Joe Louis vs Lennox Lewis in their primes

[ICB]

Don't recall this dream matchup ever being discussed -- what do you think? It comes down to whether or not we, alive now in these modern times, believe that the current strongmen could standup to the withering assault of the old-time strongmen in punching power, stamina, will to win, and ability to absorb punishment.

I know Lewis would have a bad time trying to tolerate the Brown Bomber's missiles to the point of the chin.

Joe Louis was an inside fighter plus alot smaller than Lennox Lewis, unless Lennox Lewis get's sloppy i see him having too much range and size for Joe Louis. And i see him stopping Joe Louis in about 9 or 10 rounds.

[CFH]

Lewis' size alone makes this a mismatch, but it's almost impossible to compare fighters from two completely different eras.

[Dark Lord Al]

I like Joe Louis alot he was a fine boxer and a better person, however he has no chance at all at beating Lennox Lewis , the size is just to much , yes Joe had power but his chin was not rock solid , Lennox would hit the target early and it is good night.

Lewis KO2

[No Contest]

I think with Lennox history of getting caught with one shot knockouts, you gotta give Louis the punchers chance. I think its around a 60/40 odds of Lewis winning. Also are they gonna do 15 rounds? The size is 6'2 215 vs 6'5 245 not insurmountable. 76 reach vs 84 though.

[DaxxKahn]

I think with Lennox history of getting caught with one shot knockouts, you gotta give Louis the punchers chance. I think its around a 60/40 odds of Lewis winning. Also are they gonna do 15 rounds? The size is 6'2 215 vs 6'5 245 not insurmountable. 76 reach vs 84 though.

Those one shot losses were both to an out of shape Lewis who underestaimated both McCall and Rahman because he took harder shots then those that stopped him and stood up to them.....Size is the biggest factor here and the fact Lewis knew how to use his range and height would make it hard for Joe to get inside and be effective.....I won't pick a winner though because it is just too subjective and the era difference makes for large style differences

[Mark TKO]

Lewis inside of 5 rounds

Probably a finish similar to Tyson (though 3 rounds earlier of course)

[BIG H]

Both top 10 of all time imo. In terms of 'Greatness' I'd have Louis a lot higher than Lews, but head to head I'd pick Lewis!

[THE THIRD MAN]

First of all Lewis would have about 35lbs on Louis who fought in his prime at 200-203lb, having said that, i believe the lumbering Lennox Lewis would find the power of Joe Louis on the inside to much for him. Tyson in his prime would KO Lewis and so would Joe Frazier, i see no reason why Joe Louis wouldn't do the same. Lennox Lewis was a lazy fighter, he got hit often and nailed twice... badly. Lennox Lewis is no Joe Louis!!

[Chino]

I like Joe Louis alot he was a fine boxer and a better person, however he has no chance at all at beating Lennox Lewis , the size is just to much , yes Joe had power but his chin was not rock solid , Lennox would hit the target early and it is good night.

Lewis KO2

Lewis is not necessarily known for having an iron chin/jaw either.

But I can see Lewis doing what he did to David Tua. Just keeping him on a safe distance using his reach.

[Dark Lord Al]

I like Joe Louis alot he was a fine boxer and a better person, however he has no chance at all at beating Lennox Lewis , the size is just to much , yes Joe had power but his chin was not rock solid , Lennox would hit the target early and it is good night.

Lewis KO2

Lewis is not necessarily known for having an iron chin/jaw either.

But I can see Lewis doing what he did to David Tua. Just keeping him on a safe distance using his reach.

Tony Galento floored Louis , he has no chance.Lewis would ko him in a walk over in my opinion.

[DaxxKahn]

I like Joe Louis alot he was a fine boxer and a better person, however he has no chance at all at beating Lennox Lewis , the size is just to much , yes Joe had power but his chin was not rock solid , Lennox would hit the target early and it is good night.

Lewis KO2

Lewis is not necessarily known for having an iron chin/jaw either.

But I can see Lewis doing what he did to David Tua. Just keeping him on a safe distance using his reach.

Other then his 2 KO losses by two hard punchers he came in under tarined for when was Lennox dented? Tua landed monstor shots and LL stood up to them as did Mercer...Holyfield landed several hard shots, Vitali did as well and LL came in undertrained for that fight too....Not the best jaw but not soft either I can name 10 past hwt champions who fell to lesser shots then LL