Is Marciano the Greatest the Sport has Ever Seen?

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Let's cut to the chase. Can you make the argument that Marciano represents the pinnacle of the sport of boxing?

    In terms of record, he was perfect. His power was off the charts and likely the greatest ever witnessed in the division. He was able to spin deficits in length, height and weight into advantages thru his fistic wizardry. He had fairly impeccable defense. He trained harder than other fighter on record. And he had the heart of 20 lions.

    I think the case is readily apparent. What say you?
     
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  2. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    I say i am probably going to enjoy this thread, very much.
     
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  3. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Is Marciano the greatest the sport has ever seen?


    no.
     
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  4. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Not for me.
     
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  5. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Maybe...My choice would be prime Tyson ( 1986-1989 )
     
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  6. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    When I think "pinnacle of boxing excellence" I don't think Marciano. Nobody should.

    That kind of label is difficult to pin down on any one individual but if it were possible Rocky would be about the last consideration of boxing panache and showcase excellence.

    Rocky is only really a poster boy for what can be achieved in spite of not being the pinnacle of what the sport is about.

    Most people would pick a more traditional stand up boxer with better longevity and larger resume. And they would be right to do so.

    Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, Arguelo, Duran, Hagler, Ali, Hearns, Willie Pep...that kind of thing.
     
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  7. The Kentucky Cobra

    The Kentucky Cobra Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Sam Langford, Duran, or Henry Armstrong for me.

    Garbage thread born of butt hurt.
     
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  8. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Exactly, it's impossible to pin down one individual. There have been so many that did more than Marciano.

    And I agree on the butt hurt theory.
     
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  9. joe brown

    joe brown Keep it Simple Full Member

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    for me Robinson if I was forced to choose, but there are still many other fighters other than Robinson who could to take that spot.
     
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  10. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Indubitably,undoubtedly,unreservedly,and most definitely!
    He farted thunder and sh*t thunderbolts!
     
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  11. cleglue1

    cleglue1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lets cut to the chase......Where is Blackhercules when you need him??
     
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  12. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    hes out there somewhere singing "ebony and ivory" I think..
     
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  13. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    DISCLAIMER: No butts were hurt in the production of this topic.

    I will merely repeat here what I have learned through the astute observations and scholarly GIF's presented on this board.

    49-0 is perfection. Irrefutable.

    Defensive wizardry proven by modern evidence of the GIF and one Walcott quote.

    Beat ATG's.

    The greatest one shot power in the most powerful division.

    Hardest trainer of all-time. Copywrited the term "monk-like".

    Most heart of any athlete, man or animal.

    Now, how much more of the work do I have to do for you? The question of the topic is "CAN YOU FORM AN ARGUMENT that he is the greatest of all time?" Can you?
     
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  14. The Kentucky Cobra

    The Kentucky Cobra Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    You can type that all you want, you are clearly sitting on an ice pack and suffering severe posterior pain.
     
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  15. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    So, despite the points I have listed above you CAN NOT form even an argument that he is the GOAT? What more would a fighter need to do for you to even make an argument that he is the greatest?
     
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