Louis F. Simon(Right) tell his heavyweight brother that he is proud that he lasted into the thirteenth round of his fight with Joe Louis last night. Mike Jacobs announced after the bout that the two would be rematched in New York on May 16th.
Blogger's Notes: The above is an Associated Press "Wirephoto" that appeared in newspapers across the country on March 22, 1941. The title and caption is the actual Associated Press copy. Mike Jacobs was Joe Louis's manager. Abe Simon actually ended up fighting four more opponents and waiting over a year before the rematch; they met for second time and the title in Madison Square Garden on March 27, 1942. Simon was knocked out in the 6th round, he never fought again. His career record was 36 wins, 25 by knockout, 10 loses, 1 draw.
Thats a pretty good record.
ReplyDeletethe record i cite comes from boxrec.com which lists each fight. other sources with less details, claim two more victories, both by knockout.
ReplyDeleteMy dad was a friend of Abe. They both attended John Adams High School and payed on the football team. I had met Abe a few times when I was a kid.
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