Ali was more durable, faster with both hands and feet, just as smart, bigger and probably physically stronger. In regard to technical proficiency and punching power its no contest... Louis is miles ahead.
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Plus he did the Dempsey Roll and he did it great too, but to answer the question I'd have to go with the king of boxing.Originally posted by Mike Tyson77Comment
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louis did what heavyweights were suppose to do..knock ppl out and i think his right hand is stronger than ali, plus he has a good left too....so i choose joeComment
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A very close call between the two greatest heavyweights of all time.
Muhammad Ali was the faster and stronger fighter, with the better chin. His reach was longer than that of Joe Louis, and he was an absolute master of mindgames.
Joe Louis hit alot harder than did Ali and he was definitely the better boxer. I also believe his footwork to be better. Ali had alot faster feet, but Louis' footwork was excellent. Granted, he didn't move very fast, but he moved very well.
In a head-to-head fight, a prime Ali would definitely own the first few rounds with his speed and dancing. Louis would be in trouble, struggling to figure out Ali, and he would take a solid beating in the process. He would get back into the fight later on though, and the last few rounds would be fought on even terms.
Still, Alis early domination would help him win by a narrow decision.
Muhammad Ali by SD.
The rematch would go Louis' way I believe. He was a master of figuring out his foes, and he would come more prepared for Ali in a second fight. His superb footwork would help him cut off the ring from the start, and he would be harvesting points throughout the fight.
Joe Louis by UD.
A third fight would also be won by Louis I think.
The Ali of the 70s would be beaten badly and maybe even stopped by Louis. With his legs gone, Ali would be forced to use the rope-a-dope against Louis, which would spell disaster for him. Louis would rip him to shreds with those accurate, fast and ripping shots of his, and Ali would be in serious trouble.
Joe Louis by tko12.
Joe Louis is the greatest heavyweight of all time.Comment
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Tyson is not even top 10 for those of you who could not decide between him and these others........Louis #1 all-time IMO.Comment
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I think Louis by a very slim margin.But I agree that Ali would give him lots of trouble.Maybe even beat him.
My top five
1.Joe Louis
2.Muhammad Ali
3.Jack Dempsey
4.Jack Johnson
5.Rocky MarcianoComment
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Joe Louis was a more complete technical fighter than was Ali, punched harder, had a better jab, and was a better finisher. Ali, on the other hand, was more physically gifted than Louis, he was faster, more mobile, and had a better chin. Both men are equal in terms of heart and will to win; and both are equal in their capacity of carrying the mantel of "People's Champion".
Who was greater between the two? It has been said for a fighter to be great, he needs great competition. Louis had Baer, Schmeling, Conn, and Walcott. Ali had Liston, Frazier, Norton, and Foreman. Ali's second tier opposistion was better than Louis's, IMO. Louis's second tier would consist of Tommy Farr, Lou Nova, Aturo Godoy, and Tami Mauriello while Ali's would consist of Floyd Patterson, Jerry Quarry, Ron Lyle, & Earnie Shavers.
Both also aged about the same, with Louis retiring with the title at 34 before his comeback. Ali, had he retired at 34, would have retired a two-time champion, having never officially lost his title in the ring; but he fought on and lost the title at 36 to the unheralded Leon Spinks...and then regained it for an unprecedented 3rd time.
Both made sad comebacks. Louis losing to Champion Ezzard Charles and then being stopped by future champ Rocky Marciano while Ali was pounded into retirement by Champion Larry Holmes and then lost a decision to future WBC titlist, Trevor Berbick in his final fight.
Accomplishment-wise, the answer is up for grabs. Head to head, I'd favor a prime Ali over a prime Louis based on Ali's hand and foot speed.
Who's better between these two manliest of men? I'd favour Ali ever so slightly; but admitt my conclusion is more than likely tainted by bias towards the man I called "hero" in my youth.Comment
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You should be a boxing journalist!Are you?Comment
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Do you mean Me?Originally posted by Mass PrideComment
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Yeah,sorry I should have quoted.Comment
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