Prime Muhammad Ali vs Prime Rocky Marciano

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by johny, Apr 1, 2021.



Who wins

  1. Ali Decision

    60.5%
  2. Ali Knockout

    29.6%
  3. Marciano Decision

    6.2%
  4. Marciano Knockout

    3.7%
  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Styles my dear boy styles!
     
  2. BoxingFanOfIranianDescent

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    Ali wins, by Decision. Make no mistake, ole Rocky was not one to get knocked out, and would be standing and trying his best until the end. He may get a knockdown, but he was too small and too slow to keep up
     
  3. ThatOne

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    He was behind on the cards and well behind:

    8-3-3
    8-4-2
    8-4-2

    https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Muhammad_Ali_vs._Joe_Frazier_(3rd_meeting)
     
  4. lahiredgun

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    Savage
     
  5. ThatOne

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    Should add they both liked and respected one another. Rocky is relentless but the difference in length, weight, and speed becomes determinative.
     
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  7. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Perfect analysis, Janitor! You know boxing, my friend!
     
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  8. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Muhammad Ali belongs ahead of Rocky Marciano on any all time Heavyweight list. Head to head, Ali vs. Marciano, the situation's very foggy. No bets from me. I'll sit back and watch it, with many trips to my feet, I'm sure.