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Joe Louis

American boxer (1914-1981) · United States · Athletes · Died at 66

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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.

A life in dates

1990International Boxing Hall of FameAward1981Died12 April 19811967Barney Nagler AwardAward1955Michigan Sports Hall of FameAward1941Sugar Ray Robinson AwardAwardThe Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1939The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1938The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1936The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1935Associated Press Athlete of the YearAward1914Born13 May 1914

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Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling in 1936Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling in 1936Louis in 1937Louis in 1937A 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.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.Louis in the ArmyLouis in the ArmyLouis, circa 1950Louis, circa 1950Louis showing Illinois governor and Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson how to throw a right hook punch, October 22, 1952.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.Louis and Max Schmeling, 1971. The former rivals became close friends in later life.

Awards

International Boxing Hall of Fame1990
Barney Nagler Award1967
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame1955
Sugar Ray Robinson Award1941
The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year1941
The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year1939
The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year1938
The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year1936
Associated Press Athlete of the Year1935
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Congressional Gold Medal
WBA World Heavyweight Champion
The Ring World Heavyweight Champion

About this person

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.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1981 · aged 66

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