4 Mike Belloise TKO 7 (8) Nov 21, 1939 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Win 41–15–4 Primo Flores TKO 5 (8) Oct 10, 1939 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 40–15–4 Primo Flores TKO 4 (8) Sep 12, 1939 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 39–15–4 Ginger Foran KO 4 (8) Sep 5, 1939 Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 38–15–4 Quentin Breese PTS 8 Aug 15, 1939 Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 37–15–4 Joey Fontana PTS 8 Aug 1, 1939 Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Win 36–15–4 Quentin Breese PTS 8 Jul 18, 1939 Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 35–15–4 Jorge Morelia PTS 10 Jun 19, 1939 Walkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
53 Win 34–15–4 Roberto Gomez TKO 2 (10) Jun 5, 1939 Walkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
52 Loss 33–15–4 Manuel Villa II PTS 10 May 31, 1939 40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
51 Win 33–14–4 Jimmy Hatcher KO 4 (10) May 26, 1939 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
50 Loss 32–14–4 Carlos Malacara PTS 10 May 13, 1939 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
49 Win 32–13–4 Panchito Campos KO 1 (10) May 6, 1939 El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
48 Loss 31–13–4 Pedro Ortega PTS 10 Apr 29, 1939 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
47 Loss 31–12–4 Pete Lello KO 7 (8) Mar 24, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
46 Win 31–11–4 Sammy Musco KO 6 (10) Mar 15, 1939 40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
45 Win 30–11–4 KO Borrado KO 2 (10) Mar 8, 1939 40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
44 Win 29–11–4 Jack Darcy PTS 6 Mar 3, 1939 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
43 Loss 28–11–4 Willie Joyce SD 8 Feb 24, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
42 Loss 28–10–4 Willie Joyce SD 8 Feb 17, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
41 Win 28–9–4 Kid Leyva KO 3 (10) Feb 10, 1939 40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
40 Win 27–9–4 Sammy Scully KO 5 (10) Jan 31, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Draw 26–9–4 Willie Joyce SD 10 Jan 20, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38 Win 26–9–3 Joe Law PTS 6 Jan 6, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37 Win 25–9–3 Ted Tallos PTS 6 Dec 29, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
36 Loss 24–9–3 Wesley Ramey PTS 10 Dec 16, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Lost USA Texas State lightweight title
35 Win 24–8–3 Sammy Musco UD 10 Dec 2, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
34 Win 23–8–3 Young Ernest KO 2 (10) Nov 22, 1938 34 East Concho Arena, San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
33 Loss 22–8–3 Lew Feldman MD 10 Nov 17, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
32 Draw 22–7–3 Sammy Musco PTS 10 Nov 9, 1938 40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
31 Win 22–7–2 Carl Faust KO 8 (15) Nov 3, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Won vacant USA Texas State lightweight title
30 Win 21–7–2 Carl Faust TKO 8 (10) Oct 20, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
29 Win 20–7–2 Luis Orozco KO 1 (10) Oct 6, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
28 Win 19–7–2 Don Eddy TKO 8 (8) Sep 30, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
27 Win 18–7–2 Jack Griffin PTS 6 Sep 16, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
26 Win 17–7–2 Cullen Williams KO 3 (10) Sep 7, 1938 40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
25 Win 16–7–2 Zeke Castro PTS 6 Aug 23, 1938 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24 Loss 15–7–2 Chino Alvarez TKO 8 (10) Jul 29, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
23 Win 15–6–2 Willard Brown KO 4 (10) Jul 22, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
22 Loss 14–6–2 Bobby Britton KO 7 (10) May 27, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
21 Win 14–5–2 Chief Evening Thunder KO 8 (10) May 13, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
20 Loss 13–5–2 Wesley Ramey PTS 10 Apr 28, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 13–4–2 Lew Feldman SD 10 Apr 8, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 12–4–2 Jackie Sharkey KO 2 (10) Apr 1, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
17 Win 11–4–2 Ramon Serrano KO 2 (10) Mar 18, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
16 Win 10–4–2 Louis Arriola TKO 5 (10) Mar 11, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
15 Win 9–4–2 Frankie Graham TKO 4 (10) Feb 18, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
14 Win 8–4–2 Jackie Conway KO 2 (6) Feb 4, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
13 Win 7–4–2 Young Ernest KO 5 (6) Jan 28, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
12 Win 6–4–2 Kid Leyva TKO 5 (8) Jan 14, 1938 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
11 Draw 5–4–2 Ramon Serrano PTS 6 Jan 11, 1938 Olympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
10 Loss 5–4–1 Midget Mexico PTS 6 Sep 22, 1937 40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 5–3–1 Billy Firpo PTS 8 Jul 4, 1937 Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.
8 Win 4–3–1 Alberto Pena TKO 2 (8) Apr 24, 1937 Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.
7 Draw 3–3–1 Billy Firpo PTS 10 Apr 15, 1937 Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.
6 Win 3–3 Cullen Williams PTS 4 May 21, 1936 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 2–3 Sailor Fay Kosky PTS 4 Mar 5, 1936 Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.
4 Loss 1–3 Ray Carrillo PTS 4 Dec 13, 1935 Madison Square Garden, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
3 Win 1–2 Lee Mullins PTS 4 Dec 2, 1935 Madison Square Garden, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
2 Loss 0–2 Gene Noble TKO 4 (4) Jul 22, 1935 West Texas Open Air Arena, Abilene, Texas, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Bobby Reed PTS 8 Jul 8, 1935 West Texas Open Air Arena, Abilene, Texas, U.S.

