Why is Joe Louis Rated so Highly?

[bojangles1987]

Louis against the wlad of a few years ago is a clear and easy win for Louis. But against the current wlad I think he'd have a tough time simply due to the fact that wlad is so much bigger and is now very adept at stunting and spoiling smaller men. I'd still favor louis but with no great confidence.

You always have to consider whether Wlad will be allowed to cheat. There aren't many fighters who can beat him when he can cheat but his opponents can't.

[Elroy1]

You always have to consider whether Wlad will be allowed to cheat. There aren't many fighters who can beat him when he can cheat but his opponents can't.

A lot of the infighting has been taken out of boxing today. The same shift has been made in boxing as has been made in all contact sports. Rough housing has been minimised and technical aspects maximised.

It's well established you are a hater with your comments but let me tell you, there was much MORE cheating going on back in Louis's day than there is in Wladimir's. Dudes used to even load up there gloves for Christ sake and your worried about some excessive clinching!

If these opponents didn't rush in they wouldn't be held, simple!