Joe Louis v Tommy Burns

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    One question that I want only answered in numbers.

    How many rounds does this last?
     
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  2. Rise Above

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    Four or five at most.
     
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  3. The Long Count

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    Burns was stocky and tough, he lacked the girth of Galento but he bulled like Godoy he would probably tough out a bad beaten for 6 rounds
     
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  4. The Long Count

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    Lol that is good.
     
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  5. Mendoza

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    More than you think. Burns was tougher than Braddock who lasted a few rounds with Louis. I would say over 5 rounds, under 12.
     
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  6. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    about 6 imo
     
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  7. janitor

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    I could actualy see Burns's height giving Louis a bit of a puzzle for a few rounds.
     
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  8. LittleRed

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    Have you seen how voluptuous Burns buttock was man?!? How can Louis hope to compete with that?
     
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  9. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    good point red.. he last till about the 10th on buttocks alone.
     
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  10. Seamus

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    He was heavyweight champion.

    And by pure coincidence represents one of Jack Johnson's greatest victories.
     
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  11. he grant

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    I agree .. vastly under rated in general but he was not beating Joe Louis although his fast, sneaky right could stun him for sure ..
     
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  12. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good
     
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  13. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    He doesn't use his lack of height to hide, tho. He stands out there trying to set a trap or counter, chin in the air.

    2 rounds. Towel thrown in.
     
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  14. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Two rounds tops...probably one.
     
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  15. nikrj

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    Louis early KO.
     
    nikrj, Mar 16, 2014
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