Sonny Liston vs. Jersey Joe Walcott

Legend X · Feb 29, 2012

I would expect to see Liston win this. Probably by decision.

Bummy Davis · Feb 29, 2012

RockysSplitNose said: ↑

Exactly that probably was the prime Walcott right there in the first Marciano fight - Walcott himself said he never better in a fight in his life - I think we can safely say that the first Marciano fight is where Walcott peaked - unfortunately in hindsight it was also the fight where he ran into the toughest fighter he ever faced in his career who was also peaking in parrallel
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Bummy Davis · Feb 29, 2012

FlyingFrenchman said: ↑

Walcott peaked later in his career. I think he was as good as ever vs. Marciano (at least in their first fight). He was at his best in some of his losses but there should be no shame in losing to Louis x2, Charles 2 out of 4, and Marciano x2. I'm not sure Liston would have done as well vs. these 3 all-time greats. He deserved the win vs. Louis in their first fight. He was up on points vs. Louis in their rematch and vs. Marciano (first fight) prior to getting stopped.

Walcott had quicker hands, quicker feet, better footwork, better stamina, and better defense.

He had good power but less than Liston, was very strong but maybe not as strong as Liston.

Both fighters were durable but I'll take Liston's chin over Walcott's.

I will add that when the going got tough Walcott stuck to his fight plan better.

I'll take Walcott on points in a great fight.
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Bummy Davis · Feb 29, 2012

lufcrazy said: ↑

This is a very poor post.

From 44-50 walcot beat everyone he faced bar savold (injury) and rocky (come from behind stoppage).

He beat charles, maxim, ray, bivins as well as a host of ranked heavyweights and he deserved the first louis fight.

Liston did not dominate the sport from 58. That is a complete misrepresentation.

He had a great 1960 and that's the earliest from which you can claim he ruled the division.
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MadcapMaxie · Mar 1, 2012

I think Liston would take this, probably by KO he's not Foreman who is only dangerous for the first 5 rounds he can be in there till the 15th if need be. Walcott certainly has some moments , probably makes Liston look silly at times but i think he might walk into something major at some time. All of the greatest fighters Walcott faced he always managed to get tagged badly and either dropped or KO'd and i think Liston punches harder than any of them.

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