I dont think the 50's would be fair to him because his experience level is not on par with the Charles, Moores, Johnson,etc. He has the power to...
the guys that fought him claim he was not that easy to hit clean. I think the distinction would be that Marciano fought fine boxers that were also...
I was a fan of his from the time he beat little Red Lopez (who I was a big fan of) but when he beat Gomez the way he did I knew I saw greatness...
he was a great boxer/puncher with excellent stamina, could leave himself open with his aggression but came out on top.....The only fighter that...
Bob Satterfiled, Coley Wallace and Marciano 1 Ezz found a renewed passion after these 2 wins and gave Marciano a decent go for 15
Vitali by a stop sometime between the 2nd rd and the 12th but more than likely by the 9th
standing next to the 6'2 Ali Joe looks about the same size
Ted Lowry may have, little Arturo Godoy did 1st time he was a tough hombre, certain guys like Willie Meehan vs Dempsey and Joe Choynski vs Johnson...
Gerrie was not consistent but he had serious power in the right hand. Like I said earlier Holmes was a better fighter but was down and badly hurt...
Coetzee had serious power but lack of a top trainer until later in his career hurt hurt him. By the time Jackie McCoy got him he was somewhat...
Benvenuti 1 and Valdes then Briscoe
Louis had so many great fights, one of my top was Walcott II great finish and Conn 1 but Joe Louis always looked great chopping down the Big men...
when a fighter is aggressive and has the will to go in, he will be hit, Marciano always had a bruise or some abrasions because of his aggressive...
Walcott 1 because JJWalcott was a slickster beast who was in excellent shape for that fight and cut like a marble statue, he had a great start...
Tommy Farr and then David Haye and Cooper and Bruno had their moments...I think Joshua may be the best if the chips fall right