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All-Time Great: Joe Louis Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about one of the true greats: Joe Louis. A great man as well as a great fighter, he was once described as 'a credit to his race... the human race.' How much do you know about this sports legend?

A multiple-choice quiz by ensiform. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ensiform

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,103

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Joe Louis' best known nickname? Hint

The Brown Bomber

Brown Sugar

Mr. KO

The Bronckton Blockbuster

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Question 2 of 10

2. Louis was born Joe Louis Barrow in 1914 in a small Alabama settlement. However, when he was 12 he moved to, grew up in, and is still associated with what city? Hint

Las Vegas, Nevada

Bronckton, Massachusetts

Detroit, Michigan

Austin, Texas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Louis had 71 professional fights. How many did he lose? Hint

One

Three

Six

Nine

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whom did Joe Louis defeat to first win the world heavyweight title in 1937? Hint

Billy Conn

Jack Dempsey

James Braddock

Buddy Baer

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Question 5 of 10

5. How old was Joe Louis when he fought Rocky Marciano? Hint

Forty-seven

Twenty-seven

Thirty-seven

Seventeen

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Question 6 of 10

6. Louis is widely remembered for his 1938 rematch with Max Schmeling, who had defeated him two years earlier. Louis won the rematch in what round? Hint

Three

Fifteen

Six

One

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Question 7 of 10

7. Louis served four years in the U.S. Army during WWII. He entered as a private, and left with what rank? Hint

Corporal

Private

Sergeant

Captain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Louis is well known for making a division record number of title defenses. How many times did he step into the ring to protect his crown? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. When he was champion, only three men went the distance against Joe Louis. They were Tommy Farr, Arturo Godoy and who else? Hint

Billy Conn

Jersey Joe Walcott

Buddy Baer

Jack Roper

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Question 10 of 10

10. Louis' final years weren't all that happy or prosperous, due to problems with the IRS and drugs, a stroke and an emotional disorder. In what year did he die? Hint

1987

1981

1977

1971

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Joe Louis' best known nickname?

Answer: The Brown Bomber

'Bomber' for his devastating punching power, 'Brown' because he was African American. Remember, this was in a time of open segregation.

2. Louis was born Joe Louis Barrow in 1914 in a small Alabama settlement. However, when he was 12 he moved to, grew up in, and is still associated with what city?

Answer: Detroit, Michigan

Louis' mother lived in Detroit all her life. Louis got his first job in a Detroit ice company, and got his start boxing at the Detroit Athletic Club. He loved the Lions and thought of the city as his home.

3. Louis had 71 professional fights. How many did he lose?

Answer: Three

The three losses were against Max Schmeling, Ezzard Charles, and Rocky Marciano.

4. Whom did Joe Louis defeat to first win the world heavyweight title in 1937?

Answer: James Braddock

'The Cinderella Man' Braddock was one of the least impressive heavyweight champs, with a record of 45-23-4 (and a lot of those wins came against guys with zero previous experience). He was KOed by Louis in 8. It was his very first title defense. Ha ha!

5. How old was Joe Louis when he fought Rocky Marciano?

Answer: Thirty-seven

He was KOed in 8. It was 1951. Louis had retired the heavyweight title two years previously, after holding it for twelve years. I think if Louis had been in his prime for this fight instead of nearing 40, he might well have tarnished Rocky's flawless record.

6. Louis is widely remembered for his 1938 rematch with Max Schmeling, who had defeated him two years earlier. Louis won the rematch in what round?

Answer: One

It was a first-round TKO. Schmeling was unfairly portrayed as a Nazi and Louis was made to be a symbol of American toughness as WWII loomed. Symbolism aside, Louis sure avenged the earlier 12th-round KO loss, at that time his only loss.

7. Louis served four years in the U.S. Army during WWII. He entered as a private, and left with what rank?

Answer: Sergeant

As a sergeant during World War II, Louis mostly fought exhibition matches to entertain the troops and raise funds. He ended up donating around {$100,000} to armed forces relief efforts.

8. Louis is well known for making a division record number of title defenses. How many times did he step into the ring to protect his crown?

Answer: 25

Twenty-five defenses, so many that his opponents came to be called 'The Bum Of the Month' club. Twenty-one came by KO.

9. When he was champion, only three men went the distance against Joe Louis. They were Tommy Farr, Arturo Godoy and who else?

Answer: Jersey Joe Walcott

His first title fight with Walcott was a split decision, but Louis' final title defense was a KO of Walcott in 11. The decision against Godoy was validated by a KO in 8 the same year.

10. Louis' final years weren't all that happy or prosperous, due to problems with the IRS and drugs, a stroke and an emotional disorder. In what year did he die?

Answer: 1981

He died of a heart attack April 12th, 1981. I hope you enjoyed this quiz on one of the best fighters to ever don gloves.

Source: Author ensiform

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