Whose 49-0 is truly greater? Mayweather or Marciano?

[Larry the boss]

This is an interesting question, and my first thought is that Marciano's 49-0 is of more historical import given that the heavyweights have for the most part commanded the sport in a way other divisions don't and can't. To be a "heavyweight" means just that and implies the obvious result, more damage. IMHO Floyd's "undefeated" record is really secondary to his skill sets in the ring, and marketing prowess. I think he could have had losses and still have been as successful, because some fans didn't just want Mayweather to lose, they wanted him to get beat down.

To be an undefeated heavyweight is mythical, to be an undefeated welterweight is commendable.

Name someone who went thru 5 divisions undefeated

[Avenge Myself]

Manny was p4p top 5 WBO Champion and was not 2-3..lol...Louis won fights against fringe contenders,you know like Briggs is on this great winning streak

Actually Manny was more like 3-3 in his last 6 fights when Floyd picked him since he really lost the 3rd JMM fight. When Pac was in his prime in 2010 it was "health comes first" or "he must join tmt".

Last I checked Joe Louis is ranked the #1 Heavyweight of all time by the IBRO and the #1 Greatest puncher of all time by Ring Magazine. And Rocky knocked him out and also knocked out Ezzard Charles who was the 2nd man to beat Louis.

So your FLOWMOLE OPINION is INCONSEQUENTIAL.

[Avenge Myself]

Holy ****. So now Joe Louis was healthy and on a hot streak for the Marciano fight? I know it's Floyd so we must discredit him but holy **** never heard that one before

So now Pacquiao was prime and hadn't been KTFO6 and coming off of multiple losses when Floyd fought him? So now Oscar was prime and hadn't been KTFO by Hopkins when Floyd fought him?

Prime or not, Rocky's win over Louis, Moore, Charles and Walcott is leagues above anything Fraud Armstrong has done.

Name someone who went thru 5 divisions undefeated

Name someone who went 49-0 at HEAVYWEIGHT and won almost all his fights by KNOCK OUT.

Also Rocky wasn't a drug cheat like your hero Fraud IV Armstrong Jr.

[Phenom]

Because Floyd Mayweather beat pacquiao i will vote for him .
Just of his 48th win Floyd moves up about 10 spots in the ATG list that win vindicated his career

[Slip Stream]

Name someone who went thru 5 divisions undefeated

This isn't about raw accomplishments, I wish it were, because if that were the case, Floyd would get the credit he deserves. (Eventually...) No, this is about the perceptions of fans and the importance of the heavyweight division. Think about Louis's fights with schmeling and what they did for the collective mental health of the USA and Germany. Again, this isn't to take anything away from Floyd or any other non-heavyweight just pointing to a historical perceptions people have had, and like it or not perceptions are far more important than facts to some.

[Avenge Myself]

This is an interesting question, and my first thought is that Marciano's 49-0 is of more historical import given that the heavyweights have for the most part commanded the sport in a way other divisions don't and can't. To be a "heavyweight" means just that and implies the obvious result, more damage. IMHO Floyd's "undefeated" record is really secondary to his skill sets in the ring, and marketing prowess. I think he could have had losses and still have been as successful, because some fans didn't just want Mayweather to lose, they wanted him to get beat down.

To be an undefeated heavyweight is mythical, to be an undefeated welterweight is commendable.

Good post.

[Juof]

Floyd imo and im a pac fan

[SalimShady1212]

As numerous legends said recently, Floyd's 49-0 is not a record. It's been beaten by multiple guys and smashed by Chavez sr. The record only counts for heavyweights is what they stated. And before I'm accused of anything, Floyd is one of my favourite fighters.

[SalimShady1212]

Name someone who went thru 5 divisions undefeated

There's no limit to how big a heavyweight can be, it's the highest weight class and people need to fight guys of all different sizes whereas in those 5 divisions you'd fight guys who are a similar weight.

[Larry the boss]

As numerous legends said recently, Floyd's 49-0 is not a record. It's been beaten by multiple guys and smashed by Chavez sr. The record only counts for heavyweights is what they stated. And before I'm accused of anything, Floyd is one of my favourite fighters.

No fighter in history has ever gone 49-0,26-0 in title fights,went thru 5 divisions,won 4 lineal titles and 12 world titles...it has never even close to have been done