How would Joe Bugner s durability and size fare against Marciano?

His size and durability could help him last the distance.

 

The best version of Joe could pip a decision over Marciano, without a doubt. Battling a fit, legit athlete like Bugner is a far cry from pushing geriatrics out of their wheelchairs. Marciano's renowned (alleged) output would be severely diminished versus a real sized opponent who wouldn't be reaching for the Geritol after round 5.

Bugner Dec15 The Mock

 

Joe Bugner circa 1973 would be Rocky's best opponent. Of course he's not better than Charles, Moore, Walcott, and Louis, but he's better than the versions of those men when they fought Marciano. Bugner -110.

 

Itd look a lot like the Frazier fight except worse for Bugner because Frazier wasnt his old self when he fought Bugner. A prime Marciano would be all over him.

 

Marciano ain't no Boone Kirkman.

 

Marciano never climbed Mt Rainier.

 

Marciano wins a points decision.

 

A slower, older, less active version of Frazier still outworked Bugner and won a decision and I think even dropped him once. Marciano does that much and more, with a two-fisted attack, not just primarily a left hook.