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Overview

Joseph Louis Barrow better known as Joe Louis, was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949. He is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis helped elevate boxing from a nadir in popularity in the post-Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey was an American boxer who held the world heavyweight title from 1919 to 1926. Dempsey's aggressive style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first...

era by establishing a reputation as an honest, hardworking fighter at a time when the sport was dominated by gambling interests.

Unanswered Questions

What were the names of the four opponents he lost to during his amateur career and when and where did these fights take place?

Did Joe Louis have a training camp in Michigan at Hardwood Lake?

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Quotations

He can run, but he can't hide. (regarding Billy Conn|Billy Conn, who planned to "hit and run" in their upcoming match).

9 June 1946 The Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio (Full Quote from interview: Q. If he runs, will you chase him. Joe: He can run but he can't hide.")

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