Rewatching, and re-reading about, Louis’ title reign is to be reminded of three things above all: he had one of the best ...

Joe Louis was born in 1914 to a humble family ... With an aggressive style and a devastating punch, Louis became the world heavyweight champion in 1937, a title he held for nearly 12 years ...

They told them that Schmeling got me with a 'Sunday punch' in the second round, but even with that, it took him ten rounds to take me out." — Joe Louis on the first Schmeling fight. AP/ Wide ...