Joe Louis sparring (clear)

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  1. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Louis is going easy on this guy, which slows his pace down a bit, and you can see more of his nuanced technique that's harder to spot on old film. You can see his footwork better, his punching angles are easier to follow, his head movement and defense are clearer. Solid clip.

    1:05

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SISZyO1h-lY
     
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  2. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Quality is excellent.
     
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  3. Mr.DagoWop

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    Nice find.
     
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    You're doing gods work Reznick.
     
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  5. reznick

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    Joe Louis did all the work, I just found a clip! :good


    Did anyone catch Joes trick punch?
    https://streamable.com/1p5t
     
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  6. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Great job ... so this is late in WW2 ? He must have weighted 230 or so .. still, the bald spot was just starting so I guess it was then ..
     
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  7. JWSoats

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    Great find! Thanks for posting!
     
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  8. 2piece

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    He looks so smooth and in control. Not worried about a thing.
     
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  9. The Long Count

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    Nice work kudos
     
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  10. Longhhorn71

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    Would like to have heard what he told the soldiers. The G.I.'s in WW2 really respected the guy.
     
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    Rez, you are one hell of a poster! Thank you.

    Jeez, how thick does Louis look?!?! The man is built like a TANK!
     
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  12. Unforgiven

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    Great clip. :good

    Personally, I've never had any difficulty seeing Louis's technique on the old fights films, which are mostly pretty well-filmed too.
     
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  13. Unforgiven

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    Awesome segregation. :good
    Good old Yanks.
     
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  14. apollack

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    Awesome. I love watching Louis. He is so aesthetically pleasing to watch. Tremendous fighter for any era.
     
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    The dimensions seem off on the film. He looks squatter and wider.

    Anyways, nice to watch. Kinda like a thoroughbred going at a canter.
     
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