Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, defeated James J. Jeffries in 1910, sparking race riots across the U.S. Johnson's victory challenged white supremacy and had a lasting impact on ...

BANGKOK, Thailand – President Trump has received a petition from the WBC to pardon former heavyweight champion Joe Louis over past tax debts, along with a recommendation to present Louis posthumously ...

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is expanding to downtown Detroit. This will be the third location for the restaurant named after the famed boxer. It's known for Southern-style comfort food and all-day ...

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen opening third location in Downtown Detroit next April. (Photo from Joe Louis Southern Kitchen) DETROIT – A restaurant named after all-time great boxer Joe Louis is opening ...

On Jan. 9, 1942, heavyweight champion Joe Louis won his 20th straight title defense, knocking out Buddy Baer in the first round. The next day, he enlisted in the Army. For good measure, Louis donated ...

Chicken and waffles from Joe Louis Southern Kitchen. Credit: Courtesy photo Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is planning on bringing its chicken and waffles and other Southern-style brunch dishes to ...

Louis enlisted in the Army in 1942, rising to the rank of sergeant. Kept stateside, he fought in hundreds of exhibition matches to entertain the troops and raise money for the military. (U.S. Army) ...

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. On Jan. 9, 1942, heavyweight champion Joe Louis won his 20th straight title defense, knocking out Buddy Baer in the first round. The next day, he ...