Would Frazier rank ahead of Marciano had he retired after beating Ali?

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  1. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ali maybe., But I cant put Fraizer's wins over Ellis, Quarry, Bonavena and Foster pass Marciano's thumpings on Moore, Walcott, and Charles, I belive Moore, Walcott and Charles were BETTER fighters and a level above Ellis, Quarry, and Bonavena, They are indeed a level about the guys Fraizer beat.
     
  2. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think it was like 3 mill. Not sure, I'll have to check up on it.
     
  3. albinored

    albinored Active Member Full Member

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    pontius..I think Frazier would have beaten Marciano because neither fighter could fight backing up, and i think Frazier's faster left hook would have got to Marciano quicker and harder than Marciano's wild overhand right. Plus,Frazier had better balance. So, I think Marciano would have given ground first.

    I don't rate Frazier as an all-time great because while he was a force to contend with he didn't have a style that he could adept to an opponent's problems....just charge in and wing that wide left hook. I have him somewhere near the top of the second tier.
     
  4. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    So you rank Foreman at the top of the second tier too then?