ESPN Classic Remembers 65th Anniversary of Joe Louis’ Controversial Decision over Joe Walcott

Monday, December 3, 2012

ESPN Classic will remember the 65^th anniversary of one of the most controversial decisions in boxing, reairing then-Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis’ decision over Joe Walcott on Wednesday Dec., 5 starting at 2 a.m. ET. Walcott a 10-1 underdog in a fight that took place Dec. 5, 1947, at Madison Square Garden knocked Louis down twice and looked like the winner after 15-rounds only to lose a split decision allowing Louis to keep his title.

This bout is part of a compilation of Joe Louis’ greatest bouts and can be seen throughout the day on ESPN Classic.

The schedule below:

Date	Time (ET)	Program	Network
Wed, Dec. 5	2 a.m-3a.m.	*Joe Louis’ Great Hits-Volume IV*	ESPN Classic
	4 a.m. – 5 a.m.	*Joe Louis’ Great Hits-Volume IV*	ESPN Classic
	9 a.m.- 10 a.m.	*Joe Louis’ Great Hits-Volume IV*	ESPN Classic
	11 a.m. – 12 p.m.	*Joe Louis’ Great Hits-Volume IV*	ESPN Classic
	4 p.m.-5 p.m.	*Joe Louis’ Great Hits-Volume IV*	ESPN Classic
	7 p.m. – 8 p.m.	*Joe Louis’ Great Hits-Volume IV*	ESPN Classic