Marciano-I Just Don't Understand It

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Don't like the ANUSOL? Try Preparation H!
     
  2. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    from 54 fights Liston was the heavier man in all but 6 of them..
     
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    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was fighting more guys heavier then he was. But you must attempt to somehow demean that!!!
     
  4. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't know about Rocky not capable enough to carry Larry's jock strap (I have Larry #3 and Rocky #7 on my ATGs). But yes, Holmes was the better overall fighter imo. The loss he suffered against Spinks the first time (I had Michael ahead by two points in that fight, and my favorite fighter is Larry!) got avenged in the second (had Holmes ahead by three for that one). In the case of that second Spinks fight, I believe the majority agree Larry was robbed, and some of it definitely had to do with his mouth.

    Also, Rocky didn't come back and make a more than respectable pair of showings against two champions in his 40s (one undeniably great in the form of Holy...Larry had nothing to be ashamed of in that fight imo), and some folks even believe he won against McCall (I had McCall ahead by two points).

    That said, it's hard to get around Marciano retiring undefeated in my humble opinion. It hasn't been matched since.
     
  5. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Hmmmmm this is a tough one? What should we believe? Evidence on film or the most dishonest poster on these boards. I'll have to think about that.
     
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    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I thought Christmas break was over? Shouldn't you kids be back in school?
     
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    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's definitely a lot of bruhs...bruh.






    lol
     
  8. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    @George Crowcroft I'll make you an exception just because I like you.
     
  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    :lol:

    I am a massive child at heart tho.
     
  10. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    What exactly is a BRUH?
     
  11. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Making fun of the way i talk ? Lol. Go ahead.

    I'm sticking to the topic you are a hater of rocky marciano simple as that
     
  12. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    No, the way you type.Bruh.

    ps That's another question you've dodged!lol
     
  13. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Bruh is like bro its slang .
     
  14. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Not yet til next week
     
  15. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    you guys are going to have to stop playing this game of trying to shut people down who come up with real facts to back their views as “dishonest”. Anyone can go back and read what I have said. It is not dishonest.

    It’s like “I have no answer, you must be dishonest”. Well no, it doesn't work like that.

    Look up what’s been said!

    Boxing News did pick Don Cokkell to win. Jack Hurley said Don would beat Marciano. Marciano did fight more opponents that were heavier than him than those that were lighter. For Sonny Liston and Cleveland Williams it was the other way around. They fought far less men that were heavier than they were and fought almost exclusively against far smaller men. Don Turner rates Marciano over modern champions. So does Tommy Gallagher. This is documented. Steward respected Marciano.njust look it uopp