Joe Louis vs Jess Willard

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    The Joe Louis who stopped Buddy Baer in 1 round vs the best version of Jess Willard. Would Willard be another giant annihilated by Louis?
     
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  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Most probably yes.
     
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  3. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Louis was immensely better in rematches which is most likely the reason that he scored the first round knockout over Buddy Baer. I feel like Willard may have been a step up from Buddy Baer.

    My gut would tell me that Louis would stop Willard in 10. In a rematch he would stop him in the first 3 rounds.
     
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Sounds plausible
     
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