Rocky Marciano v Wills, Langford & McVey

If he had fought to their schedules then he would have split series with all of them.

I guarante it.

 

Man, this is a great thread. Wish more people would answer.

 

I simply don't know enough about Wills, McVey and Langford to answer, honestly.

 

Marciano KO 1 Wills

Marciano KO 1 Mcvey

Marciano KO 1 Langford

I'm not going to fail you ever mate, you can always count on me. :good

 

Well, I know something about them obviously, D) just not enough to give the thread an honest crack.

 

Langford with his vast experience would have taken Marciano the distance (15 Rounds) and won a UD. Langfords quick hands, decent power and slippery defensive abilities would hold up well against Marciano. His feinting abilities would also be used to his advantage against the crude Marciano. Marciano had a monster punch, but should Marciano connect, Langford was able to absorb a great deal of punishment.

I know Langford was not a natural heavyweight but he was just that good.

 

Wills was STRONG BUT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO KEEP THE PACE with Marciano, in rounds 11-15 expect a Ko by Rocky, Langford would make it interesting but I see a Ko by Rocky before the 10th, I dont know as much about McVay but what I do know he would also lose before 10, Rocky too relentless and hard a puncher, Wils,Langford great matchups with the Rock though

 

Yes having thought about it, I think you are correct about the feinting. Rocky was not the type to be stopped in his tracks by anything like that.

 

The balckfoursome as a group were better heavyweights than Charles, Moore, and Walcott.

Langford, McVey, and Wills hit harder, and as far as I can tell were more durable as well. Hence, Rocky would be tested not by skilled boxers, but by more durable punchers.

Langford was not only skilled and strong, he was very durable. I think Langford would beat Marciano on points.

I think the other two matches would go Rocky’s way. McVey really wasn’t that skilled. Willis vs Marciano would be interesting. I would favor Rocky over Wills because Willis liked to in-fight a lot, and this is where Marciano is at his best.

 

Marciano vs peak Sam Langford would be a pick em fight. Langford was virtualy impossible to KO so it is likley going to the score cards. Marciano would probably visit the canvas a couple of times en route to the final bell. His best bet is to cut the ring on Lanngford and try to outwork him.

McVea was a terific puncher an a threat to anybody who came towards him. I would favour Marciano in a war because he was more of a two fisted puncher and perhaps more durable. It is not a given.

Marciano would probably have the tools to wear down Wills and KO him late but again it is not a given.

The bottom line is that any fighter in history would have a slim chance of going undefeated against this trio. Especialy given the politics of the era.