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Boxing Matches 17 Episodes
Boxing Matches were among the most popular and widely broadcast live sporting events on radio during the golden age of broadcasting. Long before televised sports became the norm, radio brought the intensity, drama, and roar of the boxing ring into living rooms across America. With vivid play-by-play commentary, crowd noise, and real-time descriptions of each blow, these broadcasts captured not just athletic competition, but the larger-than-life personas of fighters like Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, Sugar Ray Robinson, and many others. Boxing on radio was more than just a sport — it was an electrifying national event.
These programs blended raw physicality with masterful storytelling, elevating each bout into a moment of shared national anticipation.
The Stars
While the boxers themselves were the headline attraction, radio play-by-play announcers like Don Dunphy and Sam Taub became legendary for their fast-paced, precise, and passionate descriptions of the action. Their ability to convey the strategy, physicality, and momentum of a fight made them icons of sports broadcasting.
Joe Louis, Max Baer, Rocky Marciano, and Billy Conn were just a few of the boxing legends whose fights became radio sensations, drawing millions of listeners.
Key Dates
• Boxing began airing on network radio as early as the 1920s, with matches broadcast live from venues like Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium.
• Some of the most famous broadcasts occurred during the 1930s and 1940s, including:
– Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling II – June 22, 1938
– Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn – June 18, 1941
– Rocky Marciano fights in the early 1950s
• These broadcasts continued into the 1950s, though they gradually transitioned to television as the new visual medium gained dominance.
Other Information
Radio broadcasts of boxing matches were major events, often drawing national and even international audiences. Entire families would gather around the radio to hear round-by-round accounts, listening as if they were ringside. These events were especially significant in an era before widespread television, where hearing the drama unfold in real time felt immediate and communal.
The broadcasts typically included pre-fight analysis, interviews with trainers and promoters, and expert commentary between rounds. When announcers like Don Dunphy described a flurry of punches, the audience could visualize the drama through the radio — each jab, hook, and uppercut made real through words and sound effects like ringing bells and roaring crowds.
Boxing on radio also intersected with history. Joe Louis’s rematch against Max Schmeling, for instance, was framed as a symbolic contest between American ideals and Nazi aggression, making it one of the most politically charged sports broadcasts in history.
Today, archived recordings of these classic boxing matches remain a thrilling slice of sports history. They serve as both an auditory time capsule of American culture and a masterclass in how powerful storytelling and passionate narration can bring a live event to life — without a single image.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $12.49
Mice Price: $9.69
Length: 12.5
Width: 17
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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