The Archive · 1941

Will Lou Nova Suffer the Same Fate?

The controversial point now among the boxing fans in America and in the other parts of the world is whether Lou Nova will be able to wrest the heavyweight title from Joe Louis when they meet on September 29. The picture above shows referee Josephs waving the champion, Joe Louis, to a neutral corner after he had brought Conn to the canvas in the first round of the titular bout which eventually ended with the challenger being counted out in the 13th round.

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