World heavyweight champion Joe Louis boxing match with Bob Foxworth at the Chicago Coliseum in 1948

World heavyweight champion Joe Louis boxing match with Bob Foxworth at the Chicago Coliseum in 1948

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The transcript describes a much-discussed fight involving Joe Louis, who enters a Chicago ring for a four-round exhibition match against Bob Foxworth. Sporting a mustache and some extra weight, Louis plans to tour England for exhibitions before a return match with Walker. Using soft gloves, Louis demonstrates his old form, delivering a gentle yet decisive victory over Foxworth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Joe Louis's opponent in the Chicago exhibition match?

Walker

Saint Louis

Bob Foxworth

Joe Walcott

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What notable change in Joe Louis's appearance was mentioned?

He had a new hairstyle

He was wearing a new outfit

He was sporting a mustache

He had a tattoo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Joe Louis planning to do after the exhibition match in Chicago?

Fight Joe Walcott again

Tour England for exhibitions

Go on a vacation

Retire from boxing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of gloves did Joe Louis use in the exhibition match?

12 ounce gloves

10 ounce gloves

14 ounce gloves

16 ounce gloves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Joe Louis perform in the exhibition match against Bob Foxworth?

The match was a draw

He struggled to win

He lost the match

He won easily