Sampson Lewkowicz Explained

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]}

Philanthropy

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

David Benavidez

Lewkowicz is also the promoter of two-time super middleweight titlist, David Benavidez, Lewkowicz also manages unified Junior Middleweight world champion, Jeison Rosario. Rosario knocked out Julian Williams in 2019 to win the championship.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sampson Boxing Online. Sampsonboxing.com. 28 October 2014.
2. Web site: Stiff Jab — Trading with Sampson Lewkowicz. Stiffjab.com. 28 October 2014.
3. Web site: The Spokesman-Review - Google News Archive Search. News.google.com. 28 October 2014.
4. Web site: Sergio Martinez - ESPN New York. ESPN.com. 28 October 2014.
5. Web site: Sampson Aims For Sergio Martinez Meeting on Future - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. 28 October 2014.
6. Web site: World Boxing News. Phil D Jay. Worldboxingnews.net. 28 October 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715011726/http://www.worldboxingnews.net/news/2014/06/13/sampson-lewkowicz-if-sergio-martinez-returns-it-will-be-in-argentina.html. 15 July 2014.
7. Web site: Magomed Abdusalamov: Trust Created For Boxer, Family - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. 28 October 2014.