Joe Louis was so precise with his punches, in particular his right cross, that he possessed a knockout punch whenever the opportunity arose. Courtesy: Dan Morley Boxing | Murphy's Boxing Gym

📅 85 years ago today, September 20 1940, boxing history was made inside the ring. Joe Louis, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, stepped in to defend his world heavyweight championship against Bob Pastor. The fight was scheduled for 20 grueling rounds, but “The Brown Bomber” once again proved why he was the most dominant champion of his era. In the 11th round, Louis unleashed his power and secured a knockout victory, successfully retaining his title. This marked his eighth consecutive