Marciano vs. Matthew Saad Muhammad

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Prime for Prime.

    Just sayin'.
     
  2. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Actually, a good tussle...... Prime Saad M. would love to fight at 181 pounds and be fully charged.... 175 was a killer for him to make, but he was able when young.... Marciano would still be the slender and toned 185 pounder with more natural strength and power, so Marciano wins....

    Marciano KO 8 Saad M. in a thriller.....

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  4. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    LOTS of action.....both had a ton of heart.......but...it's Marciano...
     
  5. DonBoxer

    DonBoxer The Lion! Full Member

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    What a good fantasy fight. Marciano with a late stoppage , Saad gives a good account of himself though, i think he would suit 180-185 better.
     
  6. mcvey

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    Saad was a truly wonderful warrior but he is out matched here ,imo, Rocky in 7 or 8 rds.
     
  7. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    rocky by brutal ko
     
  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I love Saad, and think he might even have a few good minutes in this match, but ultimately Marciano is to much and stops him between 6-9....leanin towards earlier!

    If you are pressed to find a Philly guy or a non-Hw to trouble Marciano look no further than Tommy Loughran who I think would give a much closer (perhaps not as exciting) match for Rocky! Although I still think he would come up just short, he has a much better chance of taking this to the cards.
     
  9. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Looking for a war not a bullfight.

    I think Tunney would have a good chance, also, especially with healthy hands.
     
  10. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    "Tunney-Marciano" is pick-em.... The '26 Tunney versus '52 Marciano is a great match-up / pairing of the two...

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  11. jdr

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    Marciano by ko Saad brave but out-gunned here
     
  12. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    marciano would win this by ko before the 6th
     
  13. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Imagine what Yaqui Lopez did to Saad, but with the Rock's power.

    Marciano by TKO in 8.
     
  14. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Agreed
     
  15. Matthew = black and you said in their primes then Matthew by second round knockout