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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 3 (June 1, 1939)

Joe Louis to Meet Galento

Joe Louis to Meet Galento.

This month will see another bout for the world's heavyweight boxing championship. Joe Louis will fight Tony Galento, who has been referred to as the “Fighting Falstaff.” Galento, who is said to resemble a beer barrel in build, has been establishing a record of knock-outs, although some of his bouts have not been treated seriously. There has been an outcry over the matching of these two men, the feeling being that such a match is making a travesty of the sport. Galento had to undergo a special medical examination a few weeks ago before a permit would be issued for this match. This is said to be the first occasion on which such an examination has been ordered. Due, no doubt, to Galento's serious illness—he contracted pneumonia a year ago when ready to meet John Henry Lewis—the commissioners were chary about permitting him to meet such a powerful puncher as Joe Louis. The bout will take place on June 28th.