Louis , however , publicly announced after the fight that he refused to recognize himself as world champion until he fought Schmeling again .
Instead , Louis fought Braddock on June 22 , 1937 , knocking him out in eight rounds in Chicago .
Louis , however , publicly announced after the fight that Louis refused to recognize himself as world champion until Louis fought Schmeling again .
Instead , Louis fought Braddock on June 22 , 1937 , knocking him out in eight rounds in Chicago .