between Mayweatger and Holmes: who knew more about Marciano and held his record in higher regard?

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  1. El Gallo Negro

    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    both these guys wanted to break the record, neither of them seemed to particularly like Marciano or were fans of his, but between the two of them who do think respected Marciano and appreciated the 49-0 more
     
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  2. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How the **** would anyone know that. Stupid thread!!!! C'mon classic!!!!
     
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  3. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I doubt whether Mayweather has even seen an Ali fight let alone a Marciano fight. Great boxer but doesn’t seem to know a lot or care about others fighters. He’s obviously never read a book about either of them (or ever in general).
     
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  4. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Mayweather he cried when he watched Duran quit in the 'no mas' fight he also stated Duran and Whitaker would have given him his toughest fight.
     
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  5. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Marciano would have found it easier to carry Floyd`s jockstrap.
     
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  6. Bah Lance

    Bah Lance Active Member banned Full Member

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    Mayweather isn't a heavyweight. Marciano's record is a heavyweight exclusive.
     
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  7. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Both recognize the record .. Holmes maybe for history , Floyd for the financial promotional angle ..
     
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  8. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He sparred with Whitaker.
     
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  9. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I thin Holmes genuinely wanted the record. Mayweather just did it as a dumb promo angle.
     
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  10. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don’t believe that,antman. Where did you hear that? Mayweather would have been only 2 or 3 years old when Duran quit against Leonard.
     
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  11. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Yes, he said it to Merchant at a press conference after one of his fights.
     
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