Liston v Marciano's Top Opposition?

Yes and it took Liston almost 6 years to get to 19 fights.

Rocky Two years.

Rocky was retired after a seven years career.

12 fights first year.

 

They both weighed the same 188 for the fight. Moore was 38, ROcky 32.
Moore fought for 8 more years and 30 more fights, including two ATG bouts with Yvonne Durelle;
the fight with Moore was Marcianos final fight.

 

And he still did beat two men who beat the two men you think would beat Marciano.

 

Yeh but everyone know Moore was not a natural heavy weight

 

Yet the census showed otherwise

 

He beat plenty of heavyweights.

 

Only Valdez is worthy of mention hardly an atg

 

Bob baker? Lavorante? Clarence Henry?

each rated in the top 4

 

Interesting thread! Great back and forth

 

Rex Layne: Liston by KO in 7?

Joe Louis: If older Joe boxes him, Liston would have problems. Joe could look ok for 8 rounds, then tire. Liston by KO 9, with Joe up a point?

Ezzard Charles 1: Liston ahead early then Ezzard comes on late. Charles by very close Split Decision 15 win?

Ezzard Charles 2. Charles never really in this one. Liston by KO 10?

Joe Walcott 1: Walcott's style gives Liston fits, but Sonny's reach and power keep it close. Walcott by Split Decision 15 win?

Joe Walcott 2: Walcott suddenly gets old. Liston by KO 1.

Roland Lastarza 1: Liston by KO 6?

Roland Lastarza 2: Liston by KO 8?

Archie Moore: Even after 4 rounds. Liston by KO 5?

So, IMHO, Liston goes 7-2 against the group, and his 2 losses are close ones.

 

Agreed.

You know your stuff.

 

As do you, from what I've seen.

 

Ok you got me they are decent wins but i still stick to my belief that he was to small and old to credit Marciano for a great win