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.
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How Joe Louis avenged America in two minutes
Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling was never just a heavyweight rivalry, it became a global referendum on identity, propaganda, and the future of a world sliding toward war. This is the full story of the 1936 ...
DETROIT --Joe Louis Arena has hosted more than hockey games since opening in December 1979: NBA and college basketball games, boxing and wrestling matches, shows and concerts. It hosted the 1980 ...
Like previous biographies of the boxer, the book, subtitled “Joe Louis’s Battle for Freedom During World War II,” underscores his patriotism. But Smith and Roberts take the story further, discrediting ...
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