🥊On June 22, 1937 World Heavyweight Champion James J. Braddock put his title on the line against Joe Louis at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Louis was knocked down early in the fight, but ultimately prevailed by way of KO in the 8th round. Baer, a lethal puncher, was a 10-1 betting favorite. Entering the fight, Braddock had been knocked down just twice, and he got up each time to win. Louis was the only person who managed to put him down for the referee's count of ten. This fight began an

📅 On This Day In 1937 Joe Louis defeated James J. Braddock by KO in round 8 of 15 to win the world heavyweight title. The Brown Bomber becomes just the second black man to win the heavyweight championship. #Boxing #History #OnThisDay | BTR Boxing Podcast Network