Who would Marciano's 50th victim have been?

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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Who was around, who was in the cross-hairs, who were the top 2 or 3 contenders and was their anyone that could have troubled him?
     
    McGrain, Dec 25, 2011
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  2. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They were hoping Valdes beat Bob Satterfield to make a fight against Marciano seem appetizing but Valdez got owned by Satterfield and dropped for a 9 count in the 10th round. There really was no one of interest, Marciano despite the flash knock-down vs Moore dominated Archie and Floyd and Cus were not going to fight him. Liston had like 8 fights and was no-where in sight.....I think it was a good time to quit but would have liked to see him go for # 50 and the 44th KO but he just had to get away from Weill
     
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  3. janitor

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    I think that Willie Pastrano was being considered.
     
    janitor, Dec 25, 2011
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  4. mcvey

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    In an old B I article I still have somewhere,Marciano said he would have had to wait a year for Patterson.
    Valdes was beaten by Moore ,there really was not a stand out threat.
    Pastrano would not have made an exciting fight, though he may have fiddled his way to the distance.
    I would like to have seen Rocky in with Satterfield and Baker, but, neither would have got any of my money .
     
    mcvey, Dec 25, 2011
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  5. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Eventually, if he did fight again, it would have been Patterson.
     
    apollack, Dec 25, 2011
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  6. red cobra

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    Pastrano was smart and fast as **** and may have lasted 15 to lose a decision. hardly a satisfactory 50th for Rocky.
     
    red cobra, Dec 25, 2011
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  7. janitor

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    Patterson might have been 51 or 52, but I don't see him being Marciano's 50th opponent. The contract for the 50th fight would surely have been negotiated before Patterson had been moved into position.
     
    janitor, Dec 25, 2011
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  8. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Rock's camp had mentioned that he was going to have a fight in June of 1956...of course he retired in April 1956...
     
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  9. Mendoza

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    Maybe Rocky himself, as his back went bad.
     
    Mendoza, Dec 26, 2011
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  10. Bummy Davis

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    There really was no body around, Rocky still had a good 3-4 fights left in him but the circumstances with Weill and his lack of fights of interest made his decision easy
     
    Bummy Davis, Dec 26, 2011
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  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    FEBUARY 1956:

    Archie Moore
    Bob Baker
    Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson
    John Holman
    Willie Pastrano
    Nino Valdes
    Johnny Summerlin
    Bob Satterfield
    Young Jack Johnson
    Ezzard Charles
     
    McGrain, Dec 26, 2011
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  12. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    A step down in the quality of his opposition, and the revenue generated by the fight, look highly likley.
     
    janitor, Dec 26, 2011
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  13. McGrain

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    Baker, Jackson, Pastrano seem to be the front runners and Valdes and Satterfield would have definitely been fun? For me, my dream pick would be Summerlin.
     
    McGrain, Dec 26, 2011
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  14. Guyfawkes

    Guyfawkes Than who was phone?! Full Member

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    I remember reading an article saying if he were to fight again, it would be Patterson
     
    Guyfawkes, Dec 26, 2011
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  15. Lester1583

    Lester1583 Can you hear this? Full Member

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    Like you said Satterfield is guaranteed fun.

    Valdez - big heavyweight - interesting match-up.

    Why Summerlin?
     
    Lester1583, Dec 26, 2011
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