Joe Brown (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joe Brown (boxer)

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Date of Birth: 18-May-1926

Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 04-Dec-1997

Profession: boxer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Joe Brown (boxer)

  • Joe Brown (May 18, 1926 – December 4, 1997) was an American professional boxer who won the world lightweight title in 1956, making 11 successful defenses before losing his crown to Carlos Ortiz in 1962.
  • Brown was a classic boxer and a knockout puncher.
  • Known as the 'Creole Clouter' and Joe 'Old Bones' Brown, he was managed by Lou Viscusi and named The Ring's 'Fighter of the Year' for 1961.
  • Brown was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.

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