Ted “Kid” Lewis (1893 – 1970)

Nickname: “The Aldgate Sphinx”
Birthplace: London, England
Weight Class: Welterweight / Middleweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 192 – 32 – 14 (80 KOs)
Years Active: 1909 – 1929

Biography
A two-division world champion, Lewis was a versatile counter-puncher whose transatlantic career made him a global star. His epic series with Jack Britton remains legendary.

In the Hobby
Lewis’s cards represent the maturation of European boxing issues and the emergence of global distribution.

Rookie & Early Issues
1913 Carreras Boxing Series (UK): true rookie card.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1913 Carreras Boxing Series
Rookie Year: 1913
Recent Notable Sales: 1913 Carreras (PSA 5) — $2,800 (2024)

Legacy
Lewis was a pioneer of the international boxing market and his rookie anchors pre-WWI European collections.

Boxer Details

Biography

Ted “Kid” Lewis (1893 – 1970) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

Biography

Ted “Kid” Lewis (1893 – 1970) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

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