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Joe Louis

American boxer (1914-1981)

  • Fame61.9
  • Momentum12.4
  • Wikipedia53.8K
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Lived 1914–1981, aged 67United States
United StatesUnited StatesAthletesAthlete
  • Wikipedia
    55 languages
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  • Era
    1914–1981
    Aged 67
  • Known for
    This Is the Army
    1943
Summary
Updated 2026-09-08

Joseph Louis Barrow 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. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes. Louis has the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history.

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  • International Boxing Hall of Fame
  • Barney Nagler Award
  • Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
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Fame
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61.9
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Momentum12.4
Historical25.9
Now attention36.9
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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  • Discogs
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  • Joe Louis
    wikipedia · af.wikipedia.org
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  • Joe Louis
    wikipedia · an.wikipedia.org
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