What's the Result of a young marciano V a older Ali?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Aug 22, 2017.


Who wins?

  1. Ali?

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    33.3%

  2. Marciano?

    6 vote(s)
    66.7%
  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    The older Ali in around 75 /76, meeting the marciano of 52?.
    I know for a fact that Ali's not getting stopped, but is the rocks constant pressure enough to take a decision over him? This Ali was good enough to still beat Norton and Frazier, but this would be a fresh, strong young contender.
    Ali Could still handle most heavy s even in this time frame, does he handle marciano, out point him, stop him? Or is marciano to much for ALI now?
     
    Fergy, Aug 22, 2017
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  2. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    I know Ali of the Holmes fight gets knocked through the ropes sound asleep like Louis.
     
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  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Ali takes a decision,imo.
     
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  4. Ronnie Raygun

    Ronnie Raygun Active Member banned Full Member

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    Ali past his prime but can still dance and take a punch. Ali the bigger man ali by tko in 9 .
     
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  5. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    1975 - Ali by decision.

    1976 - Marciano by decision.


    Ali slipped a lot post the 'Thrilla' as we know.
     
    Stevie G, Aug 22, 2017
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    He did and would be marciano s perfect opportunity to get a win over Ali. I m a fan of rocks but I'm reluctant to give him a win over Muhammad, but the slowed down older Ali finds him to much. A loss by Dec in 76 for sure.
     
    Fergy, Aug 22, 2017
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  7. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Ali was way too stationary at this point. Marciano KO 10
     
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  8. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    rock takes ali late in 76, no way by stoppage though, split points.
     
    HerolGee, Aug 22, 2017
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  9. pvignare

    pvignare New Member Full Member

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    A near prime Marciano wins on points or a late tko stoppage by the ref. A prime Ali vs a prime Marciano would be awesome to see


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    pvignare, Aug 30, 2017
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