"In one of boxing's most dramatic encounters, former light heavyweight champion Billy Conn, the popular Pittsburgh Kid who had given up his crown to campaign as a heavyweight, took on Louis at the Polo Grounds in New York City. At a reported 174, Conn was giving up at least 25 pounds to Louis, but he made up for it with speed and style. A gifted boxer, Conn circled, moved and jabbed constantly, befuddling Louis at times. ""He was like a mosquito,"" Louis would later say of Conn. ""He'd stick and move."" At the end of 12 rounds, Conn was ahead on two of the three judges' scorecards, and Louis was tiring. ""Box him, Billy!"" his corner implored, but Conn told them he was going for the knockout. That was just the opportunity Louis needed. Two minutes and 58 seconds later, Conn was counted out."
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