Quote Originally Posted by holmcall View Post
"The Brown Bomber" Joe Louis was heavyweight champion of the world over 11 years, from 1937 to 1949 ! And defended the world heavyweight crown 26 times
I thought it was 25 times ? and to be honest, he didn't deserve to defend it 25 times. Jersey Joe Walcott was clearly cheated out of a decision in the 1st meeting. No disrespect to Joe Louis he is an ATG, but he for certain lost that fight.