beachguy in thongs
05-13-2006, 02:30 PM
The son of Monroe Barrow, a cotton picker, and Lilly Reese, a homemaker, Louis became interested in boxing after the Barrows moved to Detroit in 1924. He went on to win Michigan's Golden Gloves title, after which he turned professional in 1934. Louis made his debut on July 4 of that year, knocking out Jack Kracken in the first round at Chicago, Illinois that night. He won 12 fights that year, all in Chicago, 10 by knockout. Among his opponents, in 1934, was Art Sykes, a top contender.
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Today would've been Joe Louis' 92nd birthday. He died the same year as Bob Marley.
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Joe+Louis
Today would've been Joe Louis' 92nd birthday. He died the same year as Bob Marley.