THOSE WERE THE DAYS

ON THIS DATE IN SPORTING HISTORY

1914: Joe Louis, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, was born. Louis first won the world title in 1937 by beating James J Braddock and made 25 defences over 11 years. He retired in 1948 but changed his mind, eventually quitting for good after losing to Rocky Marciano in 1951. Louis died in 1981. 1950: The first Formula One world championship race took place at Silverstone. Italy’s Giuseppe Farina won the event, called the British Grand Prix, in an Alfa Romeo, with team-mate Luigi Fagioli second. 2006: Liverpool won the FA Cup, beating West Ham 3-1 on penalties after the match finished 3-3 following extra-time at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. 2007: Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League on goal difference after losing 2-1 to Wigan. West Ham, who had been fined but not deducted points over the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, survived. The Hammers were later ordered to pay the Blades a hefty compensation package. 2012: Manchester City won the Premier League – their first top-flight title in 44 years – after a dramatic 3-2 win at home to QPR sealed by a Sergio Aguero goal in stoppage time. 2013: Roberto Mancini was sacked as manager of Manchester City two days after losing the FA Cup final 1-0 to Wigan, exactly one year after winning the league title. 2016: Harlequins lost 26-19 to Montpellier in the European Challenge

Cup final in Lyon.

FISTS OF STONE: Louis defended title 25 times