Better chances against prime Ali (prime Marciano/Liston of 1960)?

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  1. The Fighting Yoda

    The Fighting Yoda Active Member Full Member

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    On the one hand, Liston was a behemoth with huge size advantages compared to Marciano. On the other hand, styles make fights and Ali had a lot of respect for Marciano and his qualities as a pressure-fighter and puncher.

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    I would favor Ali against both of them.

    Anyway, do you favor one of them against prime Ali and if not who would be a tougher opponent for Ali or could have a better chance to pull off an upset?
     
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  2. exocet76

    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well we have seen Ali against Liston and his movement would always cause problems. I think Rocky has a better chance.
     
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    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I will elaborate that Rocky had a great engine and was relentless and would not give in and could still bang near the end of a fight. He gets underated on here because of his size but that determination and engine mean he is a handfull and should not be underestimated.
     
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