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Lew “Sweetswatter” Jenkins

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Lew “Sweetswatter” Jenkins

Original Name
Verlin E. Jenkins
Birth
Milburn, McCulloch County, Texas, USA
Death
30 Oct 1981 (aged 64)
Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Section 48, Grave 1085
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Professional Boxer. He fought the best of two divisions (lightweight and welterweight) during the 'Golden Age' of boxing. After fighting in hometown Milburn and Dallas, Jenkins moved on to Long Island and New York City, New York. He won the title on May 10, 1940 by knocking out lightweight champ Lou Ambers. Jenkins lost the title to Sammy Angott on December 19, 1941. Professional record: 65-39-5 (47 KOs).
Professional Boxer. He fought the best of two divisions (lightweight and welterweight) during the 'Golden Age' of boxing. After fighting in hometown Milburn and Dallas, Jenkins moved on to Long Island and New York City, New York. He won the title on May 10, 1940 by knocking out lightweight champ Lou Ambers. Jenkins lost the title to Sammy Angott on December 19, 1941. Professional record: 65-39-5 (47 KOs).

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  • Added: Apr 25, 1998
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/546/lew-jenkins: accessed ), memorial page for Lew “Sweetswatter” Jenkins (4 Dec 1916–30 Oct 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 546, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.