Marciano Vs Holyfield, Who comes out on top in this shot for shot fest?

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  1. TheSouthpaw

    TheSouthpaw Champion Full Member

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    Very well said Janitor!....these two would have no choice but to respect each other...it would have been one for the books thats for sure
     
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  2. TheSouthpaw

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    I agree..a battle of stamina indeed...
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 25, 2012
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  3. TheSouthpaw

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    Im kinda torn now myself Dave...
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 25, 2012
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  4. TheSouthpaw

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    I would like to think this fight would take place in any era with the same results over and over, but in 15 rounds not 12...we all know Holy had the stamina for 3 more rounds...
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 25, 2012
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  5. FlyingFrenchman

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    Probably would go the distance. I'll take Holyfield. Taller, heavier, longer reach, stronger. Both are strong with great chins and excellent stamina. Marciano was easier to hit. Holyfield was the better boxer and had the better foot work. both punched hard, Marciano maybe a little harder with the right hand.
     
    FlyingFrenchman, Dec 26, 2012
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  6. TheSouthpaw

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    I wonder how Holy would handle that right hand?...
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 26, 2012
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  7. castle

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    I reckon Marciano takes this and by stoppage ,besides the physical and mental attributes both boxers bring to the fight ,the one thing Marciano had was that he would have done anything no matter what to win ,while Holyfield would has done his usual using his head Marciano would have no hesitation in using real down and dirty tactics ,blow the belt ,thumbs in the eyes and whatever else LOL
     
    castle, Dec 26, 2012
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  8. Shake

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    Holyfield was in with Tyson, Bowe, Lennox Lewis, old Foreman. He can deal with power at heavyweight. Besides that, Rocky's main advantage is stamina.

    Historically, Rocky is greater. But I think Holyfield outboxes him, lands the cleaner punches.
     
    Shake, Dec 26, 2012
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  9. TheSouthpaw

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    Id like to see it stay clean but I think your right....It would get dirty
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 26, 2012
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  10. TheSouthpaw

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    Holyfield did have the better boxing skills, but had he ever been hit as hard as Rocky's gonna hit him...over and over
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 26, 2012
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  11. TheSouthpaw

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    So is it a matter of skill or who hit harder..
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 26, 2012
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  12. DrBanzai

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    Simple....back in time fight, no GH and no steroids back then so Holy is 25lbs smaller and much weaker.
     
    DrBanzai, Dec 26, 2012
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  13. TheSouthpaw

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    Wow...thats a bold statement
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 26, 2012
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  14. TheSouthpaw

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    If steroids is a factor then Holy may not stand a chance....
     
    TheSouthpaw, Dec 26, 2012
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  15. DaveK

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    It's never a matter of "who hit harder".
     
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