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    • 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. He was victorio… See more

    BornJoseph Louis Barrow · May 13, 1914 · LaFayette, Alabama, U.S.
    DiedApril 12, 1981 (aged 66) · Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
    Height6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m)
    Weight(s)Heavyweight
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    Born on May 13, 1914, in rural Chambers County, Alabama—in a ramshackle dwelling on Bell Chapel Road, located about 1 mile (2 kilometres) off State Route 50 and roughly 6 miles (10 kilometres) from LaFayette—Louis … See more

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    The Great Depression severely affected the Barrow family, but Joe still made time to work out at a local youth recreation center at 637 Brewster Street in Detroit. His mother attempted to get him interested in playing the … See more

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    Joe Louis | Biography, Record, Accomplishments,

    Joe Louis (born May 13, 1914, Lafayette, Alabama, U.S.—died April 12, 1981, Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American boxer who was world heavyweight champion from June 22, 1937, when he knocked out James J. Braddock in …

     
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    Joe Louis Biography - life, family, children, name, …

    African American boxer Joe Louis was world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1948. He defended his title twenty times in four years.

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    Joe Louis - Record, Famous Fights & Facts - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · African American boxer Joe Louis, who reigned as world heavyweight champion from 1937 until 1949, is regarded as one of his sport's all-time greats.

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    Joe Louis - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    Joe Louis ‑ Boxing, Record & Max Schmeling

    Mar 4, 2010 · Learn about Joe Louis, the first black heavyweight champion in 22 years and a symbol of American democracy during World War II. Find out his achievements, battles, retirement and death from this web page.

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    Joe Louis - BoxRec

    Three consecutive first-round knockouts in title defenses. Ten victories over world champions. Only one loss in his first sixty-two fights. Any way one looks at it, Joe Louis is an all-time great in the sport of boxing and a deserving Hall of Fame …

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    Learn about the life and career of Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber" who became the undisputed heavyweight champion and a symbol of freedom and democracy. Explore his achievements, challenges, and legacy in this story from the …

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    Joe Louis (U.S. National Park Service)

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    Joe Louis - BoxRec

    Louis down in 1st; Braddock in 8th; NYSAC recognized Louis as Champion on June 30; NBA on July 1

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    Joe Louis (1914-1981) | American Experience | PBS

  17. The National WWII Museum
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    Joe Louis: From Boxing Gloves to Combat Boots | The National …

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  19. New World Encyclopedia
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    Joe Louis - New World Encyclopedia

  20. National Museum of African American History and Culture
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    Joe Louis’ Sacrifice and Service for Equality

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    Joe Louis: Early Life, Career, Wives & Death - Players Bio

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    JOE LOUIS, 66, HEAVYWEIGHT KING WHO REIGNED 12 …

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    Rocky Marciano vs. Joe Louis - BoxRec

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    Rocky Marciano vs. Joe Louis - Wikipedia