Gene Tunney vs Rocky Marciano

I wouldn't bet on Rocky.......Gene had better skills....and Dempsey hit harder with his left hook than Rocky with his right hand ! In my opinion.....

 

Well, will Rocky give Gene a tougher fight (inside, with more pressure) than Dempsey??

 

I think Rocky breaks him down, its not just the pressure but the crouching defense, timing, body attack. Rocky would also be much stronger and keep coming and coming. That and the fact Tunneys low guard leaves him a little open.

 

How do you guys rate Gene Tunney´s footwork ?

 

I've always felt it was a real tough fight with Tunney's mobility but I think that Tunney would have trouble scoring. He's much harder to hit than the 1926 Dempsey. I also don't believe Tunney counter-punched better than Charles, and I feel that technical ability is just as important if not more important than athletic ability when facing Marciano just based on the number of punches he throws. Not sure if Tunney could nullify Marciano's left hook the way Charles could. I favor Rocky. 60/40 at the very least.

 

This one's too hard to call for me

 

I think rocky gets to him late in the fight

 

I can't call this one...I will say this, that Tunney was at least two clsses above Roland LaStarza and tougher and more disciplined han Ezzard Charles, and if Rocky did beat Tunney, it would have been by a very competitive decision..a close competitive decision.

 

yea if I HAD to choose I would go with this as well