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15/06/1951 Boxer Joe Louis scores his last knock out victory

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Joe Louis vs Lee Savold

In 1951, American boxing legend Joe Louis fought Lee Savold in what was the first professional prizefight carried to theaters on closed-circuit TV. The 'Brown Bomber' knocked out Savold in the 6th round after 2 minutes 29 seconds. It was to be his last victory by KO.
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