Joe Louis

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On This Day: Tommy Farr convinces many observers that he deserves the decision in Joe Louis’ first defence

Aug 30 2020

Joe Louis forced into the trenches to outpoint Tommy Farr in stirring encounter

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The Briton who knocked out Max Schmeling

Jul 03 2020

Only Joe Louis and one other man put away Max Schmeling inside a round. Alex Daley finds out about the 'Gypsy Prince' who came before the 'Gypsy King'

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Jack Dempsey vs Joe Louis – the original dream fight

Jun 30 2020

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On This Day: The wife of Tony Galento weeps uncontrollably after seeing what Joe Louis did to her husband

Jun 28 2020

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Test your knowledge on British heavyweights who fought undisputed champions

Jun 14 2020

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15 reasons Joe Louis was greater than Muhammad Ali

Apr 13 2020

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On This Day: Joe Louis – a giant of any era – dies aged 66

Apr 12 2020

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The story of Joe Louis vs Jersey Joe Walcott

Apr 05 2020

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On This Day: Rocky Marciano chews up Lee Savold on his way to world heavyweight title

Feb 13 2020

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On This Day: The relentless heavyweight legend Jersey Joe Walcott was born

Jan 31 2020

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On This Day: Joe Louis clings to world heavyweight title after contentious decision victory over Jersey Joe Walcott

Dec 05 2019

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On This Day: Stylish light-heavyweight great Billy Conn was born

Oct 08 2019

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On This Day: Max Schmeling – Man of Honour – passed away

Feb 02 2019

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On This Day: Boxing phenomenon Henry Armstrong was born in 1912

Dec 12 2018

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On This Day: James J Braddock, The Cinderella Man, passes away

Nov 29 2018

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On This Day: Rocky Marciano snatches the torch from Joe Louis

Oct 26 2018

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On This Day: The indomitable Rocky Marciano was born

Sep 01 2018

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On This Day: We lost Rocky Marciano in a tragic accident

Aug 31 2018

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On This Day: Tommy Farr upset expectations against the great Joe Louis

Aug 30 2018

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On This Day: The exploding fists of Joe Louis destroyed Max Schmeling

Jun 22 2018

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On This Day: Max Schmeling shocked the world and knocked out Joe Louis

Jun 19 2018

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On This Day: Joe Louis met Billy Conn in one of history’s most dramatic heavyweight title clashes

Jun 18 2018