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i was browsing fights on youtube and came across this one - joe louis vs nathan mann. i watched it four times in a row, because i was so fascinated by the bombers use of his left hand. first, the jab...perfect used for both defense and offense and how powerful, and accurate it was. at one point he jabs mann so hard that mann's head goes back as if it war on a pivot.

but it's the hook that is most impressive. i've listed him as having one of the greatest of all time. it's often overlooked by members here because they think joe frazier is the owner of this punch. well, it's easy enough to see....way out in such a wide arc,
louis' is much more subtle ..coming straight from his shoulder, sometimes off the hook, more often on its own. and it's a hugely powerful one and fast...and well, instead of my trying to describe it doesn't do it justice... i don't know how to post things like this with my computer, so look at it for yourself. just google joe louis vs nathan mann.

i'm looking forward to comments on this.

Louis's left hook is one of the most underrated punches in boxing. Overlooked because of the show closing right hand. But on it's own or as part of a combination it really is a special punch.

Joe was a textbook puncher. Mastered every single one of them.

Ezzard wrote:Louis's left hook is one of the most underrated punches in boxing. Overlooked because of the show closing right hand. But on it's own or as part of a combination it really is a special punch.

Joe was a textbook puncher. Mastered every single one of them.

This. Almost perfect is what I think when I watch Louis at his best.