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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 19

Joe Louis-Max Schmeling Documentary Debuts 90 Years After Fight

A documentary examining the heavyweight rivalry between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling debuted Friday on The HISTORY Channel, marking 90 years to the day since the fighters first met at Yankee Stadium.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 19

Louis-Schmeling Documentary Premieres on 90th Anniversary

A documentary examining the heavyweight rivalry between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling will premiere Friday on The HISTORY Channel, exactly 90 years after the two first met in the ring at Yankee Stadium.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 17, 2025
Joe Louis savagely knocked out former world champion to pull off one of the greatest comeback victories of all time

Joe Louis savagely knocked out former world champion to pull off one of the greatest comeback victories of all time

Joe Louis managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in an epic comeback. At the peak of his powers, the warrior was a phenom inside the squared circle, renowned for his dynamite hands and accuracy.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 23, 2025

Joe Louis’ opponent was punished as Louis struck them after the bell in controversial title fight

Joe Louis left behind a legacy as one of boxing’s greatest heavyweights with a record of 66-3. Joe Louis was beaten just three times in nearly 70 fights.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 14, 2025
Who is Joe Louis? The ‘Brown Bomber’ is one of boxing’s most influential champions

Who is Joe Louis? The ‘Brown Bomber’ is one of boxing’s most influential champions

Joe Louis is one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time and a true legend of boxing. In an incredible career as a boxer, Joe Louis held the world heavyweight title for 11 years and became one of America’s greatest ever boxers.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 5, 2025
Joe Louis’ first defeat came in KO loss as he competed in ‘Fight of the Year’

Joe Louis’ first defeat came in KO loss as he competed in ‘Fight of the Year’

Boxing legend Joe Louis had a lengthy career, which saw him perform as one of the best to ever fight. Considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Louis’ career spanned from 1934-1951.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 19, 2025
Joe Louis was dropped by ‘Cinderella Man’ in thrilling world title contest

Joe Louis was dropped by ‘Cinderella Man’ in thrilling world title contest

Joe Louis will go down as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, but one man who has an equally inspiring story, sent him to the canvas in a thrilling fight.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 3, 2025
“One of us would get hurt”… The boxer known as ‘Kid Violent’ who even Joe Louis wouldn’t fight

“One of us would get hurt”… The boxer known as ‘Kid Violent’ who even Joe Louis wouldn’t fight

Joe Louis is renowned as one of the most elite pound-for-pound talents in boxing history, but there was one man even he avoided. Elmer Ray was discovered by manager Tommy O’Laughlin, who, after witnessing him spar one of his fighters, took him, only later learning that he had already begun his journey as a boxing professional.

Boxing News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 23, 2024
Ullman: The Pittsburgh Kid!

Ullman: The Pittsburgh Kid!

RICHMOND, Va. -- Boxing is not a sport I’ve ever followed very closely, but if I had lived in the time of Billy Conn and Joe Louis, I’m fairly certain I would have.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2020
April 17 in sports history: Mickey Mantle's monster mash

April 17 in sports history: Mickey Mantle's monster mash

On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle's blast against the Senators was billed as the "the longest home run in the history of baseball." On this date in Philadelphia in 1972, the adventures of "Kiteman" caused a stir. 

April 16 in sports history: What a day for 'Mr. Practice Squad'

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