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Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed " The Brown Bomber ", Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time.
Sep 13, 2024 · Learn about Joe Louis, the American boxer who was world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 and defeated six previous or subsequent champions. Find out how he became a national hero, a sportsman, and a philanthropist.
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- Joe Louis was an American boxer who was world heavyweight champion from 1937 until 1949, the longest reign in the history of any weight division. L...
- Joe Louis's first professional fight took place on July 4, 1934, and within 12 months, he had knocked out Primo Carnera, a former world heavyweight...
- Joe Louis became the world heavyweight champion on June 22, 1937, when he knocked out James J. Braddock in eight rounds in Chicago, Illinois.
- Joe Louis was inducted into the Ring Magazine Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
Apr 2, 2014 · African American boxer Joe Louis, who reigned as world heavyweight champion from 1937 until 1949, is regarded as one of his sport's all-time greats.
Joe Louis is arguably the greatest heavyweight to ever box. A Champion unlike any other, in an era when fighting was at its toughest. This original documenta...
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Mar 4, 2010 · Learn about Joe Louis, the first black heavyweight champion in 22 years and a symbol of American democracy during World War II. Explore his amateur and professional career, his legendary matches with Max Schmeling, and his struggles after retirement.
Joe Louis was a heavyweight boxer who held the world title from 1937 to 1949. He fought 69 bouts, winning 66 with 52 knockouts, and losing to Rocky Marciano in 1951.
Learn about the life and career of Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber" who became the undisputed heavyweight champion and a symbol of freedom and democracy. Explore his achievements, challenges, and legacy in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
