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October 11, 1949
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Retired heavyweight champion Joe Louis plans to train at Pompton Lakes, N.J., for ten-round exhibition bouts after a strong four-round performance against Curtis Sheppard in Baltimore on Oct. 10, and denies comeback plans.
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Joe Louis
Is Making
New Plans
BALTIMORE, Oct. 11.--(AP)--Joe Louis is planning to begin training soon at Pompton Lakes, N. J. for a series of what he calls "ten-round exhibition bouts with ten-ounce gloves."
Following a four-round exhibition with Curtis (Hatchetman) Sheppard here last night, Louis disclosed he would like to engage in about six or eight of the ten-rounders with the rounds of three minutes duration.
Normally, heavyweight exhibition bouts are four two-minute rounds and 16-ounce gloves are used.
The retired heavyweight champion boxed in good style and moved sharply last night.
Asked if he was considering a comeback, Louis said:
"I'm not thinking along those lines now."
Is Making
New Plans
BALTIMORE, Oct. 11.--(AP)--Joe Louis is planning to begin training soon at Pompton Lakes, N. J. for a series of what he calls "ten-round exhibition bouts with ten-ounce gloves."
Following a four-round exhibition with Curtis (Hatchetman) Sheppard here last night, Louis disclosed he would like to engage in about six or eight of the ten-rounders with the rounds of three minutes duration.
Normally, heavyweight exhibition bouts are four two-minute rounds and 16-ounce gloves are used.
The retired heavyweight champion boxed in good style and moved sharply last night.
Asked if he was considering a comeback, Louis said:
"I'm not thinking along those lines now."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Joe Louis
Boxing Exhibitions
Training Plans
Retired Champion
Pompton Lakes
What entities or persons were involved?
Joe Louis
Curtis (Hatchetman) Sheppard
Where did it happen?
Baltimore; Pompton Lakes, N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Joe Louis
Curtis (Hatchetman) Sheppard
Location
Baltimore; Pompton Lakes, N. J.
Event Date
Oct. 11
Story Details
After a four-round exhibition bout with Curtis Sheppard in Baltimore, retired champion Joe Louis announces plans to train for six to eight ten-round exhibitions using ten-ounce gloves and three-minute rounds, differing from standard formats, and states he is not considering a comeback.