Joe Louis | Biography, Record, Accomplishments, Facts | Britannica Joe Louis, American boxer who reigned as heavyweight champion for a record 11 years, 8 months and is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time During his reign he successfully defended his title 25 times, more than any other champion in any division, scoring 21 knockouts
Joe Louis - Wikipedia 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 in 1949
Joe Louis: Early Life, Career, Wives Death - Players Bio Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow) was one of those personalities who made a huge impact in the boxing industry From 1934 through 1951, Joe Louis competed as an American professional boxer Louis was honored with ‘Brown Bomer’ and is widely considered one of the best and most influential boxers of all time The boxing legend, Joe Louis
Joe Louis The Legendary Boxer Who Changed History Joe Louis didn’t earn the nickname “Brown Bomber” for nothing In the late 1930s, he became a boxing powerhouse, combining sheer strength with tactical prowess His punches rocked opponents and racial barriers alike, drawing massive crowds to arenas where cheers and jeers echoed in equal measure
Joe Louis - U. S. National Park Service Louis’ win came to symbolize the United States’ role as a defender of democracy in the face the fascism He was so famous that during World War II, he became a central figure in the U S government’s campaign to boost morale
Louis, Joe (1914–1981) - Encyclopedia. com Joe Louis (1914–1981) In the 1930s, prizefighter Joe Louis emerged as the nation's first African American sports hero Born Joseph Louis Barrow in Alabama, the "Brown Bomber" held one of boxing's most impressive career records: seventy-one fights, sixty-eight wins, and fifty-four knockouts
Joe Louis | EBSCO Research Starters Joe Louis, born Joseph Louis Barrow in 1914 in Alabama, was a prominent American boxer who became a significant figure in the sport, holding the heavyweight championship for a remarkable twelve years, from 1937 to 1949
Joe Louis - National Museum of African American History and Culture During what is often described as boxing's “Golden Age” — approximately 1930 to 1955 — Joe Louis, the “Brown Bomber,” would become its undisputed king Not only would Louis dominate his sport during this period, he transcended the color barrier and was cheered by Americans of all races