Monument to Joe Louis, Bronze memorial sculpture at Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, United States
The 24-foot-long bronze arm with a fisted hand hangs suspended by a pyramidal framework reaching 24 feet into the air at Hart Plaza.
Sports Illustrated commissioned Mexican-American sculptor Robert Graham to create this monument, which was dedicated to boxing champion Joe Louis in 1986.
The sculpture points toward Canada and represents Louis's strength in fighting against racial discrimination both in and outside the boxing ring.
The monument stands at the intersection of Jefferson and Woodward Avenues, near the entrance of Hart Plaza, making it accessible for photographs.
The 8000-pound bronze structure received an addition in 2013 when an artist placed a giant Crisco can at its base as commentary on Detroit's bankruptcy.
Location: Detroit
GPS coordinates: 42.32866,-83.04455
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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