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Joe Louis won the Heavyweight Championship when he stopped James J. Braddock in the 8th round on June 22, 1937. Louis announced his retirement on March 1, 1949, so he held the belt 11 Years, 8 months and 7 days.

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In total, Joe Louis defended his heavy weight title 25 times.

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