Evander Holyfield vs Joe Louis

Banned, hallelujah!

 

Joe flat footed ? You really aren't watching.

 

Just read this again. Spot on. Excellent post.

 

Blimey ! What a fight. Both excellent Boxers, both carried a dig, both brave as you like.
Holyfield's movement is going to trouble Joe in the first four rounds. Evander's counters will hurt too. Joe might be leaking a bit.
Thing is, Louis always trained for fifteen. He had the best footwork of any Fighter, not just Heavyweight. The most econmical movement to get set and, of course, Joe really did hit.
If it was down to sheer courage, I'd have to back Holyfield but it will come down to a cool head and technique and that's Louis' country. I only see Ali beating Louis before the "Land of the Giants" we now live in.
I think Joe would really hurt Evander in every exchange. From the sixth, Joe is timing Holyfield and his thudding. heavy shots will wear Holyfield down.
Holyfield is one of the bravest guys you could see. Even the great Bomber has to settle fort he nod.

 

Holyfield knocks him out within a couple of rounds.