How did Joe Louis die?

Joe Louis passed away in 1981 (myocardial infarction).

What is Joe Louis known for?

Joe Louis is primarily known as a(n) actor, professional wrestler, athlete, boxer, referee.

Joe Louis

American boxer

Born:May 13, 1914

Died:April 12, 1981

Age at death:66

Manner of death:Natural Causes

Cause of death:Myocardial Infarction

Zodiac Sign:Taurus

Height:1.88 m (6′2″)

Born in:LaFayette, United States

Residence:Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments, United States

Buried in:United States

Languages:English

Actor Professional Wrestler Athlete Boxer Referee

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Famous For

Movies & TV

This Is the ArmyTysonThe Square JungleThe McGuerins from BrooklynSpirit of Youth

Awards

International Boxing Hall of Fame (1990)Barney Nagler Award (1967)Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (1955)Sugar Ray Robinson Award (1941)The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year (1941)

Joe Louis

American boxer

Biography

Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) 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 until his temporary retirement in 1949. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes. Louis has the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history. Louis's cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. He is widely regarded as the first Black American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States, and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II because of his historic rematch with German boxer Max Schmeling in 1938.

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Quotes

“As quoted in The Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio (9 June 1946). in response to interview question, "If he runs, will you chase him?" regarding Billy Conn, who planned to "hit and run" in their upcoming match.”

“I did the best I could with what I had.”

— quoted by by Philip Roth[1]

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Photos

Joe Louis smiles at the camera on June 17, 1937, five days before he defeated Jim Braddock to become the heavyweight champion of the world, a title he would keep for almost twelve years straight.

Joe Louis

With That Right, Ike. Springfield, Ill.: Joe Louis former heavyweight champion of the world is giving Governor Adlai Stevenson some pointers in the art of throwing a right during his fall on the Democratic Presidential Nominee at Springfield. Adlai goes along with the gag. Come to think of it, elections would be a lot more fun if the rival candidates sapped something more concrete than oratorical punches.

Cesar Brion (left) tries to block a right hand from his opponent Joe Louis (right) during their boxing match on November 29, 1950 at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois.