does joe louis power realistically compare to other

Good points. Louis fought with light ounce 6-8 ounce gloves, and was often matched vs easy to hit types. His power came from the velocity he generated not the mass behind it, a reason why his power disappeared in the later years. As you said the accuracy and timing were good.

If Tyson's Foreman, or Shavers had those 1930-1940's gloves....oh my.

One question I have asked before, and never got a clear answer is this. How much speed does a 6-8 ounce glove add compared to say a 12 ounce glove, and is there a different in stamina 6-8 ounce vs 12 ounce in the later round after showing a lot of punches.

I suspect the answer is yes the lighter gloves add speed and make it easier on stamina, but it would have to come from a professional fighter or trainer.

 

As soon as he started making the transition towards the HW division.

 

He no longer had the reflexes to deliver his power.

 

Perhaps he lost some of his punching power??

 

I’m thinking speed, accuracy and timing which were the chief components of his punching ability.

 

which stemmed from speed timing and accuracy