Oversimplified perhaps but IF Dempsey, it’s early to mid otherwise Rocky over the long haul with a possibility of Marciano seeing Dempsey off late in the fight. At his absolute, tear away best, I think maybe Dempsey takes this early to mid. I’d bet on it - but ONLY as much as I could afford to lose.
Iv only been on this forum for a little and havent seen one of these yet... or at least dont remember. Sorry haha.
That would be about the sum of it. I ain’t no money bag Swag. Wait...I shouldn’t be laughing at a joke at my expense.
This was always a contentious matchup that never failed to rise the blood in some.. My own two cent is that it goes to a mid round stoppage with Rocky still on his feet but unable to defend himself, or it cools down dramatically to a close points decision going either way.
Dempsey made a bloody mess out of Willard's face. Didn't he also break some facial bones? Anyway, Rocky's rather prominent nose wouldn't stand up to Dempsey's slashing, bashing style. I see a mid-round stoppage with Jack's arm being raised. Who knows though? I might change my mind the next 10 times this poll comes up.
One could also say 37 year old Fireman Jim Flynn knocked Dempsey out cold in 1 round how well could Dempsey take a punch?
Not necessarily. Dempsey himself said it was a case of him not being properly warmed up. Plus, he was dropped more than once by Firpo in the opening round so there's precedent for him getting caught early.
I always find it hard to call this one but of all the heavyweight match ups this is the one I’d most like to see. I just find it virtually impossible to make a pick but I just lean towards Marciano in a battle of the ages.