The Brown Bomber takes on Abe Simon in a highly anticipated rematch, after Simon gave him a hard fight in their first contest. Louis stops Simon in 6 rounds this time.

Joe Louis takes on challenger Abe Simon, in Michigan. Louis stops Simon in 13 rounds.

After defeating this same opponent via split decision, Joe Louis takes him on again, in a rematch which takes place in New York. This time, Louis stops his challenging opponent in 8 rounds.

The Brown Bomber Jow Louis takes on challenger Arturo Godoy to defend his title. Godoy boxes very well indeed, but in the end, Louis doing just enough to defend his title. Louis wins with nothing more than a split decision.

After an eventful fight, Joe Louis and Billy Conn battle it out again in a worthwhile rematch. Louis builds on his previous performance against Conn, and stops his opponent again, this time, in 8 rounds.

Joe Louis takes on tough challenger Billy Conn, in New York. Conn proves he is not one to be taken lightly, he gives a great account of himself, but isn't able to pull off the upset, and in the end, is stopped in round 13.

Ezzard Charles and Joe Louis compete in New York, they battle it out for 15 rounds, and in the end, Charles secures a landslide decision on the scorecards.

Joe Louis takes on Jersey Joe Walcott, at the Yankee Stadium in New York. Louis stops Walcott in round 11.

Joe Louis takes on Jimmy Bivins in Maryland, in a 10 round contest. Louis out points Bivins.