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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust View Post
    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.

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    Default Re: Joe Louis vs Lennox Lewis in their primes

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

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    Default Re: Joe Louis vs Lennox Lewis in their primes

    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.

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    Default Re: Joe Louis vs Lennox Lewis in their primes

    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by No Contest View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al View Post
    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.

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    Default Re: Joe Louis vs Lennox Lewis in their primes

    Quote Originally Posted by Chino View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al View Post
    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.

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    Default Re: Joe Louis vs Lennox Lewis in their primes

    Quote Originally Posted by Chino View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al View Post
    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
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