WinnerJoe Louis vs
WinnerJoe Louis
SD 15Joe Louis won by split decision
Tale of the tape
| Louis | Joe Walcott | |
|---|---|---|
| 66-3 (52 KOs) | Record | 49-20-1 (31 KOs) |
| 33 | Age | 33 |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 6' 2" | Height | 6' 0" |
| 76" | Reach | 74" |
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Fight details
- Date
- Friday 5 December 1947
- Location
- New York City, USA
- Weight class
- Heavyweight
- Scheduled
- 15 rounds
- Result
- Joe Louis won by split decision
- Titles
- World Heavyweight Champion
- Broadcast
Summary
Joe Louis beat Jersey Joe Walcott by split decision on Friday 5 December 1947 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA, with the World Heavyweight Champion title on the line. Score it round by round on Fight Scores to add your card to the fans’ average.