Who wins Joe Louis or Larry Holmes in prime

I say Larry Holmes by decision

 

Joe Louis by KO

 

One of the tougher fights for Louis among all of the HW's, but I have to go with Joe via decision or KO. I would say decision due to Holmes' greatness, but Louis in his prime KO'd just about absolutely everyone (Farr and a few others aside) so it's tough to say...

 

Louis never in his life dreamed of seeing a fighter with the skill of Larry Holmes.


Larry Holmes cuts his ass. No contest.

 

I don't want to get in a pissing contest but Holmes only a couple times ever fought the caliber of opponent Louis had many many times.

 

Larry can sneak it, but most stay on his toes.

 

Joe Louis would sneak it I think.

 

Holmes in his prime had a great chin, well, he can get dropped but he can bounce back the way he did against Shavers.

Louis would have his moments and probably drop Holmes but he'll lose more rounds by getting out finnesed and out jabbed. Remember, Louis is not that very good against movers, and Holmes is no slouch with his footwork.

 

It's definitely something that is true, to what extent is debatable.

 

Larry Holmes is the most under rated heavy weight of all time.

 

Holmes is faster, faster on feet, greater on his feet, great skill, enough power to keep Louis tame, "ok" jab.

 

Really? I reckon that most people have him in their top 5.

 

Very few people have him rated 1-3 and he deserves to be there. Probably the toughest match up for most heavyweights.

 

Larry picks himself up off the canvas and wins a decision.

 

As much as i hate to say it because i think hes a whiner,I like Larry in this one.