Joe Brown date of birth:
May 18, 1926
How old was Joe Brown when died?
71
Where was Joe Brown born?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
When did Joe Brown die?
December 4, 1997
Where did Joe Brown die?
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
How tall is Joe Brown?
5' 7½" (171 cm)
Joe Brown body shape:
Athletic
What color are Joe Brown's eyes?
Black
What color is Joe Brown's hair?
Black
Is Joe Brown gay or straight?
Straight
What is Joe Brown's ethnicity?
Black
What is Joe Brown nationality?
American
What is Joe Brown's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Joe Brown (May 18, 1926 – December 4, 1997) was an accomplished boxer who won the undisputed Lightweight Championship of the World in 1956, making 11 successful defences before losing his crown in his old age 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.