USA: BOXER JOE LOUIS DIES AT THE OF 66 (1981)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Joe Louis, the legendary “Brown bomber: who held the heavyweight boxing title longer than any other man, died in Las Vegas on Sunday (12 April) of a heart attack. Full Description: (FILE)SV Joe Louis pitching baseball & CUs two still photographs Louis. (3 shots) (MONO)CU Louis hitting punchball. (MONO)SV Louis in ring with sparring partner. (3 shots)SCU Challenger Godoy training and in ring with sparring partner. (4 shots) (MONO) Background: Joe Louis, the legendary “Brown bomber: who held the heavyweight boxing title longer than any other man, died in Las Vegas on Sunday (12 April) of a heart attack. He was 66. He ruled for 11 years and eight months and defended his crown record 25 times losing only three fights in a career lasting from 1934 to 1951. A devastating puncher he recorded 54 knock-outs and totalled 68 wins in 71 fights including