How Will History Remember Rocky Marciano?

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  • macthechamp
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    #11
    Originally posted by £Hank$Moody€
    I noticed

    "the lack of good opposition on his resume."

    "Most" of just about anyone's resume is comprised of C level fighters or worse.
    When you only face about 10 good opponents in 49 fights, your resume is lacking.

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    • Jim Jeffries
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      #12
      Originally posted by macthechamp
      When you only face about 10 good opponents in 49 fights, your resume is lacking.
      Try to leave serious discussion to the grownups.

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      • HaglerSteelChin
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        #13
        The man fought with one of the smallest reaches in HW history. He beat bigger men which is something some boxing fans have a hard on for when giving props to fighters. Yes he beat Joe Louis and Charles on the downside; but that dosen't take away from his wins. He was losing in some of his fights and got a KO when needed. His fight with Walcott and Moore are still solid wins. This man was both physically and skillfully out gun and yet he won every fight and was undefeated.

        Marciano's race is an issue. If a white fighter is undefeated than he had to fight tomato cans and journeyman the public can't accept it.

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        • macthechamp
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          #14
          Originally posted by £Hank$Moody€
          Try to leave serious discussion to the grownups.
          Mad that I don't worship your hero, are ya? Too bad.

          I come onto this forum to display my opinions. I know some people may not agree with them and that's fine. It won't stop me from stating it.

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          • StarshipTrooper
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            #15
            Originally posted by macthechamp
            When you only face about 10 good opponents in 49 fights, your resume is lacking.
            We're not talking about Tyson's resume we're talking about Marciano's.

            Poet

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            • Schmerzen
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              #16
              i would have loved to see him fight sonny liston

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