Why is Joe Louis Rated so Highly?

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  • Dr Rumack
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    #31
    Originally posted by LacedUp
    People that saw both Ali and Louis fight, generally felt Louis was the greater heavyweight.

    That says something.
    I think you have to take the nostalgia factor into account there.

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    • LacedUp
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      #32
      Originally posted by Dr Rumack
      I think you have to take the nostalgia factor into account there.
      Perhaps. Yet, you also have to appreciate that they have an entirely different perspective when it comes to judging the two situations.

      You can't deny Joe Louis' greatness either way you look at it. I think he beat more #1 contenders than any other champion in history, if I'm not mistaken.

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        #33
        Originally posted by LacedUp
        Perhaps. Yet, you also have to appreciate that they have an entirely different perspective when it comes to judging the two situations.

        You can't deny Joe Louis' greatness either way you look at it. I think he beat more #1 contenders than any other champion in history, if I'm not mistaken.
        I think Ali beat a few more.

        Not entirely sure but I think he did.

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          #34
          Originally posted by IronDanHamza
          I think Ali beat a few more.

          Not entirely sure but I think he did.
          You might be right.

          I will re-check.

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            #35
            Originally posted by LacedUp
            You might be right.

            I will re-check.
            Neither here nor there really.

            They're by far #1 and #2 in that regard. Both fought an incredible amount.

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              #36
              Originally posted by IronDanHamza
              Neither here nor there really.

              They're by far #1 and #2 in that regard. Both fought an incredible amount.
              And unquestionably also in regard of overall greatness.

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                #37
                Vladimir Klitschko > Joe Louis

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                • Capaedia
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                  #38
                  Originally posted by -Weltschmerz-
                  Vladimir Klitschko > Joe Louis
                  What are your criteria?

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Capaedia
                    What are your criteria?
                    well if you just want to consider records, Vlad is real close.

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                    • 5burowz
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                      #40
                      He was great

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