In the 1930s, with the country staggering under the Depression and looming international threats, many Americans looked to boxing for heroes on which they could project their hopes and fears. Two of ...

For good measure, Louis donated his $47,000 boxing paycheck to the military. He was “a loyal American,” Johnny Smith and ...

Just off the boat -- A regime's embrace -- A star rises in the Midwest -- New York falls in love -- Champion in waiting -- The condemned man -- Victor and vanquished -- Climbing back -- A German ...

Thoughts on the life of boxer Max Schmeling, whose fights with Joe Louis became a symbol of a looming confrontation between the United States and Nazi Germany. Schmeling fought in Hitler's army, but ...

On the C-SPAN Networks: Melissa Mytinger is an Events Director for the Cody's Books with one video in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2005 Speech. David Margolick talked about his ...

ESPN revisits boxings blockbuster bouts in this knockout documentary that features Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila Sugar Ray Robinson vs Jake LaMotta in the St Valentines Day ...