Best fights of Joe Louis

Over 17 years as a professional, Joe Louis compiled a 66-3 (52) record, including 28 title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Joe Louis KOs Billy Conn

   On June 18, 1941 Joe Louis defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Billy Conn. Louis was 27 years old with a record of 49-1, and Conn was 23 with a record of 59-9-1. Louis was on a 25-fight winning streak and Conn was on a 19-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Billy Conn via KO in the 13th round. Defended the titles.

2. 2. Joe Louis KOs Primo Carnera

   On June 25, 1935 Joe Louis faced Primo Carnera in a heavyweight bout. Louis was 21 years old with a record of 19-0, and Carnera was 28 with a record of 82-7. Louis was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Carnera was on a 4-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Primo Carnera via TKO in the 6th round.

3. 3. Joe Louis KOs Max Schmeling in their 2nd fight

   On June 22, 1938 Joe Louis defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Max Schmeling. It was their second meeting. Louis was 24 years old with a record of 35-1, and Schmeling was 32 with a record of 52-7-4. Louis was on a 11-fight winning streak and Schmeling was on a 7-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Max Schmeling via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.