Prime Joe Louis vs. a prime Muhammad Ali?

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NYDominican
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Prime Joe Louis vs. a prime Muhammad Ali?

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A prime Joe Louis vs. a prime Muhammad Ali?

What advantages would Joe have over Muhammad?

What advantages would Ali have over Louis?

What do you see happening in this fight?

Who would win? Why?

Please explain.
DrDuke
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Re: Prime Joe Louis vs. a prime Muhammad Ali?

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Ali would win due to his superior hand-speed, movement, reflexes and chin. Maybe Louis' timing was better, but it wouldn't help him in this case.

Ali by UD or late TKO.
elmersalsa
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Re: Prime Joe Louis vs. a prime Muhammad Ali?

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I think The Greatest, circa 1964-67, would be too fast for The Brown Bomber.

Ali on points.
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