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June 17, 1937
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Kenosha, Wis., on June 17, trainer Jack Blackburn states Joe Louis is a better, smarter fighter than before, ahead of his bout with champion Braddock, despite observers noting vulnerabilities in drills.
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LOUIS' TRAINER STATES BOMBER IMPROVED BOXER
Champion Braddock Has Three Heavy Drills Ahead Resting
KENOSHA, Wis., June 17. - The Brown Bomber's trainer, Jack Blackburn, declared here today that, "Joe Louis is not slipping. He's a better fighter now than last year or the year before."
"He is getting smarter; watch how he makes sparrers fight his fight. He wasn't doing that a year ago.
You'll see a better boxing Louis in Chicago."
Nearly all observers, however, say that in virtually all his drills Louis is easy to tag with rights.
Champion Braddock Has Three Heavy Drills Ahead Resting
KENOSHA, Wis., June 17. - The Brown Bomber's trainer, Jack Blackburn, declared here today that, "Joe Louis is not slipping. He's a better fighter now than last year or the year before."
"He is getting smarter; watch how he makes sparrers fight his fight. He wasn't doing that a year ago.
You'll see a better boxing Louis in Chicago."
Nearly all observers, however, say that in virtually all his drills Louis is easy to tag with rights.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Joe Louis
Jack Blackburn
Boxing Improvement
Training Drills
Chicago Fight
What entities or persons were involved?
Joe Louis
Jack Blackburn
Champion Braddock
Where did it happen?
Kenosha, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
Joe Louis
Jack Blackburn
Champion Braddock
Location
Kenosha, Wis.
Event Date
June 17
Story Details
Jack Blackburn declares Joe Louis is improving as a fighter, getting smarter in making opponents fight his way, predicting a better boxing performance in Chicago, though observers note Louis is easy to hit with rights in drills.