The new statue, created by a Detroit sculptor, pays tribute to the famed boxer's life outside of the ring, especially as a golfer. Detroit ― A new statue of legendary boxing champ Joe Louis pays ...

There are now two statues commemorating Joe Louis in his adopted hometown of Detroit, Michigan – though this will be the first to feature his full likeness. From 1986 until now, the only statue of ...

A Detroit sculptor has been tapped to create a statue depicting iconic boxer Joe Louis and his life outside of the ring that will be installed on a 27-mile greenway named after him that's now taking ...

Carli Petrus is your Downriver community reporter. Connect with her at Carli.Petrus@wxyz.com. DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the ...

DETROIT – The City of Detroit is calling out to artists to make a new statue for Joe Louis, and there’s a perfect spot for it. The statue will be located along Joe Louis Greenway. It will highlight ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The City of Detroit is looking for a sculptor to create a second statue of Joe Louis that honors his life beyond boxing. This time, the statue will ...

The city of Detroit opened a new two-mile segment of the Joe Louis Greenway, which includes new sidewalks, bike paths, fencing, trees, lighting and emergency call boxes for safety. With these two new ...

City officials have put out an open call for artists to create a sculpture celebrating a Detroit sports icon. Detroit’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship announced Friday that the new ...

Mayor Mike Duggan and other officials gathered for a ribbon cutting and to tout a new park and pathway. Louis was symbol of hope and pride, especially among African Americans, in a fight against ...

*”The Fist” is in need of repair. Work began Wednesday on Detroit’s mammoth sculpture of the arm and hand of heavyweight champion Joe Louis. The 24-foot bronze “Monument to Joe Louis,” more commonly ...