Marciano Assesses His Chances V Baer,Jeffries ,and Dempsey

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Great video McVey, I would personally favour Rocky against Maxie but not Jeffries or Dempsey.
     
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  2. kaapa2

    kaapa2 Photo believed to be Col. W.E. Kurtz... Full Member

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    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.
     
  3. Marvelous_Iron

    Marvelous_Iron Active Member Full Member

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

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I think he beats Baer and Jeffries, but loses to Dempsey.
     
  5. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    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.
     
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  7. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    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.
     
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  9. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    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.
     
  10. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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  11. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    I said MOST, not ALL.
     
  13. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  14. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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