Re: Rocky Marciano ~ 'A Fight Between Cassius Clay and Me Would Have Been Horrible'

Originally Posted by
Bill Paxtom
Rocky Marciano
"If we did fight."
"I would probably have to focus on Clay's forearms and biceps to sap his strength. I doubt
that I would able to catch him in the chin. He is very quick you know."
"If the Ring was a 20' Square, I'm not sure if I could catch him. He makes all those funny
moves by dodging and leaning. I would probably have to adjust my style. I know that he
wouldn't stand and trade with me, because that would be disastrous on his part."
"I could see him dancing and moving in circles all night long. Boy, that would be one
boring non-action fight."

Haha, did he really say that??!!
What a legend!!
I once considered this match, had Muhammad beating him, and still do considering a 1970's Ali but for a young 60's Cassius Clay, that could be a bit hasty.
If LHW Doug Jones can beat Muhammad, and if a LHW bum Henry Cooper can basically KO him with 1 punch, well, the floor is open for Rocky isn't it.
It could even come down to Muhammad only winning through a gift decision or farcial other result, just as in Ali's actual career
"Enough with the games mate! Your messing with the Grand Master!"
Lennox Lewis
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