Leon Spinks vs Rocky Marciano

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Who wins and how

  1. Spinks KO/TKO

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  2. Marciano KO/TKO

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    94.1%

  3. Spinks Decision

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  4. Marciano Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    What if Leon Spinks of the 1st Ali fight replaces Ezzard Charles in their 1st fight? Does Spinks do what Charles couldn't and lift the title from the Brockton Blockbuster?
     
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Marciano wins by knockout. But if Leon is well trained and motivated it might be a fun slug fest for several rounds
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Would be a fun fight, but I too pick Rocky Marciano by KO
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Yeah it probably goes about 5-7 rounds with a lot of big shots exchanged. And all this is assuming Leon is well trained and goes in with clear head
     
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  5. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    Rocky Marciano would win this by an early round knockout.
     
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  6. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Marciano and early, both will get hit, but the difference is that Spinks can’t dent Marciano, but Marciano can obliterate him.
     
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  7. woody2525

    woody2525 New Member Full Member

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    Very interesting matchup. Spinks very well could pull upset but would put my money on Marciano
     
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