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Joe Louis vs. Buddy Baer (2nd meeting). Joe Louis 207 lbs beat Buddy Baer 250 lbs by KO at 2:56 in round 1 of 15. World Heavyweight Championship (20th defens...
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Jan 9, 2024 · Louis vs Baer II. In their second meeting, heavyweight champion Joe Louis defeats hulking challenger Buddy Baer by a first round knockout.
Joe Louis vs Buddy Baer 2 at 1942-01-09 for World Heavyweight TitleBaer down 3 times.
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Joe Louis vs Buddy Baer at 1941-05-23 for World Heavyweight TitleLouis down in first, Baer down three times in sixth.
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He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, during which he participated in 26 championship fights, defeated 21 fighters, [119] [120] made 25 defenses and was a world champion for 11 years and 10 months.
The highlight of his boxing career came in his two attempts to take the heavyweight boxing championship from Joe Louis. In their first fight on May 23, 1941, Baer caught Louis with a powerful left hook in the first round and knocked the champion out of the ring.
Joe Louis 207 lbs beat Buddy Baer 250 lbs by KO at 2:56 in round 1 of 15. Date: 1942-01-09. Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA. Referee: Frank Fullam.
