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18 de jun. de 2024 · In 1941, light-heavyweight champion Billy Conn challenged heavyweight king Joe Louis in a thrilling fight that went the distance. Conn outboxed and outfought Louis for most of the fight, but Louis rallied in the final rounds to retain his title by a narrow decision.
Hace 2 días · Louis vs. Conn. Louis's string of lightly regarded competition ended with his bout against Billy Conn, the light heavyweight champion and a highly regarded contender. The fighters met on June 18, 1941, in front of a crowd of 54,487 fans at the Polo Grounds in New York City.
14 de jun. de 2024 · Billy Conn was an outstanding fighter when he met Joe Louis in 1941, yet it would become clear to everyone who witnessed their bout that Conn was up against a legend who would go down in history as the greatest heavyweight fighters ever.
22 de jun. de 2024 · Following his impressive KO against Braddock, “The Brown Bomber” recorded impressive victories, including his rematch revenge over Max Schmeling, a first-round win over John Henry Lewis and a victory over Billy Conn.
Hace 4 días · Billy Conn’s battles with Joe Louis and Solly Krieger inside of the ring, Gene Tunney and his own father-in-law outside of it. The hilariously colorful (mis)adventures of Fritzie Zivic, welterweight champion and the proudly self-proclaimed “dirtiest fighter in the world.”
27 de jun. de 2024 · This is a list of undisputed champions in professional boxing. Eras that are not listed do not have any undisputed champions. Current undisputed champion. Most consecutive title defenses.
Hace 4 días · His historic bouts against Max Schmeling and Billy Conn solidified Louis's status as a national hero. The Brown Bomber's legacy is deeply intertwined with his role in breaking racial barriers, symbolizing the aspirations of a community during challenging times.
