Joe Louis vs James J. Braddock ᴴᴰ [FULL FIGHT]

[@e.a.poecrnimacak354]

Joe Louis- not only one of the greatest heavyweights, but also one of the greatest boxers of all time. Braddock deserves more respect than he gets. His story is one the most incredible and inspirational in boxing history. Big props to these two guys, both are legends.

[@keeganbluegrass]

Legacy plus Record plus ability? He's the greatest of all time...

[@richardday3136]

Braddock should have milked the title for a few years with some easier fights, but then again he could have lost the title and the Louis paycheck.

[@aarondigby9859]

@@richardday3136 Braddock was guaranteed 10% of Joe's earnings to fight JL, what a suck ass contract, I see why Joe knocked Braddock out with such ferocity. Braddock hit the mat and did some serious sleeping. He was KNOCKED the F**K OUT.

[@armaggon5920]

Couldn't say it better myself or themselves

[@jessecovington6639]

Yeah it really was a great fight

[@mattsharkey8437]

Jimmy Braddock doesn't get enough credit people. He was past his prime and had made the greatest comeback in the history of the sport at that time and still gave a younger/stronger Joe Louis a competitive fight. When Joe Louis says "you're the most courageous opponent he has ever faced", pay Mr. Braddock his respect by studying him as well. God bless!

[@afranks8566]

He doesn't get enough credit. Keep in mind in over 80 fights even tho he had multiple losses he was only knocked out twice and one of those 'knockout' losses wasn't even really a knockout it was a TKO stopped due to cuts. Joe Louis is the only guy to actually finish him, but he didn't go down without a fight. Braddock won like a champ and lost like a champ. And even tho he lost Joe always credited him with being the bravest guy he ever fought. Braddock fought one more fight after this winning a razor thin decision against Tommy Farr who was definitely no slouch himself and then wisely retired afterwards even tho the win against Farr had earned him a number 2 contender spot for the title and could've gotten a rematch with Louis had he really wanted it. He was one of the few fighters that got to go out on his own terms. Later in life he served as a captain and self defense instructor in WWII and also helped construct the Verrazano Bridge. He and his wife mae raised their children and remained married living in the same house til the day he died. Truly the Cinderella Man.☘️

[@bpkjizzle]

@@afranks8566 When Joe threw his right hook he left his chin exposed and Broddack knocked him down. He was a good boxer. He couldn't do it again in the 6th round though.

[@afranks8566]

@@bpkjizzle you're right he couldn't. Louis was just too skilled and it didn't help that Braddock's hand wasn't in great shape anyway for that fight. I think he even had to take a shot to numb the pain before the fight if I'm not mistaken. Still, Braddock showed a lot of heart.

[@brandnew9834]

Well, he doesn’t get credit? I think he had a major motion picture about his story. With Russell Crow and Rene Zellwegger. It was a really well done film too. I thought it got Oscar nominations in like 2005. “Cinderella Man”. His story was compelling.

[@mattsharkey8437]

@@brandnew9834 that's correct, but no one ever talks about him in Heavyweight conversations ever. He's earned his spot.

[@cadenrobl473]

The amount of subtle grappling and blocking with the arms is so interesting to watch as it's almost entirely vanished from modern boxing. The way Braddock blocks Joe's punches and pulls on his head to get him off balance for the counter is astounding. Just as louis deliberately striking the blocking hand to set up the KO. Absolutely perfect from both men

[@christusomnipotens3751]

I think it's because people were less afraid of getting hit than today.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Now they all just hold.

[@HaraDuran]

​@@christusomnipotens3751we need more wrestling and grappling more in boxing man,could have been more entertaining

[@PK__44]

He threw a left at braddocks arm to beat the perry with a straight right to the jaw. Amazing.

[@richardharrison859]

"parry"

[@bandit7498]

@@richardharrison859I bet you’re a hoot at parties.

