Could Peak Joe Bugner Go Fifteen With Rocky Marciano?

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Could he

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  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Please discuss. Thank you.
     
    ThatOne, Jul 1, 2023
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  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes hes durable enough and big enough to survive the distance, this is a man who went the distance with Frazier, Ali x2, and two big punchers like Mac Foster, Ron Lyle. I'm pretty sure he can go the distance with a Cruiserweight, and if Bugner was motivated he could give Marciano problems aswell.
     
    Dynamicpuncher, Jul 1, 2023
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    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I wouldn't be shocked if he did.
     
    janitor, Jul 1, 2023
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  4. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's a live dog.
     
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    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    Of course. Strong lad, solid chin, safety first attitude. He'd be more than happy to lose a decision.
     
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  6. Turnip mk3

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    Yes. similar to the Smoking Joe fight
     
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  7. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Quite feasible that Bugner would go the distance with Rocky.
     
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    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    I feel confident Bugner would go 15 rounds against Marciano, and would be very able to cause Marciano a few issues, a tall, strong, big ol unit, 220+ pounds and a 82 inch wing span, who had the ability to see the final bell against ATGs
     
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  9. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes but he'd run all night, lose a decision and complain that he was robbed.
     
    GoldenHulk, Jul 1, 2023
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  10. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes definitely, but he ain't winning.
     
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  11. lone star

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    Why ain’t he winning. He’s got a good jab, mobility, stamina and durability. All this Rocky would be relentless is too easy an answer. Rocky was a small cruiserweight in comparison to Bugner. He’d put no more pressure on Bugner than Frazier did. As for Rocky’s punch. Joe just stands there and lets him batter him. No chance.
     
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    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Excellent chance to last the distance.

    For a boxer, while Joe was often a great pacifist, he could let those fast hands go with some clout - as we saw against the already referenced Frazier.

    A certain level of duress might be the key to rile Joe up some, ignite him into some aggressive counter action - the type of swarming pressure Frazier brought to Joe - akin to the pressure Rocky would undoubtedly bring also.

    Of course I’m talking the best version of Joe - the loveable “Aussie” Joe Bugner version.
     
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  13. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I just can't visulize Joe beating Rocky. Remember, he almost lost to Henry Cooper in his last fight.
    Just different level s imo.
     
    Fergy, Jul 2, 2023
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    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    Who was Rocky fighting at the age of 21, and in what physical condition was he in?
    21 yr old Bugner would have annihilated 21yr old Rocky in a boxing ring.
     
    KernowWarrior, Jul 2, 2023
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    July 2 1973 in London.
     
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