Joe Louis

Joe Louis
Louis in 1941
Statistics
Real name	Joseph Louis Barrow
Nickname(s)	Brown Bomber Joe Louis
Height	6 ft 0 in
Reach	76 in
Nationality	American
Born	(1914-05-13)May 13, 1914 LaFayette, Alabama,United States
Died	April 12, 1981(1981-04-12)(aged 66) Paradise, Nevada,United States
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	69
Wins	66
Wins by KO	52
Losses	3
Medal record Men'samateur boxing RepresentingUnited States Golden Gloves 1934 Chicago Light-heavyweight Chicago Golden Gloves 1934 Chicago Light-heavyweight US National Championships 1934 St.Louis Light-heavyweight

Joe Louis(bornJoseph Louis Barrow,May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981) was anAmericanboxer.He was the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949. Louis won the title fromJames Braddock.He made a record twenty-five title defenses before giving up the title in 1949.

Career

Perhaps his most famous fight was his one-round knockout ofMax Schmeling,theGermanformer 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 ofNaziGermany. The buildup to the fight was wrapped up in the politics of the United States versus Nazi Germany.

WhenWorld War IIbegan, Louis signed up for theU.S. Army.While in the army, he boxed 100 exhibition bouts.

Death

Louis died of aheart attackinParadise, Nevadaon April 12, 1981. He is buried inArlington National Cemetery.

Legacy

He has an arena named after him, theJoe Louis Arenawhere theDetroit Red Wingsplay.

Other websites

• Brown Bomber, a hero to many

Preceded by James Braddock

WorldHeavyweight Champion 22 Jun 1937–1 Mar 1949 Abandons title

Succeeded by Ezzard Charles