I was reading that the very first time he ever started boxing in a gym was in 1932 Joe Louis was born in 1914, so that would make him 18 before he even ever had a fight, can anyone one else confirm if i'm correct with these dates
Any Joe Louis bio. Beyond Glory, Americas Hero. The epilogue to the 100 Greatest Punchers of All time list his first bout as against Johnny Miller. Before that he worked pulling blocks of ice, and tried to play the violin. Id have to search for my copy of Americas Hero to confirm that he had no prior experience. I think a friend dragged him into it but I can't remember where I read that.
