This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/17/2020
Hall of Fame boxer, Joe Louis signed this display. Louis is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 26 championship fights. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses. In 2005, Louis was ranked as the best heavyweight of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization, and was ranked number one on The Ring magazine's list of the "100 greatest punchers of all time". Louis had the longest single reign as champion of any heavyweight boxer in history. Louis' cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. He is widely regarded as the first person of African-American descent to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States, and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II. Measures 3 x 7. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.