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 … more “Recalling The Joe Louis-Jersey Joe Walcott Battles”
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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 … more “On This Day: The Great Joe Louis Notches Up His Final Ring Victory”
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 … more “Tyson Fury Lists His Top-Five Greatest Heavyweights (says he would have beaten them all)”
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 … more “80 Years Ago Today: “The Brown Bomber” Slugs It Out With “Two Ton Tony””
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 … more “Louis bounces Baer on way to Braddock”
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 … more “Video: Joe Louis – Top 5 Notable Wins”
80 Years On: Recalling The Most Famous First-Round KO in Heavyweight Boxing History
Eighty years ago tomorrow (June 22, 1938) the great, the immortal Joe Louis met Germany’s Max Schmeling in a rematch. … more “80 Years On: Recalling The Most Famous First-Round KO in Heavyweight Boxing History”
Video: Top 10 Heavyweights by decade
Ranking fighters across different eras is a tricky business. Who was the greatest heavyweight of all time? That is a … more “Video: Top 10 Heavyweights by decade”
Times Live Top-10 Greatest-Ever Heavyweight Champions list sure to cause debate
It’s a list that pops up every now and then, and boxing fans seem to love it when the debate … more “Times Live Top-10 Greatest-Ever Heavyweight Champions list sure to cause debate”