This book is by David A. Adler. Joe Louis was born on May 13, 1914. When he was 12 his mom got remarried and moved to Detroit. Joe quit school in 1932. Later that year he boxed a three round match with Johnny Miller. On July 4, 1934 Joe had his first professional fight. Joe won all twelve of his fights in 1934. On June 25, 1935 he fought against a white man and won. Three months later he got married. In June of 1936 he went against a German Nazi champion and lost. On June 22, 1938 he fought another Nazi and kept trying and won. Joe knew that he could fight and he fought in the army.
Reviewed by: J.S. and M.M.
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