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  • Louis Beats Schmeling
    Louis Beats Schmeling

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    Two years after Max Schmeling's knockout of the undefeated Joe Louis in a non-title bout, they met again on June 22, 1938, for a dramatic rematch at Yankee Stadium. Playing out in live coverage, the match goes to Louis who defeats the German in two minutes and four seconds. Louis was hailed as a hero for all Americans.

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An American boxer and heavyweight champion, Joe Louis' defeat of German Max Schmeling made him a national hero.

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