Which HW(s) survive after being hurt by Joe Louis

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  1. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    Joe Louis is known as the greatest finisher of all time & it was widely stated that once he had you hurt - he'd never let you off the hook. However, there must be some sort of exception(s) to the rule. State which HW(s) you think could survive a Louis onslaught & why.
     
  2. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I'd say maybe, Holyfield, Ali, Holmes.
    Those guys showed they could come back after being kd or hurt, by big hitters.
     
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  3. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Anyone that can be hurt be Joe Louis can be finished by Joe Louis. Anyone that can’t escaped Area 51.
     
  4. Monnever

    Monnever Member banned Full Member

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    Problem is he never would
     
  5. Monnever

    Monnever Member banned Full Member

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    He isnt a great finisher when we look at his opponents compared to others in 70s they wasn't that tough in Joe's era or did they know how to defend that good of course he would be a great finisher
     
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  6. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The best start would be to look at the fighters that actually survived that and ask why Louis failed to stop them