What would a fight between Johnson and Louis end up looking like?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by KuRuPT, Jul 20, 2016.


  1. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know this matchup has been done before, but I'm just looking to see how some of you think this fight would play out stylistically. Would Johnson be more active and more aggressive than usual or would he just try and spoil? How would Louis react to Johnson's infighting and holding. For the sake of this fight:

    1. 15 round fight
    2. More holding is allowed like in the Johnson era
    3. Gloves of the Louis era
     
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  2. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Louis closes in and gets the ko. Johnson wasn't some big mover like people portray. Easy night for the brown bomber.
     
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  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Interestingly Jack Blackburn thought otherwise, and he hated Johnson.
     
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