Prime Muhammad Ali vs Prime Rocky Marciano

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


Who wins

  1. Ali Decision

    54 vote(s)
    60.7%

  2. Ali Knockout

    25 vote(s)
    28.1%

  3. Marciano Decision

    6 vote(s)
    6.7%

  4. Marciano Knockout

    4 vote(s)
    4.5%
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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Marciano had the speed, twitch, balance and agility of a 12 year old in an iron lung.

    Bonavena is a rich man's Marciano, just born into a much tougher era.
     
    Seamus, May 1, 2025
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  2. BoxingFan2002

    BoxingFan2002 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bonavena did not have the chin,will, aggressiveness, power and heart of Marciano, he was seen as poor mans Marciano.

    Marciano balance was bad yet Ali was dropped much more by some average or even worse fighters.
     
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  3. woody2525

    woody2525 New Member Full Member

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    Ali is too big and strong and fast for Marciano and would cut him up and stop him inside of 10 rounds due to cuts. Only chance for marciano is for Ali to come into fight out of shape. Marciano was a great fighter but in a different time period
     
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