Rocky Marciano vs Sonny Liston

In reality, Liston would destroy Marciano.

First off, Marciano was only 5'11, 188lbs and had a 67 inch reach. Liston, only an inch taller at 6''0, BUT, was at 220lbs and had an 84 inch reach. Liston was a Boxer-Puncher and used his jab to set his opponents up whilst Marciano was a Swarmer who went for the KO. Liston, was not only a Boxer-Puncher, but also a Slugger, he slugged it out in the Patterson fights and a bit in the Williams fight. He could fight both as a Boxer-Puncher and a Slugger.

Marciano needs to get inside to win, but that's the problem. Liston has the STRONGEST jab of all time, the greatest jab, he'd keep Marciano away whilst throwing Right-Hands, Left-Hooks, etc. You see, if a fighter did get inside, Liston would pound them with his power-shots.

Liston's power is superior to Rocky's, his physical size, skills, etc. The only disadvantage he has is Stamina, Rocky had more stamina.But I honestly don't see him getting past Liston in the early rounds. If he does it wouldn't matter. Liston also had great stamina.

Rounds 1-2, I can see Marciano firing bombs, but failing to land them and get inside. Liston would use his jab to keep Rocky away, causing a cut above his eye.

Rounds 2-4, Marciano is still fighting, but Liston scores a knockdown, Marciano gets up and carries on, Liston switches styles and fights Marciano at his own game, using his Slugger style, he pounds Marciano with his superior strength.

Round 5, Marciano is losing on scorecards and his physical disadvantage is proving too much, Rocky has heart, but Liston did too, Liston pounds him and pushes him to the ropes, pounding at him, but Rocky is saved by the bell.

Round 6, Liston uses his jab more, and catches Rocky with a Right-Hand, he gets Rocky to the ropes and pounds him, Lefts, Right, Crosses, etc. Marciano has resistance but is unable to stop Liston, whilst Marciano is at the ropes, Liston pounds with everything he has, Marciano can't take anymore, and he collapses. Losing the count.

Liston's physical advantage, heart and style will prove too much for Rocky.

Liston by KO in 6.




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Rocky was NOT a better boxer.

 

That's not the point. You said Rocky was a better boxer than Liston. You're just wrong.

 

Liston had a 16 inch reach advantage. Ricky's not getting inside. You can't generalize from the Martin fight because Liston was over a decade, past his prime.

 

That's not what you said. You said, Marciano was a better boxer.

 

Marciano couldn't box for ****. He had no skills whatsoever