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
