Who Was The Most Popular Heavyweight Of All Time (Apart From Ali And Tyson)?

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  1. bernie4366

    bernie4366 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Louis or Marciano, by a landslide. Dempsey had a lot of PR trouble.. the shiny shoes, war status etc. Liston wasn't loved at all, nor was Jack Johnson. Marciano was super popular because of his style and because he was white, and Louis was set up as a propaganda figure during WWII with the bum of the month club.
     
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    bernie4366 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No. In the states, Louis was very popular, but he can't really touch Ali anymore even in the US and worldwide, it's Ali head and shoulders above him.
     
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