Sampson Lewkowicz

Sampson Lewkowicz with fan Dave Carlson at the Thomas and Mack Center.
Lewkowicz (left) with a fan at the Thomas and Mack Center.

Sampson Lewkowicz (born January 10, 1951 in Montevideo)) is an Uruguayan-American boxing promoter and manager, whose notable clients have included Sergio Martinez, Magomed Abdusalamov, Javier Fortuna, and Gabriel Campillo.[1] Lewkowicz is also credited for having discovered Manny Pacquiao[2] prior to the Filipino fighter's arrival in the United States, and served as matchmaker for Sultan Ibragimov.[3]

Lewkowicz is the president of Sampson Boxing, a promotional and advising company for boxers. Lewkowicz has gained notable recognition for his role as chief adviser to multi-division world champion Sergio Martinez.[4][5][6]

Lewkowicz was also involved in helping create a trust for boxer Magomed Abdusalamov after the boxer collapsed following his fight with Mike Perez.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Sampson Boxing Online". Sampsonboxing.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Stiff Jab — Trading with Sampson Lewkowicz". Stiffjab.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "The Spokesman-Review - Google News Archive Search". News.google.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Sergio Martinez - ESPN New York". ESPN.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Sampson Aims For Sergio Martinez Meeting on Future - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Phil D Jay. "World Boxing News". Worldboxingnews.net. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Magomed Abdusalamov: Trust Created For Boxer, Family - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.


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