On a scale of 0-10 what chance do you give Rocky Marciano defeating Tyson Fury

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ThatOne, Jul 25, 2023.

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What chance

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    10 vote(s)
    15.9%

  2. 1

    14 vote(s)
    22.2%

  3. 2

    10 vote(s)
    15.9%

  4. 3

    4 vote(s)
    6.3%

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    4 vote(s)
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    11 vote(s)
    17.5%

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    3 vote(s)
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  9. 8-9

    0 vote(s)
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  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ThatOne, Jul 25, 2023
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  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    2, 4 at most.
     
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  3. Terror

    Terror free smoke Full Member

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    About a 5, Steve Cunningham almost did it, Rocky has a nice right hand, and I think his short stature would be awkward for the giant Fury who is modeled to fight against modern SHWs. I would favor Fury but why not give the Rock a chance? He could do it. He could knock out a lot of people.
     
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  4. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fury would duck him.
     
    fists of fury, Jul 25, 2023
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    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    People get so caught up in the physical/size advantages of modern fighters. Brain, heart and gonads are still important. I think Fury is unarmed when compared to Rocky in those categories. But the physical/size advantages are not irrelevant.
     
    PRW94, Jul 25, 2023
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  6. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Marciano is the greater fighter,imo,but there comes a point at which the laws of physics cannot be denied.
    I'd give Dempsey a good shot because of his quickness,but Rocky was not quick, neither was he elusive .The size disparity would be too great ,imo .

    NB I think Fury is overated,and that he ducked Usyk, so I cannot be accused of being a fan boy.
     
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    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I don't like Fury and consider he has deteriorated into a con man,but he has never lacked heart in a ring.
     
    mcvey, Jul 25, 2023
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    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I didn’t say he lacked heart. I said he was unarmed against Rocky in that category. I’d say that about others who possess heart. Implying Rocky is at the top there.
     
    PRW94, Jul 25, 2023
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  9. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Rocky Marciano can beat Tyson Fury everyday of the week.
     
    Dempsey1238, Jul 25, 2023
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  10. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I agree. Just not on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Jul 25, 2023
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    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If I had to bet money I’d bet on Fury. I voted right in the middle because I don’t think it’s an utterly done deal.
     
    PRW94, Jul 25, 2023
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  12. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Marciano will make it look like Dempsey Willard all over again.
     
    Dempsey1238, Jul 25, 2023
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    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    1. Marciano was not as fast, nor skilled as Dempsey.

    2. Fury was much much better than Willard could ever dream to be in his prime let alone the version Dempsey beat.

    3. When did Marciano ever put on a Dempsey-Willard type performance on anyone let alone an elite opponent? Marciano’s style was to break down his opposition late. He wasn’t an early KO artist ala Dempsey, Foreman, Liston, Tyson, etc.

    4. Fury was MUCH MUCH better than Willard.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Jul 25, 2023
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  14. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Have you forgotten he blasted Walcott out in 1 round and knock Rex Layne's teeth out with 1 punch. He could very well beat Fury in 5 or 6 rounds if not outright ko him in 1.
     
    Dempsey1238, Jul 25, 2023
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    Fury would have staged another retirement to get out of even being in the conversation of fighting Rocky.
     
    BoB Box, Jul 25, 2023
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