Boxing
Lew Mendelsohn
Mendlesohn won the 1931 New York Golden Gloves championship in the featherweight (novice) division.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
After winning the Golden Gloves title, Mendelsohn turned professional and fought as a lightweight. In June 1932, he fought Al Haslam to a four-round draw at Queensbroro Stadium in Queens. In March 1935, he fought Bruno Tretter, a welterweight who outweighed Lew by five-pounds. Mendelsohn won a four-round decision. In July 1937, he then fought Vincent Mascia at Dexter Park Arena and won a four-round decision.
Origin:
New York City
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
After winning the Golden Gloves title, Mendelsohn turned professional and fought as a lightweight. In June 1932, he fought Al Haslam to a four-round draw at Queensbroro Stadium in Queens. In March 1935, he fought Bruno Tretter, a welterweight who outweighed Lew by five-pounds. Mendelsohn won a four-round decision. In July 1937, he then fought Vincent Mascia at Dexter Park Arena and won a four-round decision.
Origin:
New York City