Just watched the Ali-Folley fight and watch Louis-Conn last night. I've always thought Louis was capable of beating Ali (and vice versa) but now I am even more convinced of it.
People like to point out the Conn fight as to why Ali would beat Louis, but this doesn't automatically make it so. First off, Conn used a body attack to bring Joes guard down. Ali RARELY went to the body as is evident yet again against Folley. Second, Folley wasn't able to slow Ali down because he was to slow to get off any combonations and break his guy down. Even against Conn, Louis was doing the work to allow him to catch up with Billy later in the fight. Ali was great, but no fighter is coming into Louis' range and not getting some wear and tear put on him.
Alib was great and I have no doubt he could beat Louis too. But to those who think Joe doesn't have a chance.....you're kidding yourself.
People like to point out the Conn fight as to why Ali would beat Louis, but this doesn't automatically make it so. First off, Conn used a body attack to bring Joes guard down. Ali RARELY went to the body as is evident yet again against Folley. Second, Folley wasn't able to slow Ali down because he was to slow to get off any combonations and break his guy down. Even against Conn, Louis was doing the work to allow him to catch up with Billy later in the fight. Ali was great, but no fighter is coming into Louis' range and not getting some wear and tear put on him.
Alib was great and I have no doubt he could beat Louis too. But to those who think Joe doesn't have a chance.....you're kidding yourself.
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