History Channel doc revisits boxing’s most politically charged rivalry

This No. 1 overall draft pick became the NFL’s MVP while in the Army Their legendary rivalry is the focus of “The Clash of ...
WXYZ

City of Detroit unveils new stretch of Joe Louis Greenway and statue honoring boxing legend

Carli Petrus is your Downriver community reporter. Connect with her at Carli.Petrus@wxyz.com. DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the ...

Today’s famous athlete birthdays for May 13 include a boxing GOAT, a 5-time NBA champ and a star NFL QB

Famous athletes born today, May 13, include former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and more. Read more below for ...
Fox Sports

Detroit sculpture of boxer Joe Louis' fist getting fixed up

DETROIT (AP) ''The Fist'' is getting fixed up. Work began Wednesday on Detroit's massive sculpture of the arm and hand of heavyweight champion Joe Louis. The 24-foot bronze ''Monument to Joe Louis,'' ...