Why is Joe Louis Rated so Highly?

[Dr Rumack]

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.

[LacedUp]

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.

[IronDanHamza]

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.

[LacedUp]

I think Ali beat a few more.

Not entirely sure but I think he did.

You might be right.

I will re-check.

[IronDanHamza]

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.

[LacedUp]

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.

[Weltschmerz]

Vladimir Klitschko > Joe Louis

[Capaedia]

Vladimir Klitschko > Joe Louis

What are your criteria?

[Weltschmerz]

What are your criteria?

well if you just want to consider records, Vlad is real close.

[5burowz]

He was great