Name the fighters that beat Marciano with a 190 weight limit

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  1. emallini

    emallini Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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  2. gentleman jim

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    If you mean fighters who could beat Marciano at 190 then I'd have to say Dempsey and Tunney certainly have a good chance. Dempsey could catch him early and Tunney could use his legs to stay away from danger enough to steal a decision. It's certainly possible since no one is unbeatable and these 2 are good candidates to do it. Both are tough and can punch and box and can take it as good as any 190lber I can think of.
     
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  3. Hannibal Barca

    Hannibal Barca Active Member Full Member

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    Holyfield. Maybe.
     
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  4. he grant

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    Sam Langford.
     
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  5. Jester

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    Dempsey is the only clear favourite imo. And even then, I wouldn't rule out a Marciano victory.
     
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Could beat and be a favorite are two different things. I favor no one over Marciano at 190.
     
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  7. mcvey

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    Dempsey

    Possibles
    Langford
    Tunney
    Charles
     
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  8. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    Dempsey, Tunney, Langford, Holyfield, Spinks, Charles, Moore, Jones Jr., Patterson, Bivins?, Foster?, Greb, Conn, Schmeling?, Toney, Byrd.
     
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  9. Foxy 01

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    Holyfield, quite comfortably.
     
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  10. Big George

    Big George Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd Patterson...
     
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  11. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No one ever did...49-0 43 KO's...
     
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  12. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Good point. There are probably are some fighters who may have bested him at that weight, but I don't think I'd make them favorites. He was a master in that class.
     
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  13. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would favor nobody over Marciano at this weight
     
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  14. Bummy Davis

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    I think he had all the goods at 190lbs 2 fisted power,proven 15 round stamina and late power,durability,killer instinct and great recovery. I can see a few other freaks making it interesting but Marciano was and is the King in that space
     
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  15. janitor

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    Dempsey, and that's about it.
     
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