Joe Louis (Charles fight) vs Michael Spinks (Holmes I fight)

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Spinks wins a decision and even has a shot at a stoppage. The Joe Louis who lost to Charles was the worst version ever... retired two years with no tune ups and a lethargic 218 lbs which was a terrible weight for him.
     
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  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I don't think he was less skilled than Conn. He definitely was more powerful.
     
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  3. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wait, this is a bit too much...
     
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  4. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wow. You better read up on what Johnson was really like.
     
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  5. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Louis did not have better movement than 85 Holmes and Charles was not "far" better than Spinks, absurd.
     
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  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I really hate matching this version of Louis against anybody . It's like using a 36 year old Ali in fantasy fights.
     
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  7. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Probably Spinks
     
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  8. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Prime Louis was far more skilled thsan Spinks, prime Louis would have toyed with Holmes in `85, Louis was an extremly good fighter in his prime, Spinks was not a good heavyweight.
     
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  9. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Spinks for sure ..
     
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  10. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Spinks
     
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