Is Perception Reality: The punching power of Joe Louis

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 13, 2017.


  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Can't argue with that!
     
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  2. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Seamus, take a look at Stiverne for Christ sakes. What on earth did he offer?

    You are going to knock Bear and not address that?

    Sorry I never saw your reply.
     
  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    It's a mystery to me how he was the mandatory? F*cking disgrace he was.
     
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  4. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Hey, Lamar Clark built his legend on wins like this.

    I enjoy agreeing with you for once.
     
  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Novelty!
     
  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Don't get me going about Wilder....
     
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I've read many posts on here questioning Louis punching power in comparison to that of more modern day heavies.
     
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  8. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Forgive them, they know not what they do.
     
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  9. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I know Buddy Baer was no 1997 Lennox Lewis (or was he???) but neither are the majority of guys the larger, modern SHW's KO either and Buddy Baer is arguably, at the very least, equal in skill and size to the run of the mill AJ or Wilder victim.
     
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  10. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Me neither. But Louis pulling a counter right that plants Wilder wouldn't surprise me either.
     
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  11. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Yeah, not the best showing.
    Didn't help that Wilder was in full on gladiator kill mode.
     
  12. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    No that has to be considered of course!
     
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  13. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Looking at the tub opposite I'd be surprised if he wasn't!
    WTF did Stiverne ever beat?
     
  14. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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  15. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Look where Wilder started that 1-2 from.
    Damn!