1941 — Joe Louis knocks out Lou Nova in the sixth round at the Polo Grounds in New York to retain the world heavyweight title. Champion Joe Louis transforms his usual dead-pan expression into a broad ...
A new book revives the often-overlooked story of boxing legend Joe Louis and his fight against racial segregation in the U.S. Army during World War II. Why it matters: "The Fight of his Life: Joe ...
On Jan. 9, 1942, heavyweight champion Joe Louis won his 20th straight title defense, knocking out Buddy Baer in the first round. The next day, he enlisted in the Army. For good measure, Louis donated ...
DETROIT (AP) ''The Fist'' is getting fixed up. Work began Wednesday on Detroit's massive sculpture of the arm and hand of heavyweight champion Joe Louis. The 24-foot bronze ''Monument to Joe Louis,'' ...
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. On Jan. 9, 1942, heavyweight champion Joe Louis won his 20th straight title defense, knocking out Buddy Baer in the first round. The next day, he ...
On Jan. 9, 1942, heavyweight champion Joe Louis won his 20th straight title defense, knocking out Buddy Baer in the first round. The next day, he enlisted in the Army. For good measure, Louis donated ...
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