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Boxing Guide: Every World Heavyweight Champion between 1885-2024

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Joel Louis, 1937-1949

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Considered to be one of the sport’s all time greats, Joel Louis ruled the heavyweight world from 1937 until his temporary retirement in 1949. ”The Brown Bomber” was victorious in no fewer than 25 consecutive title defenses.

Many historians claim Louis was the first African-American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero in the US.

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