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Joseph Louis Barrow was born on May 13, 1914 in LaFayette, Alabama and died on April 12, 1981 in Paradise, Nevada at the age of 66.
Joe was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time.
He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to until his temporary retirement in 1949. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes and had the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history.
Boxing record:
Total fights 69.
Wins 66.
Wins by KO 52.
Losses 3
Joe enlisted as a private in the Army, was a civilian advisor to the War Department and Special Services Division. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
