Which fighters over the last 60 years do you think came closest to emulating Louis?

[brownpimp88]

Originally Posted by janitor

I think that Alexis Arguello was rather like Louis.

yep slow footed, hard right hand. Although i think arguello has a better resume between the two.

[ironchamp]

Originally Posted by teeto

Does any1 think that Trinidad was similar at times , both didnt really dancewith their feet , but did cirle their oponents and jab , both believed in their power and would wait for an opening , and both are imo the 2 best finishers ever . I supose they went about their infighting differently though , Louis was a bit more patient and would use uppercuts more , where Trinidad would go more for the left hook and a long right if there was a bit of distance . Still some similarities though

I can see where you draw comparisons but Tito, but Felix IMO was little more primitive.

[ChrisPontius]

Originally Posted by janitor

A more interesting question would be:

Which fighters of the 60 years presceding Louis do you think came closest to emulating him?

None, styles were much different (bareknuckle boxing or a transition) most of the time before him.

[Drew101]

Actually, Micguel Cotto- although not as hard a puncher- wouldn't be a bad pick.

Edwin Rosario warrants a mention, too.

[Duodenum]

Originally Posted by Shareef

Thats a good pick. Arguello like Louis was slow footed but had awesome punching power and perfect technique, a wide variety of punches. But i think Louis had faster hands than Arguello though although they are very much alike i believe in terms of there style.

I also think of Arguello in terms of Louis. Joe did have faster hands, although Alexis had underrated quickness. Arguello was better coming off the ropes than Joe was. El Flaco Explosivo enjoyed a height and reach advantage over most opponents that Louis didn't. But those are relatively trivial distinctions.

[ChrisPontius]

Originally Posted by Drew101

Actually, Micguel Cotto- although not as hard a puncher- wouldn't be a bad pick.

Edwin Rosario warrants a mention, too.

I think Cotto is too much of a swarmer to be compared to Louis.

[Drew101]

Originally Posted by ChrisPontius

I think Cotto is too much of a swarmer to be compared to Louis.

Not always. I've seen him stand off and box enough using the jab that the comparison to Louis's style seems valid.