[@poluiyytt]

Good quality video. James Braddock was a tough fighter, he took some hard punch like a champion and knockdown a prime Joe louis. Rip Braddock and joe louis

[@richardday3136]

those were some massive shots

[@Mrgood189]

This has to be one of the greatest KOs of all time. Louis throws a lazy jab at his right hand, he then waits and comes with a up jab to his left arm knocking out of the way to make the opening for the right hand. Beautiful

[@stevencoardvenice]

I'm no boxing expert, but it seems like Fury was landing huge shots with his right hand on wilder's head similar to this. Wilder didn't go down though in the 6th

[@richardday3136]

Louis could see Braddocks defense weakening and set up this massive jumping right hand to end it.

[@aarondigby9859]

@@stevencoardvenice the bell saved Fury, When Wilder hit Fury he brought ripples all down through his back. If it wasn't for the bell he'd never survived that. I think Fury took a standing eight, survived the round with a few seconds left.

[@stevencoardvenice]

@@aarondigby9859 not really

[@bb57365]

The magic of the slow motion camera didn’t lie. First of many bombs. What a champion. Both these guys had amazing chins.

[@MorayEel]

Louis called Braddock the bravest fighter he ever fought. The man had skills to survive as long as he did with Joe Louis

[@ascendediam]

Any average fighter in 70s would've koed these guys fast

[@Joe-ym6bw]

These guy were all under 200 pounds

[@ascendediam]

@@Joe-ym6bw some not sane troll said since ali said rock could beat him means it's true,ali was giving respect he faced way more advanced boxers

[@MorayEel]

@@Joe-ym6bw whats your point

[@colinhiggins4779]

Ferocious first round. One of the best in heavyweight history

[@ianmangham4570]

Right up there

[@JohnnyFriendly]

Thank you - really superb quality of this classic fight

[@TheBatugan77]

You're welcome, sport. No trouble. Really.

[@joeyg3947]

Joe Louis was an American hero and the IRS absolutely destroyed him financially. He donated winnings. Purchased a boat load of tickets to gift. Enlisted in the army as a private earning $21 a month. Donated his winnings to charity after Pearl Harbor. Still the government wanted more. He was flat broke and forced to un-retire in his late 30's to payback his debt. He lost to Ezzard Charles and Marciano. His boxing skills had greatly diminished at that point and took a beating from Marciano. IRS took his winnings and he was still broke. What this govt did to this hero was disgraceful...

[@BrotherPatriot]

Absolutely correct. For me...The Brown Bomber's (REAL) stats are when he retired...56 wins to 1 loss. Forcing him to come out of retirement, not just past his prime but a different man due to the pressures of being in debt (you know how men are about that kind of stress) was just criminal, in of itself! Out of the next 10 fights after retirement, he STILL went 8 and 2...ending his career with 66 wins to 3 losses....but for me, Joe's always gonna be 56 and 1.

[@ascendediam]

@@BrotherPatriot ummm... look how these guys fight compared to 70s full matches

[@Darksagan]

How the heck is this video so damn clear. I had no idea there were black cops back then. Awesome footage.

[@DubstepNL]

Cant believe this video only has 163 views!! What is wrong with this world!??

[@Chester-mz2ep]

I mean the world doesn’t revolve around boxing buddy, calm down

[@vissiii1101]

@@Chester-mz2ep yeah,it revolves around Kardashians

[@TheBatugan77]

GivesAShit how many views, dumbstep?

[@kcguy8864]

33,000 views now 😁

[@DubstepNL]

@@kcguy8864 Amazing!!!

[@cardoma]

The way Lewis knocked Braddock’s left hand out of the way before he threw his right was incredible.

[@DasaLetsPlay]

Does anybody know the name of the military march at the end of the video? 21:23

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

8:17 one two combo 9:40 parry and dodge 11:18 answering a hook with a hook 11:49 James and Joe throw a one-two simultaneously 15:17 uppercuts at close range 16:20 retreating footwork What a badass Braddock was. He really took the fight to Louis, didn't back down at all. Two boxer-punchers going at it.

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

12:52 put that in 0.25 to see how smart Braddock could be 13:28 13:38

[@runthomas]

beautiful.... look how hard braddock hit the body , proper dug into those ribs and stomach....and louis, learned from his previous fight how to dodge the hard right hand.. some amatures can learn a lot from this knockout...louis purposely attacked the left arm of braddock at the armpit area...and this opened him up. attacking arms is legit in boxing and must not be overlooked, also not only parrying arm but pushing it down is not done by most boxers...like a bit of a grab to open him up..

