After the world-famous Louis-Schmeling fight, Dempsey stated he was glad he never had to face Joe Louis in the ring; when Louis eventually fell on hard times financially, Dempsey served as honorary chairman of a relief fund to assist him.
He was glad he never had to face Joe Louis in the ring. This was what Dempsey stated after the world-famous Louis-Schmeling fight. Dempsey served as honorary chairman of a relief fund. This was to assist him. Louis eventually fell on hard times financially.