Joe Louis/Riddick Bowe Trilogy?

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    If Bowe as we knew him fought in the late 30's, early 40's, would this have ended up being a trilogy?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    "Bowe gets him the first time but then loses both rematches."
     
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  3. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Never seen Joe fight too well inside, or maybe not at all. I personally think Bowe would win the trilogy. He outslugs Louis on the inside first time around, but gets outboxed and totally schooled second time around. The third one is a toss-up, tho I slightly favor Bowe. All slugfests.
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I guess it depends on what happens in the first bout
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    What would be the result of the 1st bout?
     
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  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I would like to make Joe Louis the favorite and I think this is appropriate. Both guys specialized on the in-fighting game but Louis was a master at it while Bowe lacked in defense. Those fast combinations would cause a lot of damage. But Bowe was durable and could crack pretty hard as well. I think it would be a very tough fight but I think Louis might win by a late stoppage
     
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  7. McGrain

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    wtf
     
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  8. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Is bowe in shape for all three?
     
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  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    No. Louis only needs one.
     
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  10. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was good with those short 1 and 2 inch punches, but he was no inside brawler like Fullmer and Bert Cooper. Joe was at his best far off from his opponent.
     
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  11. McGrain

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    This is wildly wrong. Everyone has made an embarrassing mistake on the forum at some point and you shouldn't be too miserable about it. But Joe Louis is beyond all question the best, second best, third best or fourth best infighter in heavyweight boxing history. Ish. Maybe ou could make argument he was sixth or something? But that's about it.

    Look again, and don't post again until you've looked again is my sincere advice.
     
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  12. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Yes. Yes he is.
     
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  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Come on, even Golota needed 2!
     
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  14. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    I’d favor bowe
     
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  15. janitor

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    Having said that, Louis set a comparatively low bar, for giving an opponent a rematch.

    Competitive rather than controversial was sometimes enough.
     
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