Louis (from Walcott 1) vs. Best version of Floyd Patterson.

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  1. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This came up in the Floyd vs. Walcott thread, and I wanted to get some opinions on this. Would the best version of Floyd do better against that Louis than Walcott did or would it go worse for him?
     
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  2. Combatesdeboxeo_

    Combatesdeboxeo_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Patterson would have his chance against this version of louis
     
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  3. Sting like a bean

    Sting like a bean Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I'm about 70-30 in favor of Louis, but Floyd's hand speed might allow him to pull a Paquio-De La Hoya on this version of Joe.
    (I think that fight perhaps shows how a relatively slight decline can make a HUGE difference against world class opposition.)
     
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  4. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Why not? Prime Patterson could quite possibly do better against Louis than virtually any of Louis's opponents at any time in Louis' career...At the end of the day, I probably wouldn't pick Patterson to win but I wouldn't be shocked if he pulled it off.
     
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Patterson may do it ,I believe he'd drop Joe and his hand speed problematic for him. I'd be concerned about Louis nailing him though as he did Walcott. Can't rule out Floyd's chances.
     
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