Boxing achievements and honors

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Achievements
Preceded by World Lightweight Champion
May 10, 1940 – Dec 19, 1941 		Succeeded by

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lew Jenkins Cyber Boxing Zone Biography". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ^ Pantalone, Gene (2018). From Boxing Ring to Battlefield: The Life of War Hero Lew Jenkins. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1538116746.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Lew Jenkins Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Jenkins Beats Lew Feldman", Reno-Gazette Journal, Reno, Nevada, pg. 12, 9 April 1938
  5. ^ "Jenkins Defeats Mike Belloise", Valley Morning Star, Harlingen, Texas, pg. 12, 22 November 1939
  6. ^ "Belloise Kayoed By Lou Jenkins", Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, pg. 11, 23 November 1939
  7. ^ "Breaks Rib, Loses", News-Journal, Mansfield, Ohio, pg. 6, 23 November 1939
  8. ^ "Larkin Kayo Victim", Asbury Park Press, Asbury Park, New Jersey, pg. 9, 9 March 1940
  9. ^ Miller, Tom, "Dallasites Boo As Lew Jenkins Gets Quick Kayo", El Paso Herald, El Paso, Texas, pg. 10, 25 January 1940
  10. ^ a b "Lew Jenkins Is Dead at 64; Held Lighweight Title in 1940". New York Times. Associated Press. November 1, 1981. p. 40. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  11. ^ Ferguson, Harry, "Lew Jenkins Blasts Way To Lightweight Laurels", Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, pg. 6, 11 May 1940
  12. ^ a b c "Lew Jenkins Boxing Biography". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Lou Jenkins Kayoes Tippy Larkin in First", Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, pg. 60, 9 March 1940
  14. ^ Feder, Sid, "Tippy Larkin Goes to Sleep During First Round", Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, California, pg. 4, 9 March 1940
  15. ^ Cuddy, Jack, "Lew Jenkins Shows Heart in Rough Bout", The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 22, 17 September 1940
  16. ^ "Pete Lello Put Away in Second Stanza", Ames Daily Tribune, Ames, Iowa, pg. 3, 23 November 1940
  17. ^ Feder, Sid, "Louisville Slugger Scores Easy Win Over Lou Jenkins", The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, pg. 28, 20 December 1941
  18. ^ Webster, John, "Giosa Outpointed by Lew Jenkins", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 17, 1 October 1949
  19. ^ Fourth straight win for Giosa in "Lew Jenkins Loses Decision to Giosa", Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, pg. 24, 3 May 1949
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