1937 - Joe Louis defeats James (J.J.) Braddock to become Heavyweight Champion of the World. This fight is won in eight rounds before 45,000 fans, the largest audience ever recorded up until that date to witness a fight.
The Brown Bomber! Joe Louis, we say your name, we say your name. We remember you, we watch old footage of you, and still talk about you 'til this day. We salute you!
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