Gene Tunney vs Joe Louis

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Theron, Feb 6, 2013.


  1. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I do agree on this point. I think enough primary sources and next day accounts side on it being from punches. Not that they couldn't be wrong.. but there is more evidence on it being from a punch imo
     
  2. Surf-Bat

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    Double standard how? I think Walcott won, too
     
  3. janitor

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    My interpretation based on the contemporary reports is as follows:

    Louis Walcott I was a controversial decision.

    Greb Tunney II was a robbery.

    I don't see a double standard here.
     
  4. KuRuPT

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    Ohhh my bad.. I thought you've said you felt louis won the fight. My apologies. :patsch
     
  5. KuRuPT

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    well there is... if you said one was most likely the wrong decision and one was a robbery there would be no double standard. To call one just controversial isn't giving the same weight to the SAME CATAGORIES you're calling a robbery in another instance.
     
  6. Surf-Bat

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    No worries :good Ya just confused me
     
  7. janitor

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