What was Joe Louis' Toughest Fight?
Joe Louis is considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He had an incredible record of 66-3, with 52 knockouts. But which fight was his toughest?
There are a few contenders for the title of Louis' toughest fight. One is his 1938 rematch with Max Schmeling. Schmeling had knocked Louis out in the first round of their first fight in 1936. In the rematch, Louis knocked Schmeling out in the first round.
Another contender is Louis' 1941 fight with Billy Conn. Conn was a light heavyweight who was moving up to heavyweight to challenge Louis. Conn knocked Louis down in the 13th round, but Louis got up and knocked Conn out in the 15th round.
Finally, there is Louis' 1946 fight with Jersey Joe Walcott. Walcott was a tough, durable fighter who gave Louis a lot of trouble. Louis knocked Walcott down in the fourth round, but Walcott got up and knocked Louis down in the seventh round. Louis eventually won the fight by knockout in the 11th round.
So which fight was Joe Louis' toughest? It's hard to say for sure, but the three fights mentioned above are all strong contenders.
Related Questions
What was the outcome of Joe Louis' first fight with Max Schmeling?
- Louis was knocked out in the first round.
In which round did Joe Louis knock out Billy Conn?
- Louis knocked out Conn in the 15th round.
How many times did Joe Louis knock down Jersey Joe Walcott?
- Louis knocked down Walcott twice.
In which round did Joe Louis win his fight with Jersey Joe Walcott?
- Louis won the fight in the 11th round.
Who is considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time?
- Joe Louis
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