70 Years Ago Today: Rocky Marciano Vs. Joe Louis
70 years ago today, the heavyweight division saw a classic changing of the guard, of the torch being passed from the former champ to the … continue
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Louis-Schmeling II: When Joe Scored The Kind Of Brutal Revenge All Fighters Dream Of
As fight fans know, Germany’s Max Schmeling scored a big upset, a very big upset, when he KO’d an unbeaten Joe Louis, a fighter who … continue
On This Day: The Great Joe Louis Was Born – The Greatest Heavyweight Champion Ever?
Today in 1914, in LaFayette, Alabama, Joseph Louis Barrow was born. Fight fans the world over know Louis as Joe Louis – and as “The … continue
Joe Louis – 40 Years Gone, Never Forgotten
The great, the beloved Joe Louis deserved so much better. Not only was Louis arguably the greatest heavyweight in boxing history – and how passionately … continue
Recalling The Joe Louis-Jersey Joe Walcott Battles
Great as he was, heavyweight legend Joe Louis had more than enough trouble with Jersey Joe Walcott; the man born Arnold Cream perhaps the slickest, … continue
On This Day: The Great Joe Louis Notches Up His Final Ring Victory
On this day way back in 1951, the great Joe Louis won a fight for the very last time. Balding and looking somewhat gaunt, the … continue
Tyson Fury Lists His Top-Five Greatest Heavyweights (says he would have beaten them all)
Bored with lists yet? Just lately, during the lockdown, many people have come out with lists, these lists compiling their greatest this, their greatest that … continue
80 Years Ago Today: “The Brown Bomber” Slugs It Out With “Two Ton Tony”
Long before the heavyweight division was being thoroughly entertained by the wit and the larger than life personalities belonging to Randy “Tex” Cobb and the … continue
Louis bounces Baer on way to Braddock
Heading into June of 1935, the hard-punching Max Baer of California was considered the caliber of fighter to reign as heavyweight champion for years – … continue
Video: Joe Louis – Top 5 Notable Wins
Happy New Year, boxing fans! And to kick off the new year, Joe Louis is the featured boxer in this edition of the Top 5 … continue