LOUIS, JOE-MAX SCHMELING II COMPLETE DAILY MIRROR NEWSPAPER (1938)

Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling for the second time on June 22, 1938 at Yankee Stadium. Louis had been stopped by Schmeling in their first fight in 1936 marking the first time Louis had felt the sting of defeat. In this celebrated second fight Louis knocked Schmeling out in the first round to retain the World Heavyweight Title. This was one of the most historic fights in boxing history, fought against the backdrop of the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany and the loaming second World War. Offered here is a rare original, complete newspaper, the Daily Mirror with complete coverage and photographs to the event.
This is an original and complete newspaper the Daily Mirror of New York dated June 23, 1938 which contains full coverage for the fight and headlines and photographs on both the front and back covers. Clean inside and out. Not creased. Minor edge wear and tears. 11 1/2" x 15 1/2."