Panama lewis biography
Carlos "Panama" Lewis (November 4, – September 19, ) was an..
Once one of the finest, most highly regarded trainers in boxing, Panama Lewis will forever be remembered for less than good things.Panama Lewis
American boxing trainer (1945–2020)
Carlos "Panama" Lewis (November 4, 1945 – September 19, 2020)[1] was an American boxing trainer.
He was convicted of tampering with the gloves of Luis Resto for his fight against Billy Collins Jr. in 1983, which subsequently led to the end of Collins' boxing career. Collins suffered from depression and possibly committed suicide following the assault.[2]
Early career
Lewis was a disciple of trainer Chickie Ferrara.
He was Roberto Durán's cornerman when Duran lost a unanimous decision against Wilfred Benítez in 1982.[3]
During the early 1980s, he was considered one of the best trainers of his time, compared with Emanuel Steward and Lou Duva.
Carlos "Panama" Lewis was an American boxing trainer.
The most noted boxer in his stable was light-welterweight champion Aaron Pryor. In 1982, Pryor fought Alexis Argüello. Before the fourteenth round, a cornerman held up a plastic water bottle, but HBO cameras caught Lewis yelling, "Not that bottle, the on