Would a Prime Joe Louis KO Rocky Marciano?

[Killa Killa]

In your opinion....?

I know Marciano beat him past his prime, but what odds would you give a prime Louis of knocking out Marciano....?

[happyman]

nope, styles make fights. marciano wrecks him every time.

[Capaedia]

I give him a very good chance.

Joe Louis' footwork was very good at keeping him out of range and setting up his punches, same with his jab.

Guess who had 67" arms and was slower of hand and foot?

[ElBossHogg™]

I say no but his skills will always lend a what if to the question

[Killa Killa]

I'm just curious....

I haven't seen much of the guy, but I'm just wondering....

[TBear]

In his prime Louis would have knocked out Marciano.

[Capaedia]

I recommend you ask this in the history section.

[FightMoney]

Watch the fight...Joe had Marciano reaching, missing, and off his game early then Joe ran out of gas

In his prime Joe was faster, stronger, and had more endurance. Prime Joe would definitely beat Marciano...maybe by KO

[dc3383]

Yes he would have Ko'd him

[Bolo Punch]

IMO, no, but he'd win big over 15 rounds. Marciano's chin was good and his durability was even better. Plus, you always have to give him the puncher's chance.

I'm going with Louis by decision though.