Joe Lewis (March 7, 1944 – August 31, 2012) was an American martial artist, professional kickboxer and actor. Originally a practitioner of Shōrin-ryū karate and champion in point sparring competitions, he became one of the fathers of full contact karate and kickboxing in the United States, and is credited with popularizing the combat sport in North America.
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7 March 1944 Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Died |
31 August 2012 (aged 68) Coatesville, Pennsylvania, US
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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