ESPN Classic will remember the 65th 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 |
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