[@Trueskool90]

Priceless footage 👌

[@dinkyramirez9866]

Long Live Cinderella Man ! 🏆

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

Russell Crowe did a good job looking like Braddock!

[@mikel4039]

Wow, what great quality. Thank you for sharing.

[@MrEgofreak]

Now I finally understand why Joe Louis is so well-regarded. I mean, you have to be considered great to have the arena the Detroit Red Wings play in named after you. Those punches were fast and strong! Lewis was a beast and I am pleased I got to witness his beastliness! Still, I think Braddock was winning the fight until the knockdown.

[@zanexiao4488]

The fight: bloody and absolutely intense The music: old timey fun jazz

[@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd]

It’s really old military marching band music, but the forced swing (hokey dokey nature of it) was obviously jazz influenced

[@Dave-ti2ue]

Using a left uppercut as a parry, and then over the top with a right. Great stuff!

[@popajr58]

This is one of Louis best fights.

[@ascendediam]

That should tell you something this looks horrible compared to 70s

[@kelleymunnerlyn7110]

You obviously don't know a thing about Joe Lewis ... if you think this is ONE of his best fights! This fight doesn't even rate in his tip 15 fights!

[@Balthazar1963]

Wow... the moment Braddock lost his title to Joe Louis... who would have thought we'd get to see this on KZbin? Both men were great... I mean GREAT fighters! Thankful for the footage.

[@ascendediam]

Looks like novices compared to 70s

[@jonsteelman6871]

beautiful straight right hand to Braddock's left jaw, after landing solid punches at least 20 times earlier in the fight. Joe Louis, a magnificent boxer with some of Ali's defensive skills, but not afraid to go inside with Braddock; Louis, truly a boxer, not a slugger. Braddock was more than slightly outclassed, and Louis just took his time to wear Braddock down, and then BOOM!

[@brandnew9834]

That right hand absolutely folded him.

[@Eb-or]

" truly a boxer, not a slugger". Oh yes. See Louis box his way out of the brawling bits with Baer...

[@rebelliousredneckvlogs]

Braddock was a true boxer too, not as elite as Joe but a skilled one nonetheless and despite being past prime, he found his way to knockdown the great Louis through a great placed counter. Of course, Louis is the greatest of all time.

[@leusmaximusx]

@@rebelliousredneckvlogs Braddock was better , he did knocked while JLouis was still fresh.

[@JumpRopeVeteran]

Awesome quality. Thank you.

[@raihansharif2715]

Maya Angelou wrote about this fight in _I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings_.

[@dalejohnson3327]

What a force to reckon! Crushing right hand!

[@jordancooke5980]

Kamaru Usman must of been watching this when he knocked out Masvidal. Same tactic

[@melendezh11]

CLASSIC! Actually super competitive till about the 6th lmao

[@greu52]

absolutely competitive, but then, as you pointed out, Jim started to slow down and missing a lot of punches

[@johnreynolds6369]

18.44 someone shouts “Keep your hands up’. 18.50 Braddock’s hands are down and he gets knocked out.

[@christusomnipotens3751]

That lead hook knocked Braddock lead hand out the way for the textbook cross.

[@DubstepNL]

After round six you can tell Joe Louis takes over

[@adamhesse2586]

BOOM! The sound of that KO! And what a setup for the final punch.

[@ronwatts5827]

An interesting fight on so many levels, that aside, I think that one of the interesting, though disturbing things for black fighters like Louis: you were not going to win many "close" fights ON POINTS, against a white man, so you could never "coast" through late rounds, even if you were dominating 90% of the fight. Louis was well ahead of Braddock, but was still looking for a knockout to guarantee the win.

[@aurtherdickerson4260]

Hey the cendierela man James j Braddock put up a good showing against the brown bomber joe Louis was very patient and took his time exelent fight from both men a plus❤😊

[@blueishxx]

kinda amazing to watch a fight 87 years old , my father was born in 1935 in Chicago I did not know anything about Braddock until I saw the movie , 1930's Chicago was a very raw place just like America during the great depression ,

[@joebollocky7167]

Triston Connolly was the Cinderella man in the making this year 2020-well done Tristan-keep up the good work and I hope you win all your ufc fights and go right to the top lad, you reminded me of mcgregor. Stay safe.

