Sugar Ray Robinson 1952 vs Joe Louis 1951

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Sugar Ray Robinson 1952 vs Joe Louis 1951

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  1. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I watching the Charles-Louis fight today and I couldn't help but think that Louis would have givin' Charles a beating had he been prime. Really made me think how much past it Louis was.

    In '51 Louis was at the end of his rope and had been knocked out in a brutal fashion by Marciano. How do you think Sugar Ray from the Maxim fight would have done against Louis from the Marciano fight? Normal conditions. No extreme heat, 15 rds, normal glove size, etc.
     
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  2. cleglue1

    cleglue1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Sugar Ray UD

    SRR was sharp at this time, I can see him avoiding Joe's bombs and out boxing him.
     
    cleglue1, Jan 23, 2017
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  3. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    This is a bad matchup for Robinson.
    Louis would surely KO him.
     
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  4. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Robinson pre-Maxim LtHvy fight responded "Do you want me to get killed" when asked if he would go after The Rock if SRR beats Maxim. SRR might be leading on points when Joe knocks him out. Too much Louis pride.
     
    Longhhorn71, Jan 23, 2017
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