Marciano Assesses His Chances V Baer,Jeffries ,and Dempsey

Great video McVey, I would personally favour Rocky against Maxie but not Jeffries or Dempsey.

 

Now that I think about it... I don't think I have ever heard Marciano talk about how he would fare against the likes of Jack Dempsey, Max Baer and James J. Jeffries. Interesting video.

 

cool video, so pretty much he says he might have a stamina advantage on Dempsey but that Dempsey could also catch him early

 

A Jeffries Marciano fight would have been a 10+ on the ugly brawl scale, and no one would be sitting down watching it.

 

My thoughts as well but Baer has a live chance in pulling off an upset due to his ridiculous power and styles advantage. I can easily see Marciano walking in to that right then boom! Lights out.

 

I am thinking that Rocky Marciano loses to Jack Dempsey and gets wins over James J. Jeffries and Max Baer.

 

I think he beats them all although men like Baer intrigue me as he never faces a guy like him. Closest comparison would have been Layne but as tough as he was he didn’t have Baers power or chin. Just a similar offense. Which didn’t serve him well against Marciano. I think Dempsey just tired to quickly although I’m not sure if he tired quickly in his prime…I know later on he did.

 

Rocky woulda moidered all Dem bums!

In terms of ease:
Dempsey....Rocky's stamina wears out Jack after surviving a blitzkrieg in the first two rounds. Rocky by late round KO.

Jeffries....Rocky bloodies up Jim and wins a surprisingly easy 15 round UD. Jeffries barely lands a punch.

Baer....a motivated Max takes Rocky the full 15 rounds, stays away from most hurtful punches, and wins a split decision.

 

Great stuff ... Dempsey was much faster though and the rumors of him tiring in the middle round re false ... still, always get to listen to Rocky !

 

"Stays away from most hurtful punches"? Are you having a laugh mate? Baer was offended if you missed him!

 

I said MOST, not ALL.

 

Beats them all, imo.

 

I never tire of listening to Marciano speak. He was one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, insightful, articulate champions ever.