Joe Louis - Wikipedia He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, during which he participated in 26 championship fights, defeated 21 fighters, [118] [119] made 25 defenses and was a world champion for 11 years and 10 months
Joe Louis | Biography, Record, Accomplishments, Facts | Britannica Joe Louis was an American boxer who was world heavyweight champion from 1937 until 1949, the longest reign in the history of any weight division Louis successfully defended his title 25 times, more than any other champion in any division, scoring 21 knockouts
Joe Louis Crowned Heavyweight Champion - History Today Joe Louis fought his way rapidly up the heavyweight ranks, despite an unexpected defeat by the German champion Max Schmeling in 1936 Even so, he was the leading contender for the world title, his backers whipped up anti-Nazi sentiment against Schmeling and a title fight was organised against the white reigning champion James J Braddock
ESPN Classic - Brown Bomber was a hero to all Joe Louis was the heavyweight champion from 1937-1941 In one corner was Schmeling, representing Hitler (though Schmeling wasn't a Nazi) and everything fascism stood for
Tommy Farr | The Night he gave Joe Louis All He Could Handle On a warm summer night in 1937, under the glaring lights of Yankee Stadium and before a crowd of over 37,000, one of the most unlikely and valiant efforts in boxing history took place Joe Louis, the feared “Brown Bomber” and newly crowned Heavyweight Champion of the World, entered the ring a massive favorite
Joe Louis - Boxing, Record Max Schmeling - HISTORY Joe Louis (1914-1981), nicknamed the “Brown Bomber,” was heavyweight champion of the world from 1937 to 1949, an almost twelve-year streak that set a new world record
August 30, 1937: Louis vs Farr -- Gutsy Welshman Goes The Distance The great Joe Louis, already something of a legend, made his first defense as heavyweight champion against Welshman Tommy Farr just nine weeks after his title-winning knockout over James J Braddock
legacy and accomplishments – Joe Louis International Sports Foundation Known as the “Brown Bomber,” Louis reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, defending his title a record 25 times His incredible skill, power, and resilience made him a symbol of strength and perseverance, both in the ring and beyond