1940 - Dempsey vs Louis who wins

[The Old LefHook]

It is customary in mythical match ups to fight under the rules and customs of the fighter from the earlier era, if the eras differ. In this case Louis could not benefit from the neutral corner rule.

[QueensburyRules]

Dempsey looked impressive against the fat, slow Willard but struggled with Brennan, gibbons etc then lost to Tunney. Louis made 26 title defences and what would that have been without the war? 40? Louis a cut above and he’d beat Dempsey.

- - Didn't struggle vs Gibbon, KOed Brennan, and nobody here yet has questioned the magnificent Joe Legacy unmatched save Wlad touching on his records.

Fine, you say he beats Jack sans any rationale. As I mentioned, they were very close to fighting in 1934 with Jack fighting himself back in shape while Joe a rapidly rising contender. Thread title poorly worded as obviously 1940 Joe at his peak while Jack was long retired, not a real fight.