My favourite pictures of Joe Louis

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by McGrain, Sep 17, 2008.


  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I love this shot, it is my favourite picture of Joe. He didn't care for Galento at the time and looks less than finished with his man as the referee supports the dangerously unconcious Tony. A rare instance where a photograph tells you more about a finish than the film. Louis's eyes look murderous.
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    Playing with Armstrong.
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    Beheading Mann.
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    With Langford
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    With Armstrong again
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    Dropping Walcott
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    Considering what may have been with Billy Conn
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  3. McGrain

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    The Uppercut!
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    The shoulder roll!
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    A beautiful shot of Louis and Blackburn.
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  4. McGrain

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    Anyone else got any belters of him?
     
  5. Mendoza

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    I have some never before viewed still pictures of Louis. The Langford shot is interesting. Sam does not look 5'6" in that photo. More like 5'9"
     
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    where is that one with Frazier from?
     
  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I don't know. Maybe we'll get an answer here. Anybody recognise the robe or anything?
     
  9. McGrain

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    This is the type of thing where you fall under a bus and the photos are not rediscovered until 2092 in some barn. You are duty bound to share them with us ;)

    Imagine the tear up these two would have had?
     
  10. Mendoza

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    Maybe I'll post a few later. I have something called work to get ready for right now.

    The photos are my method of taking old films, freeze framing them, then snapping digital shots. You'll like it.
     
  11. McGrain

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    :think

    I think you might be right.
     
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  13. McGrain

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    Superb!

    Never seen this one.
     
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  15. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is my favourite so far. The little kid is completely awestruck! :D Lovely photo.

    I have a couple that I haven't seen here, but I've never quite figured out imageshack, and can't be arsed to. Pity.

    But your thread gives me an idea...why not do this on a weekly basis; create a picture thread dedicated to a particular fighter where people can chip in with their favourite photos? This week it's Louis, next week Johnson or whomever...you get the idea.

    Could work...