As a result , Schmeling sat anxious in the locker room prior to the bout ; in contrast , Louis took a two - hour nap .
In addition , Schmeling 's normal corner man , Doc Casey , declined to work with Schmeling , fearing bad publicity .
Schmeling sat anxious in the locker room prior to the bout ; in contrast , Louis took a two - hour nap .
In addition , Schmeling 's normal corner man , Doc Casey , declined to work with Schmeling , fearing bad publicity .