Walcott-Louis Fight

Gjon Mili1947

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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