Would Mike Tyson vs. Joe Louis be a let down?

Hmmmm.... Don't remember Holyfield being that fast on his feet. I do, however, remember him beating the crap out of Tyson. And before anyone trots out the "that wasn't a prime Mike" excuse, remember that we'd be talking about about the prime Mike who struggled with Tillis, looked poor against Smith and who couldn't stop a Tony Tucker who fought most of the fight with a broken hand. The same Mike who never once fought and beat a genuinely good heavyweight champ in his prime.

Sounds like I'm being down on the guy, and I don't mean to be... he was a good champ and an exciting fighter to watch. But really... Tyson vs Schmeling's a more realistic matchup.

 

This fight would not go the distance, and I like Tyson to stop Louis !

 

It'd be a surprise to see Louis come out unscathed.

Common sense insists that somewhere in the first two heats mighty Mike is going to load-up and land something heavy, possibly flush. Problem is, as good a shot it may be, Louis is odds-on to get up, shake his head and plant his feet in for an ugly rebuttal.

The gulf between shaking Joe and putting him away was huge. Knockdowns may be attributed to a number of things, but when Louis was decked he virtually always wiped his gloves and handed out a stone-cold beatin' for your troubles. Ted Spoon could only envisage Dempsey keeping Louis down because he had sophisticated dynamite.

Watching Louis rip Madcap Maxie with educated thunder tells of a fighter who would not be bullied. Stationary as the Bomber could be, he was assertive, and there's a decent chance Tyson's early surge will be forced to drive through a few brick walls in the form of a counter hook and joltin' cross.

And as soon as Louis puts his squeeze on the tempo brave Mike is likely to inherent some lumps.

If this bout wasn't exciting you'd have plenty reason to consider another sport.

 

Tyson-Schmelling is a borderline mismatch.

 

I've a feeling that it would be a short,but VERY sweet fight.

 

Two Ton Tony Galento had Louis in trouble early.

Prime for prime I can see Mike hurting Lewis and finishing him where Galento didn't. Wouldn't bet against Louis taking Tyson out after surviving the early storm.

 

Mike had way too much speed for Louis. I just can't see louis winning. Just my opinion though.

 

I think any fight that matches a prime Mike Tyson (Spinks fight) against anyone is not without danger, however Mike never fought the likes of a power combination puncher like Louis. Louis was not without speed and boxing ability and adapted very well and especially in rematches. I think the fight starts out quick and Joe is a bit more defensive than usual but his combinations start to take there toll on Iron Mike and he gets discouraged around the 5th-6th round and the end comes with a series of combo's by the Brown Bomber, who is careful not to get careless but savage when on the attack

 

It would be incredible. I'd favour Tyson, but Louis has a big advantage with short punches IMO. Mike could languish when he fell inside after a leap, and I could see Louis hitting with all sorts there, especially the right as Mike pushes him back to make room.

It'd be an incredible shootout. I see Louis going down as he could, and Tyson finishing him. Louis surviving long enough to see the room for shots and landing a few well placed and devastating combos on Mike and turning the tide of the contest? No it wouldn't surprise me at all.

It would be probably the most violent fight you'd ever see. I say it doesn't go past five. Too much artillery and guaranteed give and take here.

 

I agree. I think the first person to slip up or make the slightest mistake would be in trouble. They would be need to be on their A game.

 

Tyson's speed and defense would be key. Tyson
had faster hands, better defense, arguably
more power, better chin imo. Tyson KO4,
Tyson may get stunned, but has too much
firepower and ruthlessness for Joe. However
I cant rule out a victory for Louis, brilliant
technician, and dynamite power. IMO Tyson
Takes it.

 

I just struggle to see someone of Louis's strengths and weaknesses win this with that size disadvantage.IF he was the same size as Tyson or bigger, then yeah, but in reality...


More often than not, Tyson manages to slip that early Louis probing jab, get his punches off, back him up and stop him early.

 

Yep, I agree wholeheartedly.

 

Great point about Tyson's size advantage. Tyson has close to 30 lbs on Louis with better speed and more power. Helluva fight with those advantages taking their toll on Louis.

 

Louis was impressive against a very durable and difficult opponent and Godoy was not Mike Tyson but Pinklon Thomas (especially that version) was no where near Joe Louis.