[@xavierlemon7035]

I like how when joe got knocked down the ref didnt direct braddock to the neutral corner but joe still recovered so no biggie

[@dalejohnson3327]

After knockdown! Reff went to Louis, Braddock charged in! Then he got his ass wooped! Wap- babba- lubab- wap- boom- bam

[@kbow6448]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OC.TINYYY]

Braddock would've beat louis in his younger days without a doubt

[@babulah8447]

In the 39 fights leading up to Louis Braddock lost 20. 1 draw. 2 no contest. One of the 'no contest' bouts was against Maxie Rosenbloom. The fighters were accused of a pre arranged deal and did not receive their fight purse.

[@direwolf6234]

why all the cops in the ring at the end ?

[@33cuh71]

11:58 so this is where Ali got it from.

[@PAULY-P]

Wow! Joe Louis was a small guy. Only 197lbs. I always thought he was bigger. I'm only 6'1 and 204lbs and most people around me are bigger.

[@naggedd]

that was a brutal right hand for the knockout

[@chaotic9887]

4:03 where Joe threw a punch with both fists at the same time at James and James put his fist up late like he was trying to block it.

[@princejohn6560]

My old boxing trainer, who was a former Olympian, rated Joe Louis as the greatest fighter of all time. Joe was a classic combination of boxer and power puncher

[@ascendediam]

Good job lying no one made midcard fighting like these guy's in 70s

[@billyg310]

Cinderella Man more guts than a Slaughter house great fighter BIG HEART

[@gb1984yt]

Like how he knocked his guard open before knocking Braddock out

[@mikebsibb]

Prime Joe Louis was a beast!

[@falconetti3152]

Yes. I think Marciano would not have beaten him

[@brandnew9834]

Wait, not standing count for a knockdown back then?

[@richarddodds3235]

This was a great fight for Jim Braddock. R.Dodds.

[@Joscope]

It was an interesting combination that forced the knockout. Louis' left cross landed on Jimmy's upper left arm and knocked it back out of the way leaving him totally exposed. Louis followed up with that straight right that landed flush and that was it. That left lead is murky though. It's a borderline foul to hit the inside of the upper arm or up into the armpit area but it happens so fast it rarely ever gets called.

[@graniteman62]

Braddock didnt shy away like most fighters woukd have, he probably onew that if he didnt take louis out in early rounds it would not turn out well, Braddock great fighter but didnt have great knock out power like louis, Braddock stood there and gave it as good as could he didnt run, thats a gladiator man

[@tj-597]

Evenly matched fight,Louis saw Braddock was dropping his left with body shots set him up and threw his devastating right.Braddock gave Louis everything he wanted.

[@arnoldmagqaza7860]

Lol that intro is like watching an old school cartoon or something.

[@moviemagg]

Wow, that was the fastest count to ten ever given by any ref.

[@Mrgood189]

The guy was laid out like he was dead

[@jonsteelman6871]

could have given him a 20 count, same result.

[@afranks8566]

I think the ref knew he was done and just wanted to get it over with so Braddock's corner men and doctor could get in there help him up and treat him. Braddock wasn't going anywhere. He was out like a light!

[@bossplayermfs5972]

Braddock was already put to sleep 😴 what are you talking about?

[@Whopnpop]

*QUESTION* what style is Joe Louis using ? that seems to be as if he is shooting the jab & at the same time catching ??

[@ascendediam]

video on my page side by the the people george fought were way more advanced than guys in Rock's era

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

Boxer Puncher is the name given to generally describe his style. More specifically he uses the "Blackburn Crouch", the stance taught to him by his trainer. Jabbing and parrying the jab was something Louis constantly did but it's not unique to his style. Ken Norton did it too.

[@brandnew9834]

Wasn’t Braddock Cinderella Man?

[@Trueskool90]

What a 💎 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@Nimvar]

This was a young Joe and a old Jim, Jim was great no doubt about it

[@ramirosuarez4141]

How old was he?

