The former champion remained among boxing’s most feared punchers. Baer had knocked out Max Schmeling and battered Carnera to capture the title. His earlier bout with Frankie Campbell ended with Campbell’s death, giving Baer a frightening reputation that extended beyond his record.
Louis had never faced a puncher carrying that combination of power and menace. His discipline and technical precision were admired, but no one knew how he would respond after taking a clean right hand from a seasoned former champion.
Baer’s supporters never received their answer because Louis gave him almost no opportunity to land one.
Rather than trade recklessly…
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