Justin Simmons Joe Louis
Date of birth: May 13,1914 Death date April 12,1981 Early life: 1. “He is one of the greatest and most beloved boxers in sports history.” 2. “Louis’s family life was shape by financial struggle.” 3. “By 1934 he held the national Amateur Athletic Union light-heavyweight title and finished his amateur career with an astonishing 43 knockout victories in 54 matches.” Interesting facts: 1. “On June 19, 1936 Louis suffered his first professional defeat, a 12th round knockout to Max Schmeling and the the second time they fought Louis had won” 2. “Louis fought 71 matches and won 68 of them and he won 54 by knockout” 3. “He defended his championship 25 times” Why he should be in the Black History Hall of Fame: Joe Louis deserves to be in the hall of fame because he was on of the Greatest black boxers every. Also that he had beat the man called Max schmeling the second time around. But people said that he worshiped Hitler so Louis though he had to beat him. Lastly People said he was the American hero for beating max schmeling. That is why he should be in the Black history Hall of Fame.