The Brown Bomber vs Big George.

It basically says that loads of fighters take their opponent for granted and still beat the **** out of them.

 

Engage in what? I can only go so far in debates but when one realises that they're dealing with yet another of the "he had a cream cake three weeks before the fight" brigade, I lose interest. :yep

 

You changed it to Louis didn't you?

 

I think that is the one thing we can all agree is not going to happen.

 

There seems to be a bit of blue sky between our predictions for this match up.

What do you think of my suggestion that Joe Frazier would represent a greater threat to Louis than Foreman would?

 

If you haven't read it yet, McGrain, Jeremy Schaap's recent bio on Braddock is quite well researched and is a top quality read (in my opinion anyways), and may be something you're interested in picking up if you're a big fan of his.

 

To tell you the truth i think George is the slightly bigger threat. I base this on his better chin and bigger punch, especially since he had less disparity between wings as well. I think Louis is a chance of getting Frazier out of there pretty quick and therefore negating his sizzling stamina down the stretch. I'm not one to pick everyone over Fraze early either, i do so here due to Louis' overwhelming speed, power, accuracy and countering ability. I think he could straighten him up early and seal the deal. Foreman IMO will be far harder to get out of there early, before he's had his chance to get some licks in as well.

 

This is a no brainer

Foreman by KO within 4 rounds

 

Louis has the stylistic tools to give Foreman hell. I think he wins by late stoppage.

Louis TKO12 Foreman

 

In asessing Louis's strengths and weakneses I would say that he is almost unbeatable at mid range aqnd that those who have troubled him have generaly done so by usning the inside and outside. Louis seems to look verry uncomfortable when sombody infights him.

While he might as you say blow Frazier out early he might also dcide to take a few rounds to soften him up first and let Frazier get into his stride. Against Foreman I don't see any stylistic pitfalls.