Sport: Louis v. Farr

Without the slightest evidence of fear Tommy Farr bounced out of his corner aimed two left jabs at the stolid face of Joe Louis, hit his dark opponent with a ft and right, mussed his own hair Thus last week began a prize fight that was to have a surprise ending. After one of Farr's blows had bounced him off the ropes Louis learned to watch for hard punches ducking, taking them on his arms, or rolling away. Louis soon found the range with left jabs, opened cuts under Farr's eves. After more of...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!