Comparison of GGG to Louis.

They both have very economical footwork but Golovkin seems significantly more mobile and nimble with his, imo. He has demonstrated very impressive lateral movement and changes of direction while cutting off the ring and closing distance against opponents who were trying to run and survive.

 

I was thinking that Louis remind me more of Canelo. Not in quality, mind you, but style. Canelo also has very solid fundamentals and good mechanics and balance. And neither switch gears that much, instead favor to always have planted feet and good leverage.

Golovkin, on the other hand, can at times be quite light on his feet. Move in and out behind the jab. He also uses light punches, almost flurries, to the set up the devastating stuff - not unlike how Lomchenko does.

In terms of killing instinct I probably see more similarities between Louis and Golovkin, though. Both are stone cold killers.

 

I see certain similarities between them psychologically.

 

Very very similar. I make the comparison a lot.

Both are efficient punchers with boxing skills. Both are accurate. They have thudding punches and tie them together. Both have tremendous balance. And they are both deadly finishers. They both are really good with their jab, despite being power punchers.

They also have their differences.

Joe Louis is better because he was more accurate and could punch faster with the same power.

 

I agree--Canelo is probably a much better comparison, stylistically (though Louis was far more heavy-handed for his division). Maybe Canelo with a splash of Arguello (or vice versa).

 

It's a bit ironic with Louis - that only wasn't he ducked, he actually jumped the queu for a title shot ahead of Schmeling, who was number 1 contender after knocking Louis out.

 

Joe Louis is thought of by some as a flat footed fighter, and when watching some of his fights that's probably justified.
Watching some of his other fights though and Louis looks remarkably light footed, not in an exaggerated way like an Ali but with little shuffles, I think the Max Baer fight was an example of this, his footwork in that fight was beautiful.