All boxersJoe Louis
“The Brown Bomber”
Boxing · Deceased66-3-0RECORD
52WINS BY KO / TKO
13WINS BY DECISION
69PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Joseph Louis Barrow |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Brown Bomber |
| Date of birth | 13 May 1914 |
| Died | 12 Apr 1981 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | LaFayette, Alabama, USA |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Jack Blackburn |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 193 cm (76″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1934–1951 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 4 Jul 1934 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Rocky Marciano, 26 Oct 1951 |
Details on this page were compiled from public information on 8 Oct 2026 (the record is as of that date).
Titles and honours
- World heavyweight champion 1937–1949
- Reigned as champion for almost 12 years
- 25 successful title defences
Background
Won the world heavyweight title by knocking out James J. Braddock in 1937 and held it until he retired in 1949. He returned to the ring in 1950.
Fight history
69 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | TKO | 8 | 26 Oct 1951 | New York City, USA | ||
| Win | Jimmy Bivins | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Aug 1951 | – | ||
| Win | Cesar Brion | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Aug 1951 | – | ||
| Win | Lee Savold | KO | 6 | 15 Jun 1951 | – | ||
| Win | Omelio Agramonte | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 May 1951 | – | ||
| Win | Andy Walker | TKO | 10 | 23 Feb 1951 | – | ||
| Win | Omelio Agramonte | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Feb 1951 | – | ||
| Win | Freddie Beshore | TKO | 4 | 3 Jan 1951 | – | ||
| Win | Cesar Brion | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Nov 1950 | – | ||
| Loss | Ezzard Charles | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 27 Sep 1950 | New York City, USA | For world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Jersey Joe Walcott | KO | 11 | 25 Jun 1948 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title; retired after | |
| Win | Jersey Joe Walcott | Decision (split) | 15 | 5 Dec 1947 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Tami Mauriello | KO | 1 | 18 Sep 1946 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Billy Conn | KO | 8 | 19 Jun 1946 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Johnny Davis | TKO | 1 | 14 Nov 1944 | – | ||
| Win | Abe Simon | TKO | 6 | 27 Mar 1942 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Buddy Baer | KO | 1 | 9 Jan 1942 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Lou Nova | TKO | 6 | 29 Sep 1941 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Billy Conn | KO | 13 | 18 Jun 1941 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Buddy Baer | Disqualification | 7 | 23 May 1941 | Washington, D.C., USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Tony Musto | TKO | 9 | 8 Apr 1941 | St. Louis, Missouri, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Abe Simon | TKO | 13 | 21 Mar 1941 | Detroit, Michigan, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Gus Dorazio | KO | 2 | 17 Feb 1941 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Red Burman | KO | 5 | 31 Jan 1941 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Al McCoy | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 16 Dec 1940 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Arturo Godoy | TKO | 8 | 20 Jun 1940 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Johnny Paychek | TKO | 2 | 29 Mar 1940 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Arturo Godoy | Decision (split) | 15 | 9 Feb 1940 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Bob Pastor | KO | 11 | 20 Sep 1939 | Detroit, Michigan, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Tony Galento | TKO | 4 | 28 Jun 1939 | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Jack Roper | KO | 1 | 17 Apr 1939 | Los Angeles, California, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | John Henry Lewis | KO | 1 | 25 Jan 1939 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Max Schmeling | KO | 1 | 22 Jun 1938 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Harry Thomas | KO | 5 | 4 Apr 1938 | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Nathan Mann | KO | 3 | 23 Feb 1938 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Tommy Farr | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 30 Aug 1937 | New York City, USA | Retained world heavyweight title | |
| Win | James J. Braddock | KO | 8 | 22 Jun 1937 | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Won world heavyweight title | |
| Win | Natie Brown | KO | 4 | 17 Feb 1937 | – | ||
| Win | Bob Pastor | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Jan 1937 | – | ||
| Win | Steve Ketchel | KO | 2 | 11 Jan 1937 | – | ||
| Win | Eddie Simms | TKO | 1 | 14 Dec 1936 | – | ||
| Win | Jorge Brescia | KO | 3 | 9 Oct 1936 | – | ||
| Win | Al Ettore | KO | 5 | 22 Sep 1936 | – | ||
| Win | Jack Sharkey | KO | 3 | 18 Aug 1936 | – | ||
| Loss | Max Schmeling | KO | 12 | 19 Jun 1936 | New York City, USA | ||
| Win | Charley Retzlaff | KO | 1 | 17 Jan 1936 | – | ||
| Win | Paulino Uzcudun | TKO | 4 | 13 Dec 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Max Baer | KO | 4 | 24 Sep 1935 | New York City, USA | ||
| Win | King Levinsky | TKO | 1 | 7 Aug 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Primo Carnera | TKO | 6 | 25 Jun 1935 | New York City, USA | ||
| Win | Biff Bennett | KO | 1 | 22 Apr 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Roy Lazer | KO | 3 | 12 Apr 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Natie Brown | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Mar 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Don Barry | TKO | 3 | 8 Mar 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Lee Ramage | TKO | 2 | 21 Feb 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Hans Birkie | TKO | 10 | 11 Jan 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Patsy Perroni | Decision (points) | 10 | 4 Jan 1935 | – | ||
| Win | Lee Ramage | TKO | 8 | 14 Dec 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Charley Massera | KO | 3 | 30 Nov 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Stanley Poreda | KO | 1 | 14 Nov 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Jack O'Dowd | KO | 2 | 31 Oct 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Art Sykes | KO | 8 | 24 Oct 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Adolph Wiater | Decision (points) | 10 | 26 Sep 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Al Delaney | TKO | 4 | 11 Sep 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Buck Everett | KO | 2 | 27 Aug 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Jack Kranz | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 13 Aug 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Larry Udell | TKO | 2 | 30 Jul 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Willie Davies | TKO | 3 | 12 Jul 1934 | – | ||
| Win | Jack Kracken | KO | 1 | 4 Jul 1934 | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Professional debut |