I don't think he felt he had anything else to prove or any other threats to conquer, so why not retire on top. He took on the best competition available during his reign. And while I have no proof I certainly don't think it had anything to do with Patterson or especially Liston.
Marciano's answer to a bunch of school children who asked if he thought he could beat Patterson shortly after Floyd beat Archie Moore for the title -"If I said I could beat him I would be bragging. If I said I would lose to him I'd be lying."
That maybe the best quote I ever heard in sports. I'll be using that. Im surprised I never heard it.
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