Joe Louis

Joe Louis
Joe Louis
	Louis in 1941
Statistics
Real name	Joseph Louis Barrow
Nickname(s)	Brown Bomber; Joe Louis
Height	6 ft 1 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
Boxing record
Total fights	69
Wins	66
Wins by KO	52
Losses	3
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
	Representing United States
Golden Gloves
Chicago Golden Gloves
US National Championships

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]

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.

Joe Louis Media

Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling in 1936
A group of "ring rookies" at Fort Riley, Kansas. Louis O'Jibway (far left) served as the head coach. Sid Marks (far right) was the assistant coach. John Moore (center rear), was a trainer. Joe Louis (second-from-right) served as supervisor.
"World Heavyweight champ Joseph Louis Barrow (aka Joe Louis) sews on the stripes of a technical sergeant--to which he has been promoted..." April 10, 1945
American professional boxer Joe Louis
Louis showing Illinois governor and Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson how to throw a right hook punch, October 22, 1952.
Louis and Max Schmeling, 1971. The former rivals became close friends in later life.
Visiting Naval Station Great Lakes during World War II, Marva Louis was surrounded by some 2,000 recruits who gathered in a regimental drill hall to hear her sing.