Marciano's overlooked defensive techniques (video)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ChrisPontius, Feb 12, 2008.


  1. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    There seem to be a lot of people who think Rocky used his cheek as main form of defense, so i compiled a short video which highlights some of his defensive manouvres. Enjoy:

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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    That's me just moved Marciano into my top 10.

    Thanks Chris, lovely video.
     
  3. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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  4. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great video, I've said for years that Marciano had decent defence, just most of his slips were only by about an inch.
     
  5. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah, Rocky did a lot of subtle things.
     
  6. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great video...and you just made an excellent point.
     
  7. Mega Lamps

    Mega Lamps Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Excellent clip, thanks for posting. Its about time something like this was made.

    edit: Thanks for making it as well! Well done!
     
  8. Marciano Frazier

    Marciano Frazier Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wow... Your artistic approach, computer savvy and film analysis make for perhaps the best YouTube boxing video I've seen to date.
     
  9. Tyson 2005

    Tyson 2005 Member Full Member

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    Wow that was awesome...
     
  10. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Excellent Work, I am very impressed, like a lot of the great fighters Marciano fought have said he looked easy to hit but was not so in the ring with him, also he countered well and made great use of his size(used shortness to his advantage) and even though he took a great punch was not easy to open up against without taking a bullet. Greatt peice of work Chris
     
  11. Langford

    Langford Active Member Full Member

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    Now, that, was good.
     
  12. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thats amazing, Though it might be better to get the clean versions of the fights. All that mess on the screen relly gets a differnt view lol.
     
  13. ironchamp

    ironchamp Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I guess you dont get to 49-0 without a little bit of defense.
    Great video.
     
  14. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Ali-Marciano sparring for the computer fight produce some comments by both sides that were interesting.

    Of course, Marciano on Ali's speed.

    But, Ali said Marciano was harder to hit than he thought,
    and the Rock had very 'heavy hands" no matter where he
    hit Ali.
     
  15. sthomas

    sthomas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fantastic, great music too. His waist movement is really incredible, look how close to the ground his head gets, serious moving target. Contiuous unpredictable movement. All boxing fans need to see this. Should repost on the general forum too