Rocky Marciano vs Dmitry Bivol

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  1. Cojimar 1946

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    Saw this being debated let's make it its own thread
     
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    I don't think Bivol really has the firepower to keep Marciano off of him for the whole fight. I do think he has the stamina to compete all the way down the line but is it enough? Bivol would have to try build a big lead early and use his great footwork to stay away for the second half of the fight. I think he may have an outside chance of pulling off a points win.
     
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    Marciano sparks him, not a close fight at all
     
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    Won't comment until Bivol's chin is tested against quality punchers.

    If he has an iron chin, there's a high probability outboxes Rocky. If he doesn't, Rocky likely runs through him in about 8-10 rounds. Even then, we won't know until Bivol faces someone like Beterbiev.
     
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    Bivol has a good chin. He's been caught by big hitters before and came out ok. Biggest punch landed on him was by Smith which was a clean shot and it wobbled him, but in the end he was fine. Smith is probably one of the top 3 hitters at the weight. Of course, I'd argue Marciano hits harder and probably harder than Beterbiev too.
     
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    Marciano is a primitive caveman, he does not have the ability to land meaningful punches on Bivol.
     
  9. BCS8

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    I'm guessing that he might land "bicep bombs" alright
     
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    Marciano would do what Canelo tried ,target the arms to bring down the guard,and nullify the jab,he would be too much for Bivol,imo
     
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    I will know to read your posts more often. But don't think this is a compliment.
     
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    His skin was extremely fragile. Bivol tearing his face open is far more likely to stop the fight than "bicep bombs".
     
  13. BCS8

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    Marciano was never stopped ;)
     
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    Rocky thumps him easily.
     
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    Marciano clears every 175 pounder in history
     
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