Joe Brown (boxer)

Joe Brown
Brown in 1958
Born(1926-05-18)May 18, 1926
DiedDecember 4, 1997(1997-12-04) (aged 71)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesOld Bones
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7+12 in (1.71 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights185
Wins122
Wins by KO56
Losses47
Draws14
No contests3

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 against 10 contenders before losing his crown to Carlos Ortiz in 1962. Brown was a classic boxer and a knockout puncher. Known as "The Creole Clouter" and "Old Bones", he was managed by Lou Viscusi and named The Ring's 'Fighter of the Year' for 1961. Brown was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1978, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.[1][2]

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  2. ^ "Joe Brown". 64parishes.org. Retrieved February 16, 2020.