On June 22, 1938, in a rematch that bore the weight of both geopolitical symbolism and African American representation, ...

On Anniversary of Joe Louis-Max Schmeling Bout, a Writer Reflects on the Historic Event / Before he became heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Louis’s mother forced him to play the violin.

June 22, 1938: Joe Louis sends Max Schmeling to the canvas three times in a heavyweight title rematch viewed by many as a fight for democracy vs. Nazism. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

When Joe Louis defeated Max Schmeling on June 22, 1938, in the "Battle of the Century," 102-year-old Julia Esaw was a 17-year-old student attending Detroit's Cass Technical High School.

2 Detroiters inspired by Joe Louis' win 85 years ago are champions in their own right When Joe Louis defeated Max Schmeling 85 years ago, the victory was felt throughout the world, ...

Before he became heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Louis’s mother forced him to play the violin. Or so she thought. She handed over a quarter a week for lessons. But he never showed up ...

Before he became heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Louis’s mother forced him to play the violin. Or so she thought. She handed over a quarter a week for lessons. But he never showed up ...

Before he became heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Louis’s mother forced him to play the violin. Or so she thought. She handed over a quarter a week for lessons. But he never showed up ...

Before he became heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Louis’s mother forced him to play the violin. Or so she thought. She handed over a quarter a week for lessons. But he never showed up ...

Before he became heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Louis’s mother forced him to play the violin. Or so she thought. She handed over a quarter a week for lessons. But he never showed up ...

Before he became heavyweight champion of the world, Joe Louis’s mother forced him to play the violin. Or so she thought. She handed over a quarter a week for lessons. But he never showed up ...