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Walcott-Louis Fight

Gjon Mili1947

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Distant of spectators and boxing ring as heavyweight champion Joe Louis lies on canvas after being knocked down by "Jersey" Joe Walcott during championship bout that Louis won in controversial decision at Madison Square Garden.

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  • Title: Walcott-Louis Fight
  • Date: 1947
  • Location: New York, NY, US
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
  • Subject Keywords: Boxing, Heavyweight, Joe Louis, Weight Class, Joe Walcott, Sports Fans, Sports, 1940s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: Gjon Mili
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_5796622
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
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