Marciano vs the Louis opponent gauntlet. Can he go undefeated?

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Marciano vs

    Jim Braddock
    Max Schmeling
    Max Baer
    Tommy Farr

    These fighters replace Louis, Walcott, Moore and Charles. Does Marciano go 4-0?
     
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  2. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes. If it’s against the versions that Louis fought I’d favor Marciano to go undefeated.
     
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  3. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    0-4. Can't see him beating any of them.
     
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  4. BCS8

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    That's right, there's no way Marciano has a chance against Jimmy Braddock :eusa_whistle:
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Are you being serious? I'm really asking
     
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  6. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Something about a fight with Farr intrigues me a bit.
     
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  7. BoxingFanMike

    BoxingFanMike Member Full Member

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    I think he beats them all. I will add that the prime version of Baer, not the one Louis fought, would have been a much tougher challenge. He could lose that but I would still favour Rocky.
     
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  8. Woller1

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    Tommy Farr had a really good chance to win. He knew how to fight inside.
     
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  9. McGrain

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    No, very hard fighting and very hard training gave him back trouble and was challenging for him mentally (though he was up to it for sure). This is a loooooong run and Marciano's style and commitment would work against him I think.

    "In the lab" he'd do it easily, best for best, he'd flatten them all, but boxing isn't done in the lab. Cuts and workload and workrate would curl him up.
     
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  10. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    I’d favour Schmeling over Marciano.
     
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  11. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Why so?
     
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  12. mr. magoo

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    I think he can beat all of those men yes
     
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  13. Dorrian_Grey

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    Because Schmeling is what JJ Walcott wishes he was but with a better gas tank, bigger punch, and more skilful. He would find a home for that right hand counter over the top and he would land it consistently and authoritatively enough to dissuade Marciano’s bum rush tactics.
     
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  14. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes I hold Braddock in much higher regard then Rocky Marciano.
     
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