Unfortunately, and sadly, Damiani was cursed with a surname that destined him to be severely underrated, historically: "Some of the most famous Damiani(s) --- There have certainly been many Damiani(s) insignificant during history, although for whatever reason, not all historical chronicles collected it or the data has not reached the present day. Unfortunately, not all the great contributions of the men and women who have carried the surname Damiani were taken into account in their day by the historians of the time. Although a surname can tie a person to a recognized lineage and to a lordly blasson..." ( Source: https://originsurname.com/damiani )
Damiani feasted on pastries in the all you can eat Italian smorgasborg. Joe Louis would've been just another pastry in that buffet in the career of one Francesco Damiani...
Damiani was a decent boxer with good all around skills. However, if he had the misfortune of facing a prime Joe Louis, he wouldn't last long. I don't think Damiani would even be Louis' 10th best opponent.