Joe Louis vs Zora Folley

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Louis vs Folley

  1. Louis KO/TKO

    13 vote(s)
    86.7%

  2. Folley KO/TKO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Louis UD

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  4. Louis SD

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Folley UD

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  6. Folley SD

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 24, 2023
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  2. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I want to see the case for Zora being seriously argued. I'm curious.

    :eatingburger
     
    cross_trainer, May 24, 2023
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    As much as I like Zora Folley I can’t think of a pathway to victory for him here.
     
    mr. magoo, May 24, 2023
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I would like to see the math behind that as well
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 24, 2023
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Only versions I could see a prime Zora beating is Louis circa 50-51. But even then, I would still favor Louis. Charles and Marciano had to give it all they got to beat the diminished version of Louis.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 24, 2023
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I see Louis stopping him around the half way mark. Zora was a fine, contender in his time, but Louis imo would eventually crack him for the ko.
     
    Fergy, May 24, 2023
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  7. PFPIsAMyth

    PFPIsAMyth New Member Full Member

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    The second best HW ever is not losing to Zora Folley lol
     
    PFPIsAMyth, May 25, 2023
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  8. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    No Folley doesn't beat Louis but was it honestly worth making a thread over? Site has only so much band width.
     
    swagdelfadeel, May 25, 2023
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  9. JohnThomas1

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    And without a poll to boot, even a greater sin.
     
    JohnThomas1, May 25, 2023
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    mcvey, May 25, 2023
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  11. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I also suggest a poll, with names of voters visible so we can see the breakdown.

    And for our eventual blacklist. :mad:
     
    cross_trainer, May 25, 2023
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  12. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This … he might evade him for a bit but eventually Joe is going to land a shot and the referee is going to count to 10 and people are going to get up and go to the house.
     
    PRW94, May 25, 2023
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  13. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I'd write a defense of the Folley position if I knew enough about him. But I don't.

    What brave man in the forum will stand as Zora's champion?
     
    cross_trainer, May 25, 2023
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  14. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    2nd best????
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 25, 2023
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  15. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Sorry. Next time I'll remember to make a poll
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 25, 2023
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