Carlos “Panama” Lewis (November 4, 1945 – September 19, 2020) 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.

Who has Panama Lewis trained?

Even in his limited sphere, fighters such as Mike Tyson, Francois Botha, Arturo Gatti and Zab Judah have hired Lewis to train them within the confines of a gym. Lewis’ health is questionable, his having had a heart attack in a boxing arena five years ago.

Where is Luis Resto now?

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.

What did Aaron Pryor drink?

As in the 12th round, Pryor once again came out with a burst of energy in the 14th round after Panama Lewis broke another ammonia spirit under his nose and give him to drink water mixed with possibly antihistamine pills to have a longer lung capacity in the later rounds according to Luis Resto, another Panama Lewis

Who was Aaron Pryor trainer?

Pryor hired Richie Giachetti to train him, but they had a falling-out. Two weeks before the Arguello rematch, Pryor brought in Emanuel Steward as his trainer.

How long did Luis Resto go to jail for?

Resto served 2 and a half years in prison. After 15 years of trying to regain his license, he was finally allowed to work as a cornerman by New York State.

What was Aaron Pryor boxing record?

After his rematch with Argüello, he fought only six times in seven years, ending his career in 1991 with a professional record of 39 wins — including 35 knockouts — and one loss. Pryor was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.

Did Aaron Pryor ever lose a fight?

Aaron Pryor, who is nicknamed The Hawk, suffered the first loss of his career tonight when Bobby Joe Young knocked him out 29 seconds into the seventh round of a 10-round bout at the Sunrise Musical Theater here.

What was in the black bottle Aaron Pryor?

The infamous black bottle incident happened in that first fight. Trainer Panama Lewis, who replaced Sims, asked the corner late in the fight to give him a black bottle that he would give Pryor between rounds. Lewis said after the fight that the bottle contained peppermint schnapps.