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Gr 4-8 Born in 1914, Louis had a talent that offered him a means to succeed despite the economic hardships and racial discrimination of the 1930s. His early managers cautioned him to avoid the example of Jack Johnson, boxing's first African-American heavyweight, so Louis adopted a guarded stance for press and cameras. Throughout the highs and lows of his career, he carried himself with dignity, realizing that he held the hope of many on his shoulders. In 1938, he fought a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This book recounts the life of African American boxing legend Joe Louis. The text follows Louis from his birth into poverty in 1914, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More