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 celebrate his life as an equestrian who worked to encourage African Americans to embrace the world of horses.

The application deadline is December 30, 2025 and the city wants to unveil the statues in 2026 or 2027 at a site to be determined. It will be the second Outside the Ring piece that focuses on Louis' life away from the boxing ring.

The first statue, which focused on Louis's accomplishments as a golfer, was unveiled on the Joe Louis Greenway earlier this year.

This new statue will highlight Louis's participation in equestrian sports during racial segregation. According to the city:

Louis daughter, Joyce Barrow Henderson, issued the fo

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