Boxers Jim Braddock and Joe Louis in Chicago in 1937; Louis with his wife Marva Trotter in 1935

The transcript discusses a fight involving a young heavy, highlighting the confidence before the fight with champion Braddock. It concludes with Joe Louis knocking out the Irish dockworkers in the eighth round.

Who was the champion that the fighter was preparing to face?

What was the confidence level of the fighter before the match?

What was the expected outcome of the fight against Joe Louis?

What was the duration of the fight mentioned in the text?

In which round did Lewis knock out the Irish dockworkers?