I agree that fight made Louis a much better fighter and was essential in his development. I don't think the outcome would have been much...
What a great debate this has been, the whole point of these fantasy fights is to talk about these amazing fighters and bring attention to all...
I don’t agree that they are comparable, Louis proved to be the greater fighter with what he went on to achieve but and this is a big but he still...
Of course he did but we are comparing two different circumstances the whole point of competition is to exploit the others weakness which Max did,...
It’s not the same simply because Mike was barely training for the fight and overlooked Buster, Joe had a huge weakness that was brutally exploited...
According to some in this thread both Dempsey and Tunney have more skills than Holyfield
I disagree Joe had a weakness that Max exploited with his overhand right Joe-Max and Mike-Buster are complete opposites
Mike was not his normal self against Douglas, he wasn’t training, unfocused and clearly distracted by the circus that surrounded him
Against Holmes I can see it going to the judges Larry wasn't a power puncher, a prime Foreman most likely knocks out Evander but how many fighters...
Bowe beat a prime Holyfield twice and most likely Bowe-Lewis in 92-93 would have been even money If this doesn't make you a great fighter I'm...
Weight fluctuates but Tyson would be the heavier man which was the main point, also I think Mike would absorb Louis's best shots a lot better than...
I agree but the second fight was very close and Evander was past his best by then
Even if Louis makes it past 6 I can't see Tyson getting too discouraged since most likely Joe would have already been down a couple of times. If...
I agree Max was a great fighter for his time but you can't deny the fact that Louis was battered pillar to post can you name another ATG top ten...
Louis was pretty much in his prime at 24 and got completely mauled by Schmeling, Tyson never suffered such a beat down in his prime, the Douglas...
