What happened to Panama Lewis?

Lewis was released from prison in 1990. Collins died on March 6, 1984, when he crashed his car into a culvert near his home in Antioch, Tennessee.

Where is Panama Lewis from?

Panama
Panama Lewis/Place of birth

Is Billy Collins Jr dead?

Deceased (1961–1984)
Billy Collins Jr./Living or Deceased

Where is Luis Resto today?

the Bronx
Luis Resto lives in the Bronx, as he has done – apart from a two-and-a-half-year stint in prison – since he came to New York as an 11-year-old to join his mother, sisters and brother.

Who was Panama Lewis and what did he do?

Panama Lewis. Carlos “Panama” Lewis (born November 4, 1945) is an American boxing trainer. He was convicted of tampering with the gloves of Luis Resto in the Resto vs “Irish” Billy Collins fight of 1983, which subsequently led to the end of Collins’ boxing career.

What was the hole in Panama Lewis boxing glove?

An investigation found that each glove was missing an ounce of padding. There was also a 0.75-inch hole in the palm of each glove. Collins suffered a torn iris and permanently blurred vision, ending his boxing career. After an investigation, the New York State Boxing Commission determined Lewis had tampered with the gloves.

How old was Panama Lewis when he was banned from boxing?

He was only 22 years old. Lewis had his license revoked in New York and was effectively banned from boxing for life. He also stood trial and was convicted on multiple charges – assault, conspiracy, tampering with a sports contest and criminal possession of a deadly weapon, among them – and spent time in prison.

When did Panama Lewis fight Luis Resto Jr?

The most notorious incident in Lewis’s career took place on June 16, 1983. A fighter he was training, Luis Resto, was fighting undefeated prospect Billy Collins, Jr. in a bout televised by ABC’s Wide World of Sports. The fight was the undercard for a fight between Roberto Durán and Davey Moore.