Joe Louis

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nobleart1978
Super Welterweight
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Joe Louis

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In Britain I have heard Joe's surname pronounced "Louie" no S

However in the USA i've heard it pronounced with the S as in " Lewis"

Which one is one is correct ? :witzend:
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DrDuke
Lightweight
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Re: Joe Louis

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Mike Tyson will pronounce it as "Louith". So many options... :maybe:
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Caractacus
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Re: Joe Louis

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his real name was Joseph Louis Barrows.
it's always been pronouced Joe Louis here (USA).
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kasimirkid
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Re: Joe Louis

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No "s" in Barrow.
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