RIP Ron
Respected journalist Ron Lewis sadly passed away suddenly on February 10, 2023, after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Just 54-years-old at the time of his premature passing, Ron's wife broke the tragic news yesterday on his Twitter profile: "I am sorry to announce the death of my husband Ron. He passed away this morning at the age of 54. It was a complete shock. It’s wonderful reading all your messages and memories of him as his phone keep pinging. Thank you everyone who was a part of his life."
Lewis died at his home in London, survived by his wife, Ellie, their 12-year-old son, Stanley, and their nine-year-old daughter, Polly.
"RIP Ron" has been trending on Twitter since the unexpected news was announced, which fittingly displays the love and respect Ron had amongst his colleagues and friends.
Ron was a long-time writer for Boxing Scene and covered four Olympic Games for The Times, and worked for various publications since the 1980s. He was just 15 when he began writing for Boxing News and the Ealing Gazette. He also worked as an editor for two more of the UK’s prominent publications, The Guardian and Daily Mail, prior to his long tenure at The Times.
The worldwide, close-knit boxing family came together to pay tribute to the great man:
Tributes
ID Boxing: "The team at iD Boxing are saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague and friend Ron Lewis. A dedicated family man and esteemed journalist, our thoughts go out to his loved ones at this tragic time. RIP Ron."
Frank Warren: "All of us at Queensberry are so sorry to hear that the respected journalist Ron Lewis has passed away. Ron was a boxing man through and through and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to his wife and two young children for their sad loss. RIP Ron."
Jim Rosenthal: "Just numbed to hear this…we have lost a lovely generous knowledgeable and very talented human being…a fine all round journalist and writer..thinking of family and loved ones at this dreadful time… RIP Ron"
Wasserman Boxing: "We would like to pay our respects to Ron Lewis and send condolences to his friends and family. A man who knew his sport and craft inside out and was highly respected by everyone in the boxing industry. RIP Ron."
Audley Harrison: "RIP – condolences for your loss … Ron was a good and fair journalist."
BOXXER: "Everyone at BOXXER is saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Lewis – an esteemed sports journalist and a wonderful man who dedicated his incredible talent to the world of Boxing. Our deepest sympathies are with Ron’s family, loved ones and colleagues."
Gavin Glicksman: "So sorry for your loss. Ron was a truly talented journalist and someone who always took time to make me feel welcome during my time as a boxing writer."
Declan Taylor: "RIP Ron, one of the very best in the business and a legend of the pack. Only yesterday told me there’s nothing he loves more in the world than watching his son play cricket. You will be greatly missed by all of us."
Paul Zanon: "Such sad news. An incredible writer, great family man, huge QPR supporter and more than anything, a really lovely man. RIP Ron."
Dev Sahni: "This is horrible. So sad honestly I can’t believe it. Ron will be dearly missed. He was a real one. RIP Ron."
BBN would like to express their sincere and heartfelt condolences to Ron's wife, children, family and friends during this difficult time.
