James Braddock vs. Joe Louis James Braddock vs. Joe Louis James Braddock vs. Joe Louis was a heavyweight professional boxing fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world between champion James J. Braddock and challenger Joe Louis. The fight took place on June 22, 1937 at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Braddock won the title by defeating Max Baer. Baer was supposed to have a rematch, but the fight never occurred. Baer instead fought Joe Louis. Louis defeated Baer, paving the way for Louis to fight Braddock for the title (although between the Baer fight and this title fight, Louis lost to Max Schmeling).
James Heath (boxer) James Heath (boxer) James Heath (born February 2, 1960) is a former professional boxer, who fought for the WBA Cruiserweight Title two times during an 11-year career. Heath turned professional in 1985, winning his debut against Jessie Brown in 3 rounds. Heath was given the opportunity to fight Orlin Norris for the WBA Cruiserweight Title in Mexico after 10 fights. Heath was knocked out in the 3rd round. Heath's second World Title shot came 2 years later against Nate Miller. The result was a 7th-round technical knockout going Miller's way. Shortly after Heath retired. James Heath also won the NABF