Greatest Wins of Rocky Marciano

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  1. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  2. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As Joe Frazier said about his own era, Rocky fought the guys available in his era.
    In no particular order:
    Joe Louis: Rocky eliminated him as a "contender".
    Jersey Joe I : Came from behind to totally k.o. a very good, veteran Champ to win title.
    Ez Charles 2: Did what was necessary to defend title by k.o.ing Charles, while having an eye cut and a severe nose laceration which had fight very close to being stopped.
     
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  3. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker Full Member

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    I like the call for Charles 2 .. many forget he was in possible danger of losing based on the absurdity of the cut and he rallied like a champion.
     
  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    From what I've read on this board:

    Prime Ali
    Holmes
    Wlad
    Lennox Lewis
    Prime Louis
     
  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I'd say Walcott 1 and Charles 2 .Not sure can class Louis as one of his greatest wins ,as Joe was so far past it .A hollow victory .
     
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  6. red cobra

    red cobra VIP Member Full Member

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    Both Rocky-Charles l & ll are contenders, but I nominate #49....the ko of Moore. Rocky had evolved into a machine of destruction vs Moore. More measured and methodical than in any past bout....relentlessness personified...like a 50's Sci Fi monster.
     
  7. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In order Walcott 1, Archie, Charles 2, and two that people underestimate Vingo because despite the tragedy involved this fight put Rocky on the map and Lastatza 1 because it solidified him as a solid contender.
     
  8. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    You forgot Foreman ( Something about Qawi & Peralta )
     
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  9. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nice analysis....^^.
     
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  10. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    God I'm slow tonight must be because I was up at 4.15am , and the fact that I've started on the Moretti's.
    It's just clicked with me! lol
     
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  11. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Most impressive performances:

    1. Rex Layne: Walcott and Charles were going life and death with this guy, and Marciano just demolished him.
    2. Archie Moore: Had cleaned out most of the top contenders, and despite a shaky start, it was a systematic beat down.
    3. Charles 2: Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong, and he pulled out an amazing performance to seal the deal.
     
  12. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Another great post Red MVP 2019
     
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