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  Dec. 5, 1947: Louis vs Walcott I

  Bad decisions. Robberies. Ridiculous scorecards. Maybe nothing sickens a fight fan more than the judges rendering a final verdict which makes a mockery of a hard-fought contest. Sadly, ...

  On December 5, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  Aug. 30, 1937: Louis vs Farr

  The great Joe Louis, already something of a legend, made his first defense as heavyweight champion against Welshman Tommy Farr just nine weeks after his title-winning knockout over James ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Eliott McCormick
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  June 18, 1941: Louis vs Conn I

  It is 1941 and while some say death and taxes are the only sure things in life, American sports fans know different. There exists a third certainty: Joe Louis ...

  On June 18, 2019 / By Robert Portis