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Welterweight Champ, 1915-16;
1917-1919. Born Gershon Mendelhoff in England. Tough, hard-hitting fighter from
London's East End. Held many British and European titles. Lifetime: 170-30-14.
There is an interesting story about Lewis on the following link. But it is too
good not to share the heart of it here--even though the excerpt is a little
longer than we normally use. In 1929, Lewis accepted a position as a bodyguard
and physical trainer for British politician Oswald Mosley and his "New Party".
Mosley's party began as a "populist", but anti-Communist party that was
non-racist. However, by 1932, Mosley became a follower of anti-Semitic fascism.
Lewis came to Mosley to find out if the rumors of Mosley adopting anti-Semitism
were true. Mosley said that they they were true and outlined his plans to Lewis
(TK). The account reads: "Mosley almost smiled at TK's naivety. 'Yes' [He was
anti-Jewish]. Then he rose from his chair and told TK in measured tones ...his
full plans and began to explain there aims. TK's face was dead w
1917-1919. Born Gershon Mendelhoff in England. Tough, hard-hitting fighter from
London's East End. Held many British and European titles. Lifetime: 170-30-14.
There is an interesting story about Lewis on the following link. But it is too
good not to share the heart of it here--even though the excerpt is a little
longer than we normally use. In 1929, Lewis accepted a position as a bodyguard
and physical trainer for British politician Oswald Mosley and his "New Party".
Mosley's party began as a "populist", but anti-Communist party that was
non-racist. However, by 1932, Mosley became a follower of anti-Semitic fascism.
Lewis came to Mosley to find out if the rumors of Mosley adopting anti-Semitism
were true. Mosley said that they they were true and outlined his plans to Lewis
(TK). The account reads: "Mosley almost smiled at TK's naivety. 'Yes' [He was
anti-Jewish]. Then he rose from his chair and told TK in measured tones ...his
full plans and began to explain there aims. TK's face was dead w