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'...
Monument to Joe Louis
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5 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
The Monument to Joe Louis is an iconic sculpture located in Detroit, dedicated to the legendary boxer Joe Louis. Commissioned by Sports Illustrated, this piece was created by a Mexican-American artist and was unveiled on October 16, 1986. The monument stands out dramatically, celebrating Louis's legacy in the world of sports.
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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...
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...
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!
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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