The year was 1938. Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party had just annexed Austria. Humanity held its breath as the world teetered ...

Joe Louis was the ... and most boxing authorities were surprised when Sharkey won on decision. Physically, Louis and Schmeling were a close match, but they entered the ring with different strategies.

August 2: In his first professional boxing match, in Dusseldorf ... June 25: The young phenomenon Joe Louis debuts in New York, knocking out Primo Carnera in six rounds at Yankee Stadium.

In so doing, Joe Louis called ... and re-reading about, Louis’ title reign is to be reminded of three things above all: he had one of the best right hands in heavyweight boxing history, he ...

Boxing has long been more than just a sport; it's a platform for change. From the civil rights movement to modern-day ...

In1940,most had grown accustomed to seeing heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis decisively winning his fights with his fists. That year, however, the boxer participated in a very different type of ...