Quote Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom View Post
Quote Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust View Post
Rocky the Beast Marciano would knock out every one of those Fighters on the 1957
IF in 1957 >

He didn't have a 'bad back'.

The lower-back was causing major problems for Rocky. He could not work out hard,
or run for long-spells without suffering from spasms.

And his now lack-of-mobility {bending-low} forced him to stay upright, which was not good defensively.

But, his punches still felt like a 'Zebra Kick'.
March 1, 1957

Joe Louis >

I feel that Rocky Marciano would beat Floyd Patterson right now. I'm going to encourage Rocky
to return to the Ring, where he would be the first fighter to recapture the Heavyweight Championship.

Rocky would be too strong for Patterson. Rocky hurt you with every punch he threw. I would say he
would need about 3-Months to get ready. They could do it in June.

I don't think that Patterson would get by the 6th Round.