Strangler Lewis Retains Title -- Ed (Strangler) Lewis, World's Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, had no difficulty defending his crown against the assault of Dr. Fred Meyers, Chicago's Rappler-Dentist, in Madison Square garden, New York City, night of February 6. Lewis pinned the shoulders of his Rival in 25 minutes, 27 seconds. In the Above Photograph, thing looked bad for a moment for Lewis, (Left), When Meyers got an Arm lock on the Champion. February 6, 1933. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).