Joe Lewis

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Joe Lewis (March 7, 1944 – August 31, 2012) was an American martial artist, professional kickboxer and actor. Originally a practitioner of Shōrin-ryū karate and champion in point sparring competitions, he became one of the fathers of full contact karate and kickboxing in the United States, and is credited with popularizing the combat sport in North America.
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  • Nationality: American
  • Birth Place: Knightdale, North Carolina, US
  • Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
  • Weight: 195 lb (88 kg; 13.9 st)
  • Style: Shōbayashi Shōrin-ryū Karate, Matsubayashi-ryū Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing Jeet Kune Do, Ryukyu Kenpo, Tai Chi Chuan, Judo, Folkstyle Wrestling
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Total Bouts: 21
  • Wins: 16
  • Wins By Knockout: 14
  • Losses: 4
  • Losses By Knockout: 1
  • Draws: 1

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ResultDateOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
ResultDateOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
LossOctober 8, 1983Kerry RoopAkron, Ohio, USATKO (cut)4
WinJuly 16, 1983Melvin ColeAtlanta, Georgia, USATKO (referee stoppage)41:57
LossApril 17, 1983Tom HallAtlantic City, New Jersey, USADecision (unanimous)
WinMarch 19, 1983Charlton YoungBattle of Atlanta Karate ChampionshipsAtlanta, Georgia, USADecision73:00
WinFebruary 4, 1983Curtis CrandallCharlotte, North Carolina, USADecision63:00
WinDecember 9, 1982Bill MorrisonGreenville, North Carolina, USAKO3
LossAugust 24, 1975Ross ScottAtlantic City, New Jersey, USADecision73:00
LossJuly 26, 1975Teddy LimozWorld Series of Martial Arts ChampionshipsHonolulu, Hawaii, USADecision33:00
WinJuly 26, 1975Ron ClayWorld Series of Martial Arts ChampionshipsHonolulu, Hawaii, USAKO (punches)11:55
WinSeptember 14, 1974Franc BrodarLos Angeles, California, USAKO (ridge hand)2
Win1974Herbie ThompsonFlorida State Karate ChampionshipsFlorida, USATKO (retirement)2
Win1971Victor MooreKansas City, Kansas, USAKO
Win1971Bob SmithSt. Louis, Missouri, USAKO2
Win1971Ed DanielHouston, Texas, USAKO (body kick)3
WinJune 23, 1971Jesse KingUS Championship KickboxingNew York City, New York, USAKO22:30
WinJune 23, 1971Jesse KingUS Championship KickboxingNew York City, New York, USAKO1
WinJanuary 21, 1971Norman Barkoot2nd United Nations Open Karate ChampionshipsNew York City, New York, USAKO11:25
Win1970Wally SlockiToronto Karate ChampionshipsToronto, Ontario, CanadaKO (knee)30:25
WinJune 20, 1970Ed DanielUS Pro Open Karate ChampionshipsDallas, Texas, USAKO21:00
WinJanuary 17, 1970Greg BainesUS Pro Team Karate ChampionshipsLong Beach, California, USAKO (punches)20:59
ResultDateOpponentEvent,
Location		Method,
Round,
Time
ResultDateOpponentEvent,
Location		Method,
Round,
Time
LossOctober 8, 1983Kerry Roop

Akron, Ohio, USA		TKO (cut)

4

WinJuly 16, 1983Melvin Cole

Atlanta, Georgia, USA		TKO (referee stoppage)

4

1:57
LossApril 17, 1983Tom Hall

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA		Decision (unanimous)



WinMarch 19, 1983Charlton YoungBattle of Atlanta Karate Championships

Atlanta, Georgia, USA		Decision

7

3:00
WinFebruary 4, 1983Curtis Crandall

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA		Decision

6

3:00
WinDecember 9, 1982Bill Morrison

Greenville, North Carolina, USA		KO

3

LossAugust 24, 1975Ross Scott

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA		Decision

7

3:00
LossJuly 26, 1975Teddy LimozWorld Series of Martial Arts Championships

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA		Decision

3

3:00
WinJuly 26, 1975Ron ClayWorld Series of Martial Arts Championships

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA		KO (punches)

1

1:55
WinSeptember 14, 1974Franc Brodar

Los Angeles, California, USA		KO (ridge hand)

2

Win1974Herbie ThompsonFlorida State Karate Championships

Florida, USA		TKO (retirement)

2

Win1971Victor Moore

Kansas City, Kansas, USA		KO



Win1971Bob Smith

St. Louis, Missouri, USA		KO

2

Win1971Ed Daniel

Houston, Texas, USA		KO (body kick)

3

WinJune 23, 1971Jesse KingUS Championship Kickboxing

New York City, New York, USA		KO

2

2:30
WinJune 23, 1971Jesse KingUS Championship Kickboxing

New York City, New York, USA		KO

1

WinJanuary 21, 1971Norman Barkoot2nd United Nations Open Karate Championships

New York City, New York, USA		KO

1

1:25
Win1970Wally SlockiToronto Karate Championships

Toronto, Ontario, Canada		KO (knee)

3

0:25
WinJune 20, 1970Ed DanielUS Pro Open Karate Championships

Dallas, Texas, USA		KO

2

1:00
WinJanuary 17, 1970Greg BainesUS Pro Team Karate Championships

Long Beach, California, USA		KO (punches)

2

0:59