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And it should be noted Louis actually walked into the Marciano fight as the slight betting favourite.

LaStarza (in fight 1) was also a betting favourite to beat the Brockton Blockbuster.
Why was Layne the favorite, If it was well into Rockys career? Was Rocky not respected still to that day?
Was Rocky good with both hands?
Which is your favorite KO?
Marciano at the time was just considered a crude slugger, who would get found out, the moment he met any class.

The only reason he got these big fights, was his incredible support