Joe Louis: The heavyweight champion who knocked out Fascism
By Owais Tabassum: The year was 1938. Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party had just annexed Austria. Humanity held its breath as the world teetered … continue
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Good Rematches Made & Not Made!
When Joe ‘The Brown Bomber won the world heavyweight title, stopping champ James Braddock in June of 1937, he said, “Until I beat Max Schmeling, … continue
“The Brown Bomber” & The Greatest
Most boxing people like myself feel Joe “The Brown Bomber” Louis and Muhammad “The Greatest” Ali were the two greatest heavyweight champions. Let’s take a … continue
Who Beat Marciano & Portrayed Joe Louis?
The name Coley Wallace is not a well-known name in boxing or in the movies, but…….Born in Jacksonville, Florida, then moving to Harlem, New York, … continue
When Great Boxers Met in the Past!
Some of the all-time great boxers met when one was at the top of their game, and the other was on the decline. One good … continue
Joe ‘The Brown Bomber’ Louis & Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao, Fan Favorites!
Fans have favorites, and in this article, two of them are Joe ‘Brown Bomber’ Louis, former heavyweight champion, and multi-division world champion Manny ‘Pac Man’ … continue
Who Was the Hardest Hitting Heavyweight?
We will take a look at “7” heavyweight champions and one contender asking who was the hardest hitter. Starting with Jack “Manassa Mauler” Dempsey, from … continue
When a Good Fighter Beats a Better One is He Better?
In the history of boxing some good fighters defeat a better fighter who are passed his prime. Does that make him a better one? In … continue
Famous Ring Wars: Joe Louis vs. Walcott 2
On June 25, 1948 Joe Louis and “Jersey” Joe Walcott fought for the 2nd time in what many boxing historians and boxing writers refer to … continue
Famous Ring Wars: Joe Louis vs Tami Mauriello
When the great Joe Louis fought challenger Tami Maurielli on September 18, 1946 he had already been heavyweight champion of the world for over nine … continue