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Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Reinhardt, Sep 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM.


Would Joe Louis KO Zhiel Zhang and Anthony Joshua?

  1. Yes

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    66.7%
  2. No

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  3. Both in the same night

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    16.7%
  1. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Saw another thread where this question was posed, I mean who believes Joe could do it?
     
  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fighters are judged only by what they achieve in their time. Yes, a fighter who struggled with Braddock and Galento would struggle with Joshua, who would beat them both on one night. It doesn't make Louis less great, though.
     
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  3. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's more likely that Louis beats both in one night than him losing to either. They're Louis' bread and butter, especially Zhang.
     
  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes I think that he probably would.
     
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  5. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both are tailor-made for Louis.

    Zhang despite his power and size is slow as molasses and has no stamina. After a couple of rounds Louis would have him on his back.

    As for Joshua the hand speed, combinations, and counters that Louis brings to the table are all wrong for Joshua.