[@KrazyJP4]

@@ramirosuarez4141 I think he was 32 here. It was considered old by the standards of those days, which is amazing considering a fighter at 32 now would be in their prime

[@bossplayermfs5972]

Dude was heavyweight champion and he lost far and square, plus Braddock and his manager Joe Gould did some coward 💩 by having Louis gives 10 percent of his purse for his next 10 fights in exchange to fight for the heavyweight championship. 🖕🏼Braddock and his bigot manager.

[@redbrightlight5183]

@@KrazyJP430's ages, golden times for boxers. There is no excuse, he lost.

[@KrazyJP4]

@@redbrightlight5183 bro, 30s was absolutely NOT the prime for fighters in that era. Training, dieting, recovery, fight scheduling and healthcare were not nearly as advanced as they are now. All you gotta do is look at the lifespan of boxers in those days. Bar a few exceptions, everyone else was waning by their 30's

[@brandnew9834]

I wonder if they have any welterweight Sugar Ray Robinson footage?

[@ascendediam]

Not much and If they did you would see the same outdated techniques and flaws this Match and every other match from this era showed

[@christusomnipotens3751]

​@@ascendediam outdated fundamentals 🧐?

[@ascendediam]

@@christusomnipotens3751 compared to the average 70s fighter which my video shows yes very novice like

[@christusomnipotens3751]

@annegeddes1469 No one cares about you 256 subscriber opinion.... plain and simple

[@christusomnipotens3751]

@annegeddes1469 oh I'm sorry 275 subscriber opinion.... talking bout my video 😂

[@sidneirodrigues6696]

" The winner and still champion of the World ? " Joe Louis was the challanger.

[@BrotherPatriot]

No...that's just what the world heard for the next damn near 12 years. ;) The Brown Bomber defended his title 25 times until he retired.

[@kfabwrestling3862]

Announcer said new

[@leusmaximusx]

James Braddock just went through the motions to transfer the belt to JLouis, Jim doesnt need to win anymore, he already has good business during that time

[@Djpalancas]

Someone could explain me why a crowd of policemen enters the ring at the end of the contest.

[@DIDGET220]

It was because the most prestigious sports title of that time.(Heavyweight World Championship) might have been given to a black man which they believed would infuriate the crowd and start a riot. This was all because of intense racial tension in that era.

[@stuartperry1047]

Because Joe Louis, a black man, won the heavyweight championship. The first time a black fighter was allowed a crack at the title in 25 years.

[@swervinmervin7906]

It’s either your white or a black man from Africa to ask a question like that. America’s racism was at its peak during this time.

[@BAAAKSEEEN]

Incase the belt got sold for magic beans

[@michaelcollins237]

Keep the Irish from waisting everyone

[@joebollocky7167]

thats Triston Connolly of Vancouver everyone and dont yous forget it!

[@sigma804]

look at joe louis fucking go MOTOR CITY DETROIT WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@chats5667]

Cinderella turn intoSleeping Beauty.. instantly.

[@dquinn8344]

Boxers acquired more skills later on...

[@christusomnipotens3751]

Bro how

[@carspiv]

@@ascendediamLearn English grammar before writing such long posts. Also, after learning grammar, learn something about boxing.

[@ascendediam]

@@carspiv Learn English grammar before writing such long posts. Also after learning grammar, learn something about boxing.

[@ascendediam]

@@christusomnipotens3751 learning way more advanced techniques

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

If max baer would have trained properly and took jim Braddock seriously Braddock wouldn't have got passed baer

[@Unclejack328]

The business dealings behind this fight were disgraceful.

[@thefamily7638]

Looks like 2 super middleweights....

[@ascendediam]

Looks like novices

[@christusomnipotens3751]

You mean actually fit heavyweights?

[@ascendediam]

@@christusomnipotens3751 get help

[@ascendediam]

@@christusomnipotens3751 looney

[@ascendediam]

@@christusomnipotens3751 wacko

[@SDventurevoyages]

A bunch of folks cheering right infront of the apollo theater

[@dwightmagnuson4298]

Lewis had to lift Braddock's arm from around his neck in the 3rd round - no help from the referee.

