Both fighters started round five like mad animals. Leather
gloves flew, and neither man backed away. Suddenly, Braddock
hit his opponent with a powerful cross and Lewis was down on
one knee. When the fight continued, Lewis wasn't able to protect
himself, letting Braddock knock him back on to the ropes.
In the end, the judges gave the fight to Braddock. Some sports
reporters said that he had deserved to win. Others said that he had
just hit Lewis with a few lucky punches.
As Joe Gould gave Jim his share of the prize money, he said,
"Take care of yourself. Our luck has changed—I'm sure of it.