Joe Louis Miler defeated Louis in three rounds in what was Louis' first organized boxing match, sending Louis to the mat seven times.
1932 Summer Olympics Despite evidence that Miler had boxed professionally, he won the 1932 Olympic trials in San Francisco and represented the United States in Los Angeles in the light-heavyweight class. Miler lost to
William Murphy of Ireland on points in the first match.
Professional boxing Miler 'officially' debuted professionally as a light-heavyweight on January 12, 1933, against Leon Jasinski in Grand Rapids, Michigan, winning the bout on points. He went on to compile a 12 win (7 by knockout) – 12 loss – 3 draw record over the next years. ==After boxing==