Photo: Carl Van Vechten / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Joe Louis is more than a boxer to me; he is a chapter of American history written with his fists. The Brown Bomber held the heavyweight title from 1937 and defended it 25 consecutive times, a record across all weight classes, but his significance ran deeper than statistics. Rising from rural Alabama poverty, he became a symbol of Black dignity in an era of brutal segregation, and his wartime service earned him decorations beyond the ring. What moves me is the pairing of ferocity and grace, power inside the ropes and composure outside them. His legacy of quiet courage has never faded.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Louis
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・ルイス
- Reading
- じょー・るいす
- Born
- May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- LaFayette, Alabama, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer / actor / professional wrestler / referee / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Congressional Gold Medal
- 1935 Associated Press Athlete of the Year
- 1955 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
- 1990 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
- The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
- 1967 Barney Nagler Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Louis born?
May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981.
Where is Joe Louis from?
Joe Louis is from LaFayette, Alabama, United States.
What does Joe Louis do?
Joe Louis works as boxer, actor, professional wrestler, referee, athlete.
How tall is Joe Louis?
Joe Louis is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.