[@melissalydon3681]

I just watched the Baer,Braddock fight and he was circling away from Baers powerful right and beat him.He never did that once against Louis? Overconfident?These are moves I was taught as a kid and teach my kids now.Not that they listen! LOL

[@leusmaximusx]

Braddock has no Will to fight for another glory-he already have a good business at that time, he just went to transfer the belt to JL

[@danmaltby3271]

Braddock in his. would of given Rocky Marciano a good fight

[@miguelangelgil2040]

Wonderful fight La pelea es muy buena but El racismo es muy evidente, nadie le aplaude, lo envidian y lo odian.

[@leusmaximusx]

Braddock was better , he knocked louis with clean hit , while both figthers were still strong

[@christusomnipotens3751]

That don't mean nothing if Louis returned the favor. Being tired is not an excuse, this is a championship boxing match, beat the count...

[@rickhayes-oh2zm]

joe hooked braddocks left out of the way and right crossed Jim on the chin.

[@sebastiansanchezfigueroa792]

Hay algo de similitudes entre el estilo de Braddock y el de Rocky Marciano

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

Absolutely zero.

[@zerne7887]

Why does this look like a horror scene

[@TheBatugan77]

What? Your mirror?

[@zerne7887]

@@TheBatugan77 are you 43 years old?

[@kayegordon7938]

Joe Louis was holding back…he could have done way more damage 😉

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

Louis never held back

[@StacieMolina-g5e]

Notice the round cards were held by men? 😂 Wow…times certainly changed, didn’t they

[@jeffbryan1994]

Braddock got paid off on that fight you could see how Braddock buckle Joe Lewis in the first couple rounds really bad with stomach shots on the eighth around and hit him in the stomach and back to him off Braddock had to lose because he got a roll tee off the next 10 fights of Joe Louis ever heard of that before and the Braddock fell down on the Matt man He caught self then laid and never moves

[@Kevinmoye301]

Joe Louis smashed him😂😂😂😂

[@rongoldberg4300]

Braddock could fight!

[@Uberbeaster_]

joe louis beat an old jimmy braddock. nuf said

[@Eddie_Schantz]

JUNE 22, 1937

[@BobbyL80123]

that's considered heavyweight? i'm heavier than them.

[@emery5581]

Anyone can be a fatass if they keep on eating....

[@ascendediam]

@@emery5581 how do u know how he looks

[@tomphillips2214]

Braddock was topugh oh my god!

[@a-bovea-ve-rage]

Cinderella man v brown bomber

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

JJ Braddock was one tough customer! No doubt the toughest opponent that the prime Joe Louis fought.

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

He was much better than most give him credit for, though I'd say Schmeling, Pastor, Conn and Godoy were better fighters when Louis fought them.

[@SunTzu119]

Braddock was nine years older than Joe Louis when they fought.

[@bossplayermfs5972]

And? He should have retired nine years ago he got his ass whooped and that’s all there is to it.

[@jasonsechrist1]

Braddock knocked him down too, don't forget that.

[@LondonDavis97]

So he should have more experience and be even better..

[@dylanmuldowney1472]

@@LondonDavis97 .... braddock was 9 years past his prime, miracle he even got there.

[@Nimvar]

@@bossplayermfs5972 not true. Joe said braddok was the toughest he faced. And here braddok was on some medicine so this is why he couldn't lift his hands up

[@MagKing001]

He had the kid hurt bad.

[@candyman7934]

That is not the real fight, Joe Louis one the fight, but Braddock knock him down in first round, I don’t see that here.

[@bobmoore20]

that did happen here. it was quick, louis got up really fast

[@mariosanchez8236]

They show a replay at 5:16

[@brianlockett2518]

You are obviously not paying attention to the fight!

[@afranks8566]

It happened in the first round bud. You might need to rewatch it.

[@dwightmagnuson4298]

Did the promoters or venue owners let black spectators into the arena to see the fight?

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

Yes. They liked money.

[@timothydodgen3541]

Weird knockout.

[@trabzonn61-ts]

4:45

[@Blahbladestorms6192]

Your commentary was terrible

[@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd]

Anything is better than Brian Kenny…

[@vivalasvegas2090]

He should of never fought the ROCK

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

Agreed. He was too old and washed up by then.