Joe Louis
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Joseph Louis Barrow was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed "the Brown Bomber", Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all
Louis in 1941
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling in 1936
Louis in 1937
Louis in the Army
James J. Braddock
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James Walter Braddock was an American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937.
Joe Louis
…to the historic rematch of the two, in one of the world's most famous sporting events. After defeating Louis, Schmeling expected a title shot against James J. Braddock, who had unexpectedly defeated Max Baer for the heavyweight title the previous June. Madison Square Garden (MSG) had a contract with Braddock for the…
Braddock in 1935
Braddock (left) and Joe Gould (center), training as officers at the Atlantic Coast Transportation Corps Officers Training School in Fort Slocum, New York
James J. Braddock North Hudson Park in North Bergen, New Jersey