Rocky Marciano vs Micheal Spinks 12 rd

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Journeyman92, Oct 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM.


Tell me…

  1. Spinks

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  2. Marciano

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    60.0%

  3. Draw…

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  1. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    The winner is whom my friends? Genuinely to me an interesting and very good bout.
     
    Journeyman92, Oct 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
    Journeyman92, Oct 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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  2. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Member Full Member

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    The Sprinks that beat Holmes would rip Rocky to shreds I’m afraid. Taller heavier longer reach faster on his feet faster hands better skills. Oh and tougher skin less likely to cut. Did I leave anything out? Rocky wouldn’t be able to stop the punches and wouldn’t be able to get in a solid shot. Rocky’s tough may last a few rounds. 5 rounds max probably earlier.
     
    Steve Fero, Oct 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
    Steve Fero, Oct 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Incoming! Duck!
     
    Seamus, Oct 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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  4. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    Like the dwight fight only Rock so more dangerous for Spinks. Brilliant clash of styles in a war .Marciano comes from behind for a late KO
     
    Turnip mk3, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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  5. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I saw Spinks against a young, prime heavyweight.

    Rocky KO Spinks
     
    slash, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
    slash, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I saw Mike against Steffen Tangstad which is more appropriate a measure.

    Spinks KO8
     
    Seamus, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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  7. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No, it's really not. Tangstadt isn't even a pimple on Marciano's backside. And Rocky is no quitter.
     
    slash, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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  8. Seamus

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    Rocky just didn't have the sort of opponents who would make him quit. That's what's great about facing geezers and white dopes.
     
    Seamus, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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  9. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    You are really good at what you do man :lol: I’m watching a bit of Myung Yuh Woo? Do you like that guy? Will you post something nice in that thread or… Myung is smaller then my neighbours dog so with all the decisions it’s hard to get through his 10 year title reign.
     
    Journeyman92, Oct 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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  10. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Rocky with the heavy hands and high volume.
     
    catchwtboxing, Oct 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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  11. Steve Fero

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    Yes I believe first name Mike? Mike has 30 pounds of muscle over Rocky and he was faster. No comparison.
     
    Steve Fero, Oct 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
    Steve Fero, Oct 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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  12. Steve Fero

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    Remember he’s not fighting a 38 year old who ll run out of gas if you drag em out long enough. Mike was a great fighter in his prime went the distance with a large great heavyweight twice and never folded. Rocky’s going to take so many punches the longer this goes the less likely he is to win.
     
    Steve Fero, Oct 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Walcott weighed 196 for his fight with Rocky, but at 196, Walcott was more muscular and likely stronger than Spinks at 200-205. He likely hit as hard, perhaps even harder than Spinks.

    All in all, I expect Spinks to be a very tough opponent for Rocky. It's either Spinks wins a decision or Rocky a late round stoppage. I'm undecided.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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  14. SheenLantern

    SheenLantern Active Member Full Member

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    As opposed to Rocky who only fought old men?
     
    SheenLantern, Oct 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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  15. Fergy

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    Spinks awkward, could really make Rocky work for it.
    But this isn't old Larry, it's a raging bull.
    So it's an hard fight for both guys.
    I lean towards Spinks getting a decision but equally see Rocky' doing the more damage and stopping him late.
    Interesting fight.
     
    Fergy, Oct 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
    Fergy, Oct 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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