Joe Louis vs. James Corbett

Corbett was really ahead of his time in terms of craftsmanship and movement in the ring. But although his style could be troubling for Louis - I don't think Corbett had the firepower to keep Louis at bay for the whole fight. I do think he could lump up Louis' face and land a lot of punches though. I just don't think he would come out victorious.

Louis by 14th round stoppage.

 

Comparing Corbett with Godoy is like comparing Willie Pep with Jake Latmotta.

 

:good

Seconded

 

Louis KO2.

Corbett's style was comparatively primitve to what came later, imo.

 

I thought Corbett fought in an upright style myself ,can,t see the comparison with Godoy.

 

I think you're underestimating Corbett here. Seriously so early? :shock:

 

This is a good call. I think Louis wins a late round TKO. If the match was 10 or 12 rounds, Corbett could win a decsion. IMO, Corbett is better than the Pastors, Farr's and Conn's of the world who gave Louis tough fights, and were not punchers either.

 

I think that Corbetts footwork alone could make for a long fight unless Louis got him on the ropes early.

 

Thanks!

 

Corbett seemed very susceptible to body shots. Unless he kept away from Louis and clinched a lot, Louis bombs him out by the middle rounds.

 

Both awkward and unusual. Maybe.

Both came in low while attacking, at times. Maybe.

But their styles look very different to me.