Joe Louis v. Billy Conn II 18 June 1946 Yankee Stadium The Bronx, New York Ring Announcer Harry Blough raies Joe Louis' hand in victory as Referee Eddie Joseph stands beside Louis on the viewer's right. Billy Conn stands with his back to Joseph.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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all bily conn had to do was keep out boxin' louis to win the heavyweight title in their first fight.
great pic, champ!
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