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. 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. 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. 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.
4. Joe Louis KOs James J. Braddock
On June 22, 1937 Joe Louis fought James J. Braddock for the NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. Louis was 23 years old with a record of 31-1, and Braddock was 32 with a record of 51-25-7. Louis was on a 7-fight winning streak and Braddock was on a 4-fight winning streak. Louis stopped James J. Braddock via KO in the 8th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Joe Louis KOs Max Baer
On September 24, 1935 Joe Louis faced Max Baer in a heavyweight bout. Louis was 21 years old with a record of 21-0, and Baer was 26 with a record of 40-8. Louis was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak, while Baer was coming off a loss. Louis stopped Max Baer via KO in the 4th round.
6. Joe Louis KOs Billy Conn in their 2nd fight
On June 19, 1946 Joe Louis defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Billy Conn. It was their second meeting. Louis was 32 years old with a record of 54-1, and Conn was 28 with a record of 62-10-1. Louis was on a 30-fight winning streak and Conn was on a 3-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Billy Conn via KO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
7. Joe Louis KOs Jersey Joe Walcott in their 2nd fight
On June 25, 1948 Joe Louis defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Jersey Joe Walcott. It was their second meeting. Louis was 34 years old with a record of 57-1, and Walcott was 34 with a record of 44-12-2. Louis was on a 33-fight winning streak, while Walcott was coming off a loss. Louis stopped Jersey Joe Walcott via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
8. Joe Louis loses to Ezzard Charles via unanimous decision
On September 27, 1950 Joe Louis fought Ezzard Charles for the NBA heavyweight title. Louis was 36 years old with a record of 58-1, and Charles was 29 with a record of 66-5-1. Louis was on a 34-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 19-fight winning streak. Louis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Charles.