Those 2 charlatains could NEVER break The Brockton Blockbuster's or The Brown Bomber's records.
IT WAS DESTINY.
Those 2 charlatains could NEVER break The Brockton Blockbuster's or The Brown Bomber's records.
IT WAS DESTINY.
I don't think these records really mean anything to begin with, the fighters have their own legacies. Marciano is remembered because he retired as the undefeated HW champion of the world, it's not about his 49 fights, he only had a few good opponents and title defenses! Wlad has to be given some credit for reigning as HW champion for a long period of time, as only a handful of others guys, Louis being one of, have done. Floyd has done something massive in his own right going undefeated(or at least never being badly beaten) over so long in multiple weights. He probably has almost as many truly good fighters on his resume as the other 3 guys in this thread combined imo.
"Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it."
George Foreman
Chocolatito will, I think he is actually the definition of perfect. I watch him owe, the fight with Estrada was outsanding and how he beat Viloria was world class. Just everything he does is so on point, he's just the man, don't even care about his weight.. If you are s genuine boxing man, he is the extreme outstander. Can't wait to see
Him in 2016, the rematch with Estrada with be special.
Floyd won his first title in Oct. 1998 and owned at least one title until he retired in Sept 2015.
That is 17 years as champion and undefeated in 49 fights.
Lets wait and see who can touch that. Sure he never stayed in a division to accomplishment that but he cant be blamed for outgrowing divisions. In many ways its much more impressive what he did. Much more akin to that p4p thing people like to throw around.
Hopkins could beat Azteca and Moore for the longevity title if he hangs around.
"Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it."
George Foreman
Last edited by IamInuit; 12-07-2015 at 08:35 AM.
"Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it."
George Foreman
Yes, like I said before, Rocky was 8-4 as an Amateur, as Coley Wallace Joe DeAngelis Henry Lester & Bob Girard all beat him.
April 15, 1946 Henry Lester L-DQ 3
August 23, 1946 Joe DeAngelis L 3
January 17, 1947 Bob Girard L 3
March 1, 1948 Coley Wallace L 3
here are Rocky's PRO FIGHTS 1947 and 1948 fights. HOWEVER![]()
12 1948-12-14 178 Gilley Ferron 198 3 4 0 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA W TKO 2/6
time: 2:21
Marciano slashed Ferron's left eyebrow and floored him three times in the second round, to score a technical knockout in 2:21.
11 1948-11-29 185 James Patrick Connolly 213 8 5 0 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W TKO 1/8
time: 0:57 referee: Ben Maculan
A fast right to the head dropped Connolly for "nine," but he was in such bad shape that the referee then stopped the fight.
10 1948-10-04 178 Bob Jefferson 172 3 2 0 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W TKO 2/6
time: 2:30 referee: Ben Maculan
The fight was stopped after Jefferson was dropped twice for nine-counts.
9 1948-09-30 179 Gilbert Cardone 189 0 1 0 Uline Arena, Washington, District of Columbia, USA W KO 1/4
time: 0:36
Marciano ended the fight in just 36 seconds.
8 1948-09-20 182 Bill Hardeman 206½ 1 4 0 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W KO 1/6
7 1948-09-13 183 Humphrey Jackson 254 4 2 0 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W KO 1/6
time: 1:08
6 1948-08-30 184¼ Jimmy Weeks 190 debut Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W TKO 1/6
time: 2:50 referee: Sharkey Buonanno
5 1948-08-23 184 Eddie Ross 175 15 0 1 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W KO 1/6
time: 1:03
According to B.R. Beardon, this was Marciano's first fight with Charley Goldman in his corner and Al Weill as manager.
4 1948-08-09 183 Bobby Quinn 183 8 0 0 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W KO 3/4
time: 0:22
3 1948-07-19 186¼ John Edwards 173½ 1 1 0 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W KO 1/4
time: 1:19
2 1948-07-12 185 Harry Bilazarian 175 3 5 0 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA W TKO 1/4
1 1947-03-17 192 Lee Epperson 185 debut Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA W KO 3/4
Last edited by IamInuit; 12-07-2015 at 08:36 AM.
No big deal to me I just wanted the record straight that whatever that comment was supposed to mean I did not say it. It may have contradicted something I said earlier in this thread and then it would make my original point a modified in some way. & I actually did not have the time to figure out how that misquote could or could not affect the fluidity of this thread thanks for fixing it. Remember the 71 points now hahaha
"Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it."
George Foreman
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