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 ...

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 ...

Austen Brantley’s “Outside the Ring” statue will join a growing collection of public art along the Joe Louis Greenway Credit: City of Detroit The City of Detroit has selected local artist Austen ...

City officials are on the lookout for sculptors to pitch their vision of Detroit legend Joe Louis and his legacy beyond the boxing ring. The Detroit Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship issued ...

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 ...

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 ...

Detroit celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the unveiling of a new two-mile stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway and a statue honoring the boxing legend in a new light. Dolphins tried to trade 4 ...

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 ...

*”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 ...

Detroit opened a new, 2-mile stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway and unveiled a new sculpture to honor the athlete for whom the trail network was named on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Both features give visitors a ...