For 12 years — longer than any fighter past or present — Joe Louis would be the undisputed king of boxing. So dominant, in fact, that the “Brown Bomber” transcended the stringent racial barriers of ...
Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, defeated James J. Jeffries in 1910, sparking race riots across the U.S. Johnson's victory challenged white supremacy and had a lasting impact on ...
Seventy-six years ago this weekend, on March 1, 1949, one of the greatest fighters of all time announced his retirement from the sport. In so doing, Joe Louis called a halt to a heavyweight reign that ...
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Joe Louis Greenway grows by another six miles, includes statue featuring famous boxer as a golfer
The Joe Louis Greenway has grown several miles longer and its latest extension now includes a new statue. The statue depicts the historic boxer golfing, another sport he competed in. Another six miles ...
Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is expanding to downtown Detroit. This will be the third location for the restaurant named after the famed boxer. It's known for Southern-style comfort food and all-day ...
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