Joe Louis
VERSUS
Max Baer
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SEP 24, 1935
The Great Depression Era
A Cultural Hero
Against the backdrop of Yankee Stadium, Joe Louis became the ultimate symbol of American hope. This fight wasn’t just about a title; it was about the technical perfection of the Brown Bomber vs the raw power of the “Clown Prince,” Max Baer.
Tape Analysis
Height6′ 2″ / 6′ 2½”
Weight199 lbs / 210 lbs
Tactical Breakdown
Clinical Violence
Louis utilized the “shuffling” jab to blind Baer before unleashing a right cross that broke Baer’s nose and spirit. It remains one of the most one-sided destructions of a former champion in history.
Official Record
Round 4 KO
Louis floored Baer twice in the fourth round. Baer, on one knee, famously told the referee “I’ve had enough.” The fight ended the era of the giant brawler and started the era of the technician.
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