Could Lennox Lewis survive the distance with prime Joe Louis

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 3, 2025.


Does he survive

  1. Yes

    23 vote(s)
    71.9%

  2. No

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  3. Perhaps

    7 vote(s)
    21.9%
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  1. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pick em fight that could easily go the distance.
     
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  2. USFBulls727

    USFBulls727 Active Member Full Member

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    How on Earth did Joe manage to get through that air-tight defense of Buddy's?
     
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  3. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Yes because he had those long arms.
     
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  4. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I like Lennox Lewis to win possibly by knockout. Unless he fights a sloppy fight like with Rachman.

    History tells us Lewis would respect Louis enough to be focused and in top form. Joe has got to negotiate the outside and the midrange area without getting clipped by Lennox.

    Joe Louis had a good chin and heart. He may be most dangerous getting up off the canvas here if Lennox tried to end it. Things can change real fast.

    Lennox Lewis in 1997 form has the best chance of having his hand raised. Not many fighters could beat Joe Louis, LL is one of those few.
     
    ETM, Sep 4, 2025
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  5. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The fight likely goes the distance.

    The winner?

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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    One of Buddy Baer's little known attributes was his stellar defensive prowess
     
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  7. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Realistically something is going to give here.
     
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  8. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Either man could hurt the other one.
    In a lot of ways we should be asking can Louis survive against Lennox.
     
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