Following the easy victory of Joe Louis, the world's heavyweight champion, over John Henry Lewis—a bout which had little other attraction than because it was the first all-negro heavyweight title fight—the controversy as to who is the logical contender to meet the champion for the crown has become more complicate ed. Jimmy Johnson, the pilot of Bob Pastor, vas reported a few days ago to favour the chances of his protege. But it is inevitable that his motives will be suspected, and few will agree that the fast and clever young American could hold his own over more than a few rounds with Louis. The manner in which Louis guides ignore the claims of Tony Galento must rouse a suspicion that there is more in n-American "beer hall" boxer than the eye. He certainly has managed to gather together an excellent record. What he could do against a man of the "killer" variety such as Louis must remain speculative until they meet. In all probability he would confirm the old adage "the bigger they are the harder they full." Of great interest to British followers of the game should be the ranking made by Jacobs, the New York promoter, who has to get his hands on most of the first class talent for his Twentieth Club and the Madison Square Garden. He ranks Max Baer, John Henry Lewis, and Lou Nova in one class as the most likely contenders. Lewis is, of course, now out of the picture. But Max Baer and Lou Nova are till in. The latter may still need a few more rs' experience before he can claim to be of the same rank as Louis. But in Baer there seems to be a man who could give as good as he gets against the champion. Jacobs ranks Tommy Farr, the Welsh heavyweight, more notable for his defeats than his victories, as the next contender, and this might reasonably cause surprise. Farr's career in America has been remarkable for the way in which he has retained his popularity, although being beaten every time he entered the ring. Max Schmeling recent claim that he is still Louis' master may be discounted in view of Schmeling's recent severe defeat and his age.
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