Joe Louis Trivia Quiz: An American Professional Boxer

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Joe Louis Trivia Quiz: An American Professional Boxer

Joseph Louis Barrow was born in Alabama, the U.S., in May 1914. From 1934 through 1951, he was a professional boxer in the United States. Louis was also named the Brown Bomber and is widely considered one of the best and most influential boxers. From 1937 until his short retirement in 1949, he was the world heavyweight champion. He won 25 straight championship defenses, a world record for all weight classes. In addition, Louis held the record for the longest single reign as champion in boxing history. Here’s a quiz based on Joe Louis.

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When was Joe Louis born?

  • May 11, 1914

  • May 13, 1914

  • July 12, 1912

  • July 20, 1912

Where was Joe Louis born?

  • Austin, Texas

  • Portland, Oregon

  • Charlotte, North Carolina

  • LaFayette, Alabama

What was Joe Louis' nickname in boxing?

  • The Punisher

  • The Brown Bomber

  • Chaos Trilogy

  • The Mad House

When was Louis made his debut in boxing?

  • In 1930

  • In 1931

  • In 1932

  • In 1933

In 1937, who did Louis defeat to become the heavyweight champion?

  • James J. Braddock

  • Max Baer

  • Max Schmeling

  • Primo Carnera

After fighting, which boxer did Joe Louis abdicate his title?

  • Rocky Marciano

  • Billy Conn

  • Max Baer

  • Jersey Joe Walcott

When did Louis become World Champion?

  • 1937

  • 1922

  • 1934

  • 1926

When did Louis Announce his retirement from boxing?

  • March 2, 1949

  • March 1, 1949

  • August 4, 1950

  • August 13, 1950

When did Joe Louis die?

  • April 12, 1981

  • April 11, 1981

  • June 10, 1980

  • June 12, 1980

In 1959, to whom did Louis get married?

  • Marva Trotter

  • Rose Morgan

  • Martha Jefferson

  • Lena Horne

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