Joe Louis, one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions in history, passed away at the age of 66. Known as the “Brown Bomber,” Louis held the world heavyweight title for a record-breaking 12 years (1937–1949) and achieved 68 wins in 71 professional fights. Beyond the ring, he was a symbol of Black pride and resilience during a time of intense racial segregation, famously defeating Nazi Germany’s Max Schmeling in 1938 in a bout that transcended sports.
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