(1914–81), American boxer; born Joseph Louis Barrow; known as the Brown Bomber. He was heavyweight champion of the world 1937–49, defending his title twenty-five times during that period.
Definition of Louis, Joe in US English:
Louis, Joe
proper nounˈlo͞o-is
(1914–81), US heavyweight boxing champion; born Joseph Louis Barrow ; known as the Brown Bomber. He was heavyweight champion of the world 1937–49, defending his title 25 times during that period.