Tony Galento knocks down Joe Louis [1080p]

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  1. Unforgiven

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    For the record, Tony Galento didn't think much of the punch he put Louis down with. He described it as a "light punch" and was surprised Louis went down from it.
    This was the view he expressed immediately after the fight anyway.
    Years later he might have changed the story, over time fighters often learn to fall in line with myths and glorify the past.
     
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  2. sugarkills

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    Yeah, he got caught with a good one. When Joe Louis got up, it was back to "bum of the month" target practice. Galento had a good hook, but the Brown Bomber had combos and every punch was devastating and quick.
     
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  3. Unforgiven

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    Many of the people here criticize Dempsey for wide left hooks and wild swings too.
    Perhaps Galento needed a better tutor. :lol:

    Who was it who told the account of Galento's inability to learn from Dempsey anyway?
     
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  4. Senya13

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    Louis to Hype Igoe after the fight:
    "The punch which shook me in the first round was a right-hander high on the temple. The punch which knocked me down in the third, a left hook, wasn't hard. That crack in the first was a sweetie," said the champion.
     
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  5. reznick

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    I think technique is how you do something. It's the way your body moves to accomplish the goal. Consistency is consistency.

    I know not every bald guy that walks into a gym can throw a punch like Galento. I know that to throw punches as quick (not the quickest) and powerful as his, takes something extraordinary.

    Somewhere throughout his life he developed/unlocked/discovered a technique to throw bombs. On top of that, he was able to throw bombs, and connect quite a few, standing across the ring from an all time legend.

    Unless you're content with thinking Galento wasn't able to throw a basic left hook. Which I pity you for. Because the volume of contradictions you'll run into with that theory in mind will get tiresome.

    For instance, if Galento can't throw a basic left hook, how did he knock down an all time legend with one?
     
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  6. Senya13

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    I think that story appeared in late July 1934, by AP reporter who was present there the other night, if I'm not mistaken.
     
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  7. sugarkills

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    Galento could squabble, make the fight dirty, and threw a good hook. Unfortunately he fought the best heavyweight puncher thus far.
     
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  8. reznick

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    Definitely. I really admire his courage and heart to bring the fight to Louis. It seemed like Galento has some eccentric personality traits that led to inconsistent performances, but against Louis he looks determined. You have to admire the fact that he keeps pushing the fight on, and doesn't cower from Louis' heavy punches. If Galento wasn't landing anything, his aggression would look silly. But it was working.

    I also saw him throw some mean overhand rights that missed Louis.
    https://streamable.com/nqdc
    Wouldn't be surprised if he put a couple guys out with that punch either.
     
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  9. reznick

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    You think this overhand right could be the punch he's talking about?

    https://streamable.com/ycdm

    After looking more closely, it does seem to hit him right above the temple.
     
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  10. mcvey

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    At the risk of sounding like Perry . Many people don't know their a*se from their elbow,Dempsey was one of the greatest short punchers ever.
     
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  11. Perry

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    Dempsey was the greatest short puncher ever to live in the hwt division.

    Sharkey "I never thought anyone could hit that hard."
    Langford "Dempsey is the greatest fighter I have ever seen."
     
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  12. SuzieQ49

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    Louis at his peak. Galento was a monster hitter in any era
     
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  13. reznick

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    I didn't get personal. You somehow felt the need to mention your experience in boxing to legit points I brought up.

    A guy like Galento simply doesn't throw arm punches. Especially for his left hooks. Sometimes he puts more spring behind the punch out of the crouch, but when he doesn't do that, it's still a heavy power punch.

    I respect your roots in boxing, and your knowledge of boxing history. But your observation on Galentos punching was a massive oversight. And your credentials, and my respect for you, can't hide that truth. Guys who fight like Galento don't arm punch, unless it's an accidental misfire. It's just not in their boxing DNA.
     
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  14. Unforgiven

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    That sounds about right. :good
     
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  15. Unforgiven

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    It might have been Edward J. Neill. I'm not sure if he was present or whether the story was Dempsey's.
    It was certainly a Dempsey-centric piece, another good old story to keep Dempsey's name on the sports pages. Of course, because Galento was fairly unknown then.

    I wouldn't relay such colorful reports as factual. Is it serious journalism? I don't know.
     
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