Marciano vs. Walker

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Mickey Walker's performances against bigger men is well documented, as he held his own against pretty much every significant contender from the late 20s-early 30s. Would Rocky be a step too far?
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Of course, Rocky would torch Walker.
     
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  3. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis Irresistibly tempting Full Member

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    I wouldn't pick anyone smaller than Marciano to beat him with sheer skill, like Walker would have done, aside from maybe a prime Ezzard Charles. Aside from maybe him, the only way is to blow him out or just outmonster him, Langford has a solid chance of doing it, but not Walker.
     
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Walker's run of foe at heavyweight was simply incredible.

    However the very best men of that division, would have been a reach to far for him, in any era.

    Max Schmeling showed us that.
     
  5. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Not a good long term prognosis for Mickey ..