Rocky Marciano vs. Bob Fitzsimmons

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  1. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One has to wonder whether he would study prime Fitz, if there was any film available.
     
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  2. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    You don't see me picking Marciano over Tyson, Liston, Foreman do you? Looks like the jokes on you :good
     
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  3. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    I would say he is. Marciano knows how to keep his hands up high, knows how to throw punches in bunches, knows how to punch with leverage and torque, and knows how to bob, roll, duck, slip and weave with his upperbody in his crouch.
     
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  4. Surf-Bat

    Surf-Bat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What really impressed me when when watching the films of his title winning effort was how Walcott usually only landed his first punch and not his follow-ups. Rocky knew Joe had a nasty kick and made sure that he protected himself against those combos really well.
     
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