The Joe Louis Story (1953)

Dots Johnson: Julian Black

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• Arthur Pine : Johnson says he'll make us a million dollars.

  'Chappie' Blackburn : And what else?

  Arthur Pine : Something one of the boys said - that we gotta remember Joe's a colored fighter. And as a colored fighter, he's got two strikes against him already.

  'Chappie' Blackburn : What did Jacobs say?

  Julian Black : Jacobs says he'll make Joe champion.

  'Chappie' Blackburn : Can he do it without the Garden? Well, which one do we go with, Chappie?

  Joe Louis : We'll go with the man who will make us champion... Chappie.

• 'Chappie' Blackburn : Hey Joe, you been carrying that bag in the same hand all the time?

  Joe Louis : Yes, Mr. Blackburn.

  'Chappie' Blackburn : Come back here. Move it to the other hand. A bag can pull you off-balance. Use two hands. Let the bag work for both hands. A bag is something heavy enough to exercise you.

  Joe Louis : Yes, sir.

  Julian Black : And if you're smart, you'll do what he tells you - in the ring and out.