Joe Louis - HISTORY

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With the IRS coming after him for not paying taxes, 37-year-old Joe Louis came out of retirement in 1951. He was successful in his fight against Freddie Beshore on January 3, 1951, prompting excitement about a major comeback. Louis met his match when he faced off against 27-year-old Rocky Marciano, “the Broc… See more

Joe Louis | Biography, Record, Accomplishments, & Facts

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Joe Louis was an American boxer who was world heavyweight champion from 1937 until 1949, the longest reign in the …

Joe Louis - Record, Famous Fights & Facts - Biography

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Joe Louis became boxing's heavyweight champion with his defeat of James J. Braddock in 1937. Nicknamed the "Brown Bomber," his knockout of Germany's Max …

Joe Louis - Wikipedia

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Joe Louis: From Boxing Gloves to Combat Boots | The …

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Joe Louis was boxing's heavyweight world champion when he joined the US Army and fought for his country and his community. …

Joe Louis | Encyclopedia.com

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Joe Louis is widely regarded as the greatest fighter in the history of boxing, and he was the most popular black athlete of his time. Known as the “ Brown Bomber, ” …

The Fight of the Century: Louis vs. Schmeling : NPR

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American boxer Joe Louis (1914-1981) was heavyweight champion of the world for 11 years. Library of Congress. German boxing legend and heavyweight champion Max Schmeling (1905-2005). Library …

Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling - Wikipedia

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Perhaps, as a result, Louis took training for the Schmeling fight none too seriously. Louis' training retreat was at Lakewood, New Jersey, where Louis was introduced to the game of golf – later to become a lifelong …

Joe Louis Facts & Biography | Famous Boxers

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Joe Louis was an American professional boxer who is world renowned for holding and successfully defending the World Heavyweight title for twelve consecutive years. He …

Why is joe Louis famous? - Answers

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Why was joe Louis famous? because of max shcimelling What made joe louis famous? His unflustered and economical style. How old was Joe Louis when he …