Joe Louis’ Death – Cause and Date

The boxer Joe Louis died at the age of 66. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all-time, he compiled a career record of 66-3 and reigned as the World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949.

He had two children and was married three times. His last marriage was to lawyer Martha Jefferson.

Quotes

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“You need a lot of different types of people to make the world better.” (Joe Louis)

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“I don’t like money, actually, but it quiets my nerves.” (Joe Louis)

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“I made the most of my ability and I did my best with my title.” (Joe Louis)

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“Every man’s got to figure to get beat sometime.” (Joe Louis)

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“When I was boxing I made five million and wound up broke, owing the government a million.” (Joe Louis)