Could any of these go the distance with Joe Louis?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Jerry Quarry
    Ron Lyle
    Joe Bugner
    Oscar Bonavenar
    Ernie Terrell
    Can you see any going 15 ?
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    He'd definitely make it awkward for Louis.
    I'm thinking maybe Joe Bugner.
    Quarry and Lyle would be their own worst enemy.
     
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  4. BCS8

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    I like Bugner too.
     
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  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I don't think I'd expect any to go 15 with Joe. It's possible, sure but I wouldn't put money on a decision.
     
  6. McGrain

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    I too would expect all to succumb but I'd also expect Farr to succumb, if the two hadn't met. It would be interesting to study the fighters that could extend Joe Louis and pick other contender types that might get it done on that basis.
     
  7. janitor

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    So what does it take to last the distance against Joe Louis?

    The men who did it seem to have had exceptional durability, combined with an awkward style, or very good defense, combined with mobility.

    I wouldn't be shocked at someone like Terrell or Bugner doing it.
     
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  8. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I go with Ringo because of his herky jerky style plus he took a good punch. Ali’s the only one who ever knocked him out, after paralyzing him with a left hook for the ages
     
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  9. Fergy

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    I know Ali s power was totally different to Louis s, but going the distance twice with him proved Bugner had some thing about him.
    I think he's got a reasonable chance of seeing the end bell.
     
  10. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    Bugner and Bonavena perhaps?
     
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  11. Kid Bacon

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    Quarry could
    Oscar would
    Joe, Ernie, Ron wish they could.
     
  12. Fergy

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    I'm not seeing Quarry go 15 with Joe Louis.Oscar perhaps cos he had a decent chin and was awkward.
     
  13. Mark Dunham

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    I dont see Quarry getting anywhere near. he probably busts up and Lyle is a big question mark. wasnt polished enough

    Bonavena is crude but durable, and not that easy to hit.
     
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  14. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

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    My man Quarry was near decapitated by Smoking Joe and didnt go down.


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    A man who managed to survive Joe's left hook could well survive anything Joe Louis throws at him.
     
  15. Terror

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    All of them could. They are exceptional fighters. I think Ringo would definitely go the distance.

    Quarry would engage too much. Lyle the same, but what fights those would be.

    Terrell had great physical dimensions and a great jab and could stall to make 15. Bugner I'm not sure.