How good were Joe Louis's skills? (With poll)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by cross_trainer, Dec 10, 2021.


How good were Louis's technical skills overall by modern standards??

  1. Louis's skills were poor, and I've *never* had a boxing match

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%

  2. Louis's skills were poor, and I've had at least one boxing match

    2 vote(s)
    3.8%

  3. Louis's skills were average, and I've *never* had a boxing match

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%

  4. Louis's skills were average, and I've had at least one boxing match

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Louis's skills were very good, and I've *never* had a boxing match

    9 vote(s)
    17.0%

  6. Louis's skills were very good, and I've had at least one boxing match

    2 vote(s)
    3.8%

  7. Louis's skills were incredible, and I've *never* had a boxing match

    17 vote(s)
    32.1%

  8. Louis's skills were incredible, and I've had at least one boxing match.

    21 vote(s)
    39.6%

  9. I voted by accident, so I'm picking this one.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. moneytheman12

    moneytheman12 Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    yea its been part of it keep up
     
    moneytheman12, Dec 13, 2021
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  2. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Whaaat? Mr Money, you gotta stop passing counterfeit notes. ;) (all in good humour).
     
    Pugguy, Dec 13, 2021
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  3. Raj_Patel

    Raj_Patel Member banned Full Member

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    I agree, generally, but the question concerns his skills. Louis had exquisite hands. That dude could really lace combinations together. His power, accuracy, punch selection.... it's all beautiful. Very, very talented fighter.
     
    Raj_Patel, Dec 13, 2021
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