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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. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 until his temporary retirement in 1949.
Jun 21, 2024 · Joe Louis (born May 13, 1914, Lafayette, Alabama, U.S.—died April 12, 1981, Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American boxer who was world heavyweight champion from June 22, 1937, when he knocked out James J. Braddock in eight rounds in Chicago, until March 1, 1949, when he briefly retired.
Joe Louis was a legendary American heavyweight boxer who held the world title from 1937 to 1949. He fought 69 bouts, winning 66 with 52 knockouts, and lost to Rocky Marciano in his last fight in 1951.
Jul 14, 2021 · 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 documentary examines the complete career of...
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.
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 retirement and death.
Jul 11, 2024 · Joe Louis's title belt from The Ring. The fight, held at Chicago's Comiskey Park on June 22, 1937, was Braddock's first in two years, since winning the title in a tremendous upset from Max Baer. With 25 losses on his record, he was considered a fluke champion, whose title was ready for the taking.
