How Good was Marcel Cerdan

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  1. brucebufershair

    brucebufershair Active Member Full Member

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    How good would you guys say Marcel Cerdan was . I know he was forced to retire due to a shoulder injury against La Motta and died before the re-match . How would you say he compares to the all time great MW's
     
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    brucebufershair Active Member Full Member

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    cheers
     
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    Cerdan was probably a little past his prime when he hit the States, maybe just outside the top 10 at 160lbs.
     
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    apparently the Haye Wlad fight is being held up by Haye's refusal to the rematch clause of Hayes plane being forced to refuel and crash killing him before he arrives.
     
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    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very.
     
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    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Cerdan in my opinion is one of the most under rated and least mentioned of the all time greats.

    Watch him on film sometime. He's a bulldog type with a great chin, and lots of power. But he is also gifted on defense, with a high guard and good athleticism

    Cerdan died in a plane crash on his way to re-match LaMotta. Although Jake won the first fight, his take down which injured Cerdan's should had a lot to due with the result.
     
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