Joe Louis vs Larry Holmes primes

The best version of Louis wins. More explosive and hurtful with the punches he beats Larry down the stretch for a solid Ud win.

 

Louis.

I know Holmes was underrated for years but to pick him over Louis would be crazily underrating The Brown Bomber.

I don't see Holmes being able to keep Louis at bay but he would last the distance at least.

 

Louis stoppage anywhere from 7 to 12.

 

Whereas I think Joe Louis all the livelong day against any version of Holmes, I would point out that Larry always claimed to have a torn bicep against Norton, so maybe against Berbick, Shavers I or Cooney might be better choices.

 

Holmes had a torn left biceps muscle going into the Norton fight ,so I pick Louis with confidence.

 

Holmes a whole lot better than a lot of Louis s title challenger's ,but I belive Larry loses here .Joe by narrow decision win with both men being down during the fight .

 

I'd go with Joe Louis probably by late stoppage. Perhaps coming from behind to do so. I could see Holmes outboxing him for awhile but The Brown Bomber had an underated Ring IQ and his timing was impeccable.

Louis will time a right over that jab as great as it was. Holmes was tough as nails but Louis was the best finisher there was once he got a man buzzed.

 

I think Louis matches up well against Holmes, and I see him bombing out Larry eventually.

 

Louis by KO, impressively

 

I really don’t see a stoppage. I would favor Louis by a hair, but wouldn’t bet a dime on it. Ok I might bet a dime but nothing of substance. I could see either guy winning this fight, and think the decision would be close and contested if it could happen. I just don’t see much separating them.

 

The taller Holmes would probably be 5-8 lbs heavier than Louis, and have a 6+ inch reach.
(The slightly smaller Billy Conn hung in tough with Louis.)

Holmes vs Louis ...A Split Decision result that could go either way.


Larry Holmes:
height 6′ 3″ / 190cm
reach 81″ / 206cm

Joe Louis:
height 6′ 2″ / 188cm
reach 76″ / 193cm

Billy Conn:
height 6′ 1½″ / 187cm
reach 72½″ / 184cm

 

I concur with that scenario....close fight.

 

Joe Louis will win this fight, don't know if he'll ko Larry since Larry has a huge heart but I can see the Bomber putting Larry down.