The Greatest Fight of Our Generation: Louis vs. Schmeling
By Lewis A. Erenberg (NHC Fellow, 2003–04) Held on June 22, 1938, in Yankee Stadium, the second Louis-Schmeling fight sparked excitement around the globe. For all its length–the fight lasted but two minutes–it remains one of the most memorable events in boxing history and, indeed, one of the most significant sporting events ever. In this … Continued