Was Joe Louis the best two fisted heavyweight ?

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    He was in my opinion the best combination puncher of all time at heavyweight and perhaps even at any weight. He effectively utilized both his left and right hands and could hurt a fighter with any punch he landed ie., a jab, hook, cross, uppercut, etc. his timing, pinpoint accuracy and precision was something that you only see once in a couple of lifetimes.

    Does anyone agree or disagree with this ?
     
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  2. Bujia

    Bujia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nah, Ali had two fists as well.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    True. But did he effectively utilize them as well as Louis did ?
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    I agree

    His handspeed was close to Ali and his power was only slightly behind Foreman

    He was the best combination puncher in heavyweight history. Only Tyson comes close.

    http://coxscorner.tripod.com/louis.html

    I love reading the article every now and then, even though i have read it a dozen times. Monte is a great writer.

    My favourite Louis combinations are the ones he landed on Conn, Buddy Baer and the triple left hook vs Max Baer.
     
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Agree ..Louis was definitely the best combination punching HW ever. Top of the list at any weight for that matter. 100%
     
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  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Louis or Tyson. Can't go wrong with either pick.

    WladKlit also had two-fisted power with the big right hand, and murderous left hook that could be doubled up or thrown off the jab. Once Manny taught him to use his jab, he had a real arsenal. Wladdy gets the bronze.

    Marciano was famous for the right, but sometimes knocked guys out with the hook.

    Lewis was underrated, primarily known for the right, with a brutal uppercut, but he had a useful hook.

    Dempsey had two-fisted power.
     
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  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I'd agree Goo. He is the benchmark for sure in what you are putting forth and probably for any division. There's a reason he topped The Ring's 100 Greatest Punchers of All Time list.
     
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  8. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Ali was certainly a two-fisted heavyweight.

    Wlad, at his best, was.

    Jack Johnson was certainly.
     
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  9. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree fully.
    I enjoy watching film of Joe Louis more than any other fighter.
     
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  10. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Wlad was fine when nothing was coming back ,when his opponent threw punches he tended to shut up shop. Louis is the best combination puncher I've seen of the big guys.
     
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  11. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Nope
     
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  12. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    I back this 100%
     
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  13. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Feel like Louis gets under rated drastically on this forum. He was a bad man and I agree with the post. Although plenty of guys had two fisted power they didn’t throw it as well.
     
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  14. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i think he might be the best in this area
     
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  15. Johnny_B

    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Tyson is no. 1, Louis can compete for 2nd
     
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