Joe Louis vs. Jack Sharkey

An original on site program to the

Joe Louis-Jack Sharkey

contest August 18, 1936...

 Yankee Stadium was the site for

heavyweight hopeful Joe Louis'

first fight back after a disappointing

knockout loss to Germany's Max Schmeling...


Program measures 8.5 x 11"... Has some writing in pencil on bout page indicating the winner of

the fights... Overall condition is excellent... A nice Joe Louis pre championship program

 

FROM THE BOOKS
"When I climbed in the ring at Yankee Stadium, Chappie warned me for the millionth time that Sharkey would use the same tactics Schmeling had. I was nervous and worried when I faced him. This was the toughest time I ever had. My career was at stake. I couldn't afford to lose two fights in a row."
Joe Louis: My Life

 

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