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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, American boxer who reigned as heavyweight champion for a record 11 years, 8 months and is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. During his reign he successfully defended his title 25 times, more than any other champion in any division, scoring 21 knockouts.
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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.
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 documenta...
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Joe Louis was a boxer who held the world heavyweight title from 1937 to 1949. He had 66 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws in his career, with 52 knockouts and 78.79% KO ratio.
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Mar 4, 2010 · Joe Louis (1914-1981), nicknamed the “Brown Bomber,” was heavyweight champion of the world from 1937 to 1949, an almost twelve-year streak that set a new world record. Louis, an African...
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.
