Joe Louis
Joe Louis (born Joseph Louis Barrow, May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981) was an American boxer. He was the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949. Louis won the title from James Braddock. He made a record twenty-five title defenses before giving up the title in 1949. [1]
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| Real name | Joseph Louis Barrow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Brown Bomber Joe Louis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 76 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 13, 1914 LaFayette, Alabama, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | April 12, 1981 (aged 66) Paradise, Nevada, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 66 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Perhaps his most famous fight was his one-round knockout of Max Schmeling, the German former heavyweight champion, in 1938. Schmeling had given Louis his only loss up to that point, and was widely seen at that time as a representative of Nazi Germany. The buildup to the fight was wrapped up in the politics of the United States versus Nazi Germany.
When World War II began, Louis signed up for the U.S. Army. While in the army, he boxed 100 exhibition bouts.
Death
Louis died of a heart attack in Paradise, Nevada on April 12, 1981. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Legacy
He has an arena named after him, the Joe Louis Arena where the Detroit Red Wings play.
References
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| Preceded by James Braddock |
World Heavyweight Champion 22 Jun 1937–1 Mar 1949 Abandons title |
Succeeded by Ezzard Charles |
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