Joe Louis (1950) vs. Ezzard Charles (1954)

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Result?

  1. Louis by KO/TKO

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  2. Louis by decision

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  3. Draw

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  4. Charles by KO/TKO

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  5. Charles by decision

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  1. The Fighting Yoda

    The Fighting Yoda Active Member Full Member

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    Joe Louis from the world championship fight against Charles vs. Ezzard Charles from the first Marciano fight.
    Who wins (15 rounds)?
     
    The Fighting Yoda, May 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
    The Fighting Yoda, May 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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  2. The Fighting Yoda

    The Fighting Yoda Active Member Full Member

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    Or a similar question.
    Who had the better title opponent:
    Ezzard Charles with Louis 1950 or Marciano with Charles 1954?
     
    The Fighting Yoda, May 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
    The Fighting Yoda, May 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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  3. Grouch 2

    Grouch 2 New Member banned Full Member

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    It’s common knowledge that most boxing historians feel that Charles actually beat Louis. The Charles Marciano fought would have beaten Louis. Joe was in decline by the time he first fought Charles.
     
    Grouch 2, May 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
    Grouch 2, May 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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  4. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Louis.

    Comeback Louis was still really good he'd just lost his power and couldn't outbox prime Ezzard Charles without it. 1954 Ezzard Charles was declining and declining quickly for a few years at this point. Louis should win same like he did with Bivins.
     
    HistoryZero26, May 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
    HistoryZero26, May 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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  5. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Louis was far too past it by that stage to win, Charles may have been past his peak but he wasn’t a shot fighter like Joe was.
     
    Melankomas, May 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
    Melankomas, May 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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