The Monument to Joe Louis, known also as The Fist, [1] is a memorial dedicated to boxer Joe Louis located at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue in Detroit, near …

Dedicated on October 16, 1986, Monument to Joe Louis was commissioned by Time Inc. for the City of Detroit to honor Joe Louis. The monument is a 24-foot long arm and fist held in …

2010年9月8日 · As a tribute to Detroit-native heavyweight champion Joe Louis (AKA The Brown Bomber), a giant fist monument was installed there in 1987. Designed by sculptor Robert …

2023年8月1日 · The Joe Louis monument is one of many musts while in Detroit. Iconic and an a powerful symbol not only of one the greatest boxers, but also of the strength and tenacity of a …

Graham positioned the big arm -- which cost $350,000 -- to show that Louis fought for justice and freedom all over the world... including Germany and Canada. When the sculpture had its …

2012年2月16日 · "Monument to Joe Louis," the 8,000-pound, 24-foot-long sculpture, honors boxer Joe Louis, who grew up in Black Bottom, a former African-American neighborhood on Detroit's …

The dedication of the “Monument to Joe Louis,” informally known by locals as “The Fist,” took place on October 16, 1986. The sculpture is a memorial to Joe Louis, an American …

2023年11月13日 · This monumental bronze, a tribute to the great boxer Joe Louis, is a gift from Sports Illustrated to the people of the City of Detroit, the Detroit Institute of arts and its …

2016年6月3日 · It is sited directly across from a classical, allegorical statue known as The Spirit of Detroit, thrusting toward the futuristic pylon of Hart Plaza. The sculpture was created by the …

The Monument to Joe Louis “The Fist” is a powerful symbol of strength, resilience, and the spirit of the city. This iconic sculpture, created by artist Robert Graham, is an impressive 24-foot …