Joe louis biography boxer (1914–1981)
Joe Louis!
Joe Louis
| American professional boxer Date of Birth: 13.05.1914 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Beginnings
- Amateur Career and Transition to Professionalism
- Early Professional Career and First Loss
Early Life and Beginnings
Joseph Louis Barrow, better known as Joe Louis, was born on May 13, 1914, in Lafayette, Alabama, to a large African-American family.
Joe louis biography boxer (1914–1981)
His father, Monroe Barrow, had white ancestry, while his mother was half Native American, leading the press to describe his skin color as "coffee with double cream" later in his career.
In 1926, the family moved to Detroit, Michigan, where young Joe worked at the Ford plant.
He also delivered ice to African-American neighborhoods during the summer months. These jobs demanded physical labor, gradually developing Joseph's physique.
From an early age, Joseph had a speech impediment, which contributed to his reputation as the most taciturn boxing champion in history.
This impediment also influenced his educ