The biggest Joe Louis fight that nobody talks about.

choklab · Jan 10, 2016

janitor said: ↑

Nova is the only title challenger apart from Schmeling, and Walcott in the rematch, who people seem to have given a significant chance of beating Louis.

In the end Nova did not live up to the hype, but he is perhaps a fighter who was on the cusp of being something really special.
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Without a Joe Louis in the way Nova might have been a champion for a short time. On paper and on film he looked about as good as a contender can.

choklab · Jan 10, 2016

Perry said: ↑

It was a highly anticipated fight but Nova "froze" and just did not fight well at all during the bout or maybe just did not fight at all! The right hand that ended the fight seemed to be one of Louis all time best. As per the 1975 Ring record book Louis was the 13-5 favorite to win. So almost 3-1.
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They say he froze but I want to see it for myself. Ray Arcel called Lou Nova "a very courageous and talented fighter who was good enough to trouble any fighter in history". But compared to a prime Joe Louis it just wasn't enough? Maybe Louis was just so good on the night?

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