Joe Louis

Picture this: Joe Louis in the ring, and it's like watching a demolition in slow motion—only the building hits back sometimes. If you're in a bar debate about the greatest boxers, bring up Louis and watch the old-timers nod with a respect that's almost religious. This guy wasn't just a boxer; he was a cultural earthquake with a right hook that could register on the Richter scale. Fans today still wrestle with the impossible task of explaining his style without just throwing punches at the air. Good luck arguing this one without ending up shadowboxing!