Tbh I don't know. Much as people here would like to deny it, Baer has a HUGE stylistic advantage, and was one of, if not the hardest puncher of all time, and Marciano wasn't exactly Willie Pep, when it came to defense. I guess it depends on which Baer shows up.
Rocky grinds him down, but has to take some teeth numbing shots in getting there. Marciano finally kos Max in 14.
This fight would turn out to be a matter of wills, Max Baer was a very hard hitter with a mean streak. Rocky Marciano also could hit, his right hand Suzi Q was his signature punch. Rocky only knew one gear and that was forward, the same for Max. I see Rocky taking this one on points. As we have seen many times before, Rocky the more relentless fighter here, had unending stamina down the stretch in this bruising affair.
Baer undoubtedly has a stylistic advantage, which I reluctantly pick against, given what I know about both men. If Baer wanted it enough, he would probably win!
what stylistic advantage do you see? this was asked by another poster of another poster above...I too am curious about this stylistic advantage you see.