There have been many talented Black Americans in Boxing. Two
of the
greatest were Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali.
Joe
Louis
Claim
to fame:
Joe
Louis held the world heavyweight boxing championship longer than
any other man. He first won the title in 1937. Nicknamed the "Brown
Bomber," he defended his title 25 times, scoring 20 knockouts.
Muhammad
Ali
Claim
to fame:
Born
Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali was a famous heavyweight boxing champion
and orator. He battled in the "Fight of the Century" in
1971.
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