Mike Tyson vs Rocky Marciano

[Solntse]

Who cares about that, that's the real question that need to be answered :

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2470226#post2470226

[M26]

A case could be made for either fighter in this fight.

Mike Tyson would of course be bigger, faster and more skilled than Rocky Marciano. He had a very solid chin and incredible punching power. Considering his way of coming out fast, I can envision Tyson overwhelming the slowstarting Marciano to win by early stoppage. Facing Jersey Joe Walcott, Marciano seemed uncomfortable with Walcott going after him like he did, and he was sent to the canvas. Walcotts early onslaught would be a walk in the park compared to a prime Tyson...

Marciano on the other hand, would make this an awkward fight for Tyson, being the shorter man, something Tysons style was not well suited for. Tyson also liked best chasing his foe, and there is no way Marciano would be backpaddling. He would stand his ground, dishing out his own wrecking punches.

This fight would be a slugfest from the get go, with Tyson jumping on Marciano with fast and powerful combos. Marciano would hang on for dear life, covering up, trying to use his crouching style as best he could. I believe that Marcianos chin would pass the test, and help him survive the first couple of rounds. Then the question would be if Tysons heart could provide enough courage for him to go into a painful and dangerous war against a human steamroller like Marciano. I am not convinced. Marciano on the other hand, liked nothing better than going toe to toe. In fact, he loved it. He was also relentless, had stamina to die for and kept his power throughout the fight. His chin was solid as well, and considering his size and style of fighting, I cannot see Tyson being able to take full advantage of his own assets.

I have discussed and visioned this fight for many, many years, and I am still not sure who would win. There are so many obvisous reasons to pick Tyson, but at the same time, I cannot help but think that Marciano could pull an upset.

Either Mike Tyson by tko2 or,

Rocky Marciano by late tko.

[Jim Jeffries]

A case could be made for either fighter in this fight.

Mike Tyson would of course be bigger, faster and more skilled than Rocky Marciano. He had a very solid chin and incredible punching power. Considering his way of coming out fast, I can envision Tyson overwhelming the slowstarting Marciano to win by early stoppage. Facing Jersey Joe Walcott, Marciano seemed uncomfortable with Walcott going after him like he did, and he was sent to the canvas. Walcotts early onslaught would be a walk in the park compared to a prime Tyson...

Marciano on the other hand, would make this an awkward fight for Tyson, being the shorter man, something Tysons style was not well suited for. Tyson also liked best chasing his foe, and there is no way Marciano would be backpaddling. He would stand his ground, dishing out his own wrecking punches.

This fight would be a slugfest from the get go, with Tyson jumping on Marciano with fast and powerful combos. Marciano would hang on for dear life, covering up, trying to use his crouching style as best he could. I believe that Marcianos chin would pass the test, and help him survive the first couple of rounds. Then the question would be if Tysons heart could provide enough courage for him to go into a painful and dangerous war against a human steamroller like Marciano. I am not convinced. Marciano on the other hand, liked nothing better than going toe to toe. In fact, he loved it. He was also relentless, had stamina to die for and kept his power throughout the fight. His chin was solid as well, and considering his size and style of fighting, I cannot see Tyson being able to take full advantage of his own assets.

I have discussed and visioned this fight for many, many years, and I am still not sure who would win. There are so many obvisous reasons to pick Tyson, but at the same time, I cannot help but think that Marciano could pull an upset.

Either Mike Tyson by tko2 or,

Rocky Marciano by late tko.

good post, but Marciano and Tyson were both 5'10" as far as I know.

[Hawkins]

A case could be made for either fighter in this fight.

Mike Tyson would of course be bigger, faster and more skilled than Rocky Marciano. He had a very solid chin and incredible punching power. Considering his way of coming out fast, I can envision Tyson overwhelming the slowstarting Marciano to win by early stoppage. Facing Jersey Joe Walcott, Marciano seemed uncomfortable with Walcott going after him like he did, and he was sent to the canvas. Walcotts early onslaught would be a walk in the park compared to a prime Tyson...

Marciano on the other hand, would make this an awkward fight for Tyson, being the shorter man, something Tysons style was not well suited for. Tyson also liked best chasing his foe, and there is no way Marciano would be backpaddling. He would stand his ground, dishing out his own wrecking punches.

This fight would be a slugfest from the get go, with Tyson jumping on Marciano with fast and powerful combos. Marciano would hang on for dear life, covering up, trying to use his crouching style as best he could. I believe that Marcianos chin would pass the test, and help him survive the first couple of rounds. Then the question would be if Tysons heart could provide enough courage for him to go into a painful and dangerous war against a human steamroller like Marciano. I am not convinced. Marciano on the other hand, liked nothing better than going toe to toe. In fact, he loved it. He was also relentless, had stamina to die for and kept his power throughout the fight. His chin was solid as well, and considering his size and style of fighting, I cannot see Tyson being able to take full advantage of his own assets.

I have discussed and visioned this fight for many, many years, and I am still not sure who would win. There are so many obvisous reasons to pick Tyson, but at the same time, I cannot help but think that Marciano could pull an upset.

Either Mike Tyson by tko2 or,

Rocky Marciano by late tko.

I agree, this is not very far from my own assesment. However I think there is one key factor that may play a key role. Marciano's tendency to throw those wild shots and get himself off balance. That would open a whole world for Tyson who was good at throwing fast hard shots when he had an opening.

[The Iron Man]

good post, but Marciano and Tyson were both 5'10" as far as I know.

Tyson was 5'11.5"

[Hawkins]

Tyson was 5'11.5"

I'm not sure that image really proves much other than to make him seem taller than he is. a couple of years ago Tyson himself said he was 5'10 plus in the mid 80's it was said he was 5'9...

[them_apples]

When Mike stands up straight he was always 5'11, there are plenty of references on that.

Besides Marciano is 186 lbs Tyson is 220

[Mike Tyson77]

How about fan man comes into the ring and KO's both fighters. Now the issue is closed.

[Hawkins]

I just never, and still don't understand, why lots of people resort to insulting fighters in an effort to build their favorites up. Especially in a fantasy matchu-up that could never take place.

[Verstyle]

I'm not sure that image really proves much other than to make him seem taller than he is. a couple of years ago Tyson himself said he was 5'10 plus in the mid 80's it was said he was 5'9...

I saw a video of Tyson explaining that he's 5'11 and a half. So thats enough evidence.