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1 day ago · Light-heavyweight. 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 ...
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. During his reign, the longest in the history of any weight ...
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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.
Jun 22, 2024 · Season 1. 1938: Detroit's beloved Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis achieved a monumental victory by knocking out German boxer Max Schmeling. This rematch held far more significance than their ...
Jun 22, 2024 · On June 22, 1937, Joe Louis (66-3, 52 KOs) defeated James J. Braddock at Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois by eighth round KO. The victory ensured Louis won the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Following this victory Louis embarked on a record reign as heavyweight champion, which involved some memorable bouts up until he announced his retirement on […]
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Jun 22, 2024 · Joe Louis (58-2-0) vs Cesar Brion (29-3-0) . 1950-11-29. Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Jun 18, 2024 · June 18, 1941: Louis vs Conn I. June 18, 2024 Robert Portis. It is 1941 and while some say death and taxes are the only sure things in life, American sports fans know different. There exists a third certainty: Joe Louis will win his next fight. And then the one after that.
Jul 8, 2024 · Joe Louis suffered only one defeat in his first 69 fights: to Germany's Max Schmeling, the reigning world heavyweight champion, on June 19, 1936. On June 22, 1938, in what was touted as "the fight of the century," a rematch between Louis and Schmeling drew 70,000 spectators to New York's Yankee Stadium.
