Daniel Dubois vs Rocky Marciano

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Who wins and how

  1. Marciano KO/TKO

    37.5%
  2. Dubois KO/TKO

    57.5%
  3. Marciano Decision

    2.5%
  4. Dubois Decision

    2.5%
  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I don't even remember making this thread
     
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  2. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    His stamina was much better too. Wasn’t impressed w the skill but both men let it all out in a fun fight
     
  3. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 Active Member Full Member

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    Im sorry but this would be ugly man, not only is Daniel much bigger, hes also most skilled than Rocky, and as well versed in the dark arts as he was. What does it feel like to head by a man 70 pounds heavier?
     
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  4. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Please list these skills he’s so good at??
    Jab? No
    Feints? No
    Stamina? No (did improve a bit last fight so kudos)
    Combos? No
    Defense? Terrible
    Mechanics? No
    Footwork? Terrible with the exception of his ring cutting off capability he does ok there and he has decent balance.
    Inside fighting? No
    He’s got a decent chin and right hand which can take you far in the hw div but when met with a man who puts on relentless pressure and you’re about 40 pounds over weight you tire rather easily and get put down in the sixth.
     
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  5. SwarmingSlugger

    SwarmingSlugger Active Member Full Member

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    Add to that Dubois is basically muscle bound and not the sharpest knife in the drawer mentally and it adds up to a big ZERO.
     
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  6. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How can you say Dubois doesn't have a good jab ?

    That's arguably one of his best assets is his ramrod jab.

    It's certainly a good jab IMO.
     
  7. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It’s not. Watch good jabbers he ain’t one of them
     
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  8. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's literally one of his best assets that's what he's known for is a good jab.

    I'm not saying it's on the level of Holmes of Foreman.

    But he does have a good jab and saying he doesn't is just not being honest.

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    2 minutes into the video is a breakdown of Dubois's jab.

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  9. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Went back through two more Dubois fights and I’ll just give my honest take. To muscular for one. Kept thinking his mechanics looked off and they do because he’s to big. He can’t get proper snap and often pushes the jab. Drops it often especially when tired. Because he’s to big he can’t properly protect his chin and leaves it sticking out to much. When he starts dropping jab he’s wide open. He has moments just moments where he puts out a nice sound one but it’s not often enough to call him a good jabber. Least I can agree with is he can on occasions throw a sound one but it’s not consistent at all. Highlights are deceiving. Scale of 1-10 put it at a 5.
     
  10. mcvey

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    Exactly! He also has good footwork!
     
  11. mcvey

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    What a load of tosh!
     
  12. mcvey

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    5 ft 10 1/2in ,68 in reach ,185/188lbs
     
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  13. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just
    More of Daniel for Rocky to punch
     
  14. mcvey

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    Who hits harder Marciano or Wardley? I'd like your opinion before debating further with you.
     
  15. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dubois would slaughter Marciano. Very bad matchup for Rocky.