Prime Louis vs Trevor Berbick: Does Louis outdo Tyson

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  1. superman1986

    superman1986 Active Member banned Full Member

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    Could Joe Louis defeat Berbick sooner and more viciously than a young Mike Tyson?
     
  2. SluggerBrawler

    SluggerBrawler Member Full Member

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    I think he would do it as impressively but not as quick, simply because Louis tends to abandon defence when he's in full destroyer mode so Bernice could get a punch in to stifle his offence. But he would still knock Bernice out within four rounds, Bernice had the wrong game plan for a puncher who is a great finisher and can throw together fast combos.

    An iron chin can only last so long without the right game plan.

    EDIT: Damn, autocorrect. Every time it says Bernice it means Berbick.
     
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  3. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Berbick was just a big strong bloke quite tough in good shape and a nutter .would try and out punch Louis instead of locking him up and messing him about with his strength.joe in five by brutal KO.Berbick was thick!
     
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  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joe would have Trevor out of there by the third round. Too precise, and after the initial feel out, Louis gets to work. 3 knockdowns later, and 2 rounds later, it is over.