Robert Carney (boxer)

Robert Carney was an American professional boxer active primarily in the 1930s. He is best known for his 1938 fight against future heavyweight champion Joe Louis. While Carney's career was relatively short, and he didn't achieve championship status, his bout with Louis provides a notable point in his boxing history. Carney lost the fight against Louis by technical knockout in the first round. Beyond this prominent fight, specific details about Carney's overall career record, other opponents, and specific achievements are somewhat limited in publicly available boxing records. He remains a footnote in boxing history as a fighter who faced a legend in the making.