Richie Lemos
Richie Lemos (* 7. February 1920 in Los Angeles , California , USA ; † 18th October 2004 ) was an American boxer of Mexican origin.
professional
On July 1, 1941, he competed against Petey Scalzo for the NBA world championship belt and won a 12-round fight by classic knockout in round 5. However, he lost the title to his compatriot in November of the same year Jackie Wilson in Los Angeles by unanimous decision.
In 1989 Lemos was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame .
Web links
- Richie Lemos in the BoxRec database
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lemos, Richie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American boxer of Mexican origin |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 7, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Los Angeles California USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 18, 2004 |