Monument to Joe Louis

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5 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226

The Monument to Joe Louis in Detroit, MI, serves as a tribute to the legendary boxer and cultural icon. It stands as a symbol of strength, resilience, and the enduring legacy of Joe Louis.

This iconic monument attracts visitors from near and far, offering a moment of reflection and appreciation for the impact of Joe Louis on the world of sports and beyond.

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Andrea U.
9/12/2025

I saw the huge black fist sculpture & after reading another one of Bruce's informative reviews understand it's a tribute to the boxer Joe Lewis. This monument represents the power of Lewis'...

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Judith M.
8/6/2025

Joe Louis's Fist: A Heavy-Handed and Highly Anachronistic Story of Unrequited Love That rumor floating around about me being fisted by Joe Louis? Categorically untrue. That can of Crisco had...

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Bruce K.
7/29/2025

"The Fist" is a sculpture tribute to the great legendary boxer Joe Louis, well known as the "Brown Bomber." A gift from the Sports Illustrated magazine to the people of the City of Detroit, it was...

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Amy B.
9/2/2025

Not a business but a fun statue to check out across from Hart Plaza. More context would've been nice, but I used google and learned more about Joe Louis. Nice place for a photo op!

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Tim T.
8/2/2025

Very cool monument to Joe Louis that is a large steel or concrete fist, and it is quite cool to see from all different angles if you walk around it. One of the major Detroit sites as well, highly...

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