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1936-11-20 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US

Reported in November 21, 1936 New Orleans Times-Picayune

  • Attendance: "more than 5,000"
  • Gross Gate: $7,400 (est.)

Future World heavyweight champion Joe Louis appeared before the main event in exhibitions against two foes, both scheduled for three rounds. In the first bout, Louis knocked out Paul Williams (210) of Chicago in the 2nd round. Louis knocked out his second opponent Tom Jones (190), also of Chicago, in the 3rd and final round.