1941 — Joe Louis knocks out Lou Nova in the sixth round at the Polo Grounds in New York to retain the world heavyweight title. 1954 — Willie Mays makes his over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz ...

Rewatching, and re-reading about, Louis’ title reign is to be reminded of three things above all: he had one of the best right hands in heavyweight boxing history, he attacked the body with a ...