Marcel Cerdan in the early 50's

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  1. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Marcel Cerdan is given a magical high rating via wins over Holman Williams, Georgie Abrams & Tony Zale, but his early death post the LaMotta fight didn't allow him to tangle with the early 50's MW's including SRR, Bobo Olsen, Randy Turpin, Rocky Graziano, etc.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBptpTOsBaA

    Would Cerdan have been highly competitive against that early 50's competition????
     
    Longhhorn71, Apr 21, 2016
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  2. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Cerdan was waning then, but he still would have wrecked Graziano, beaten Turpin and Olson, and maybe even Robinson. Cerdan vs. Robinson would have been wondrous.
     
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  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes I think Cerdan was probably slightly past his best when he fought Jake.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    Cerdan is one of the best Middleweights i've ever seen. He shows some serious skill on film. I'd give him a chance with anyone.
     
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  5. jowcol

    jowcol Boxing Addict Full Member

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    'Wrecked' Robinson? I think Marcel is an ATG but methinks you're stretching things a little here.
     
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  6. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The 'wrecked' bit was only implied against Graziano, that's why I followed it with 'beaten'. I certainly don't think anyone wrecks Robinson at 160.
     
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  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah, really.
     
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  8. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    See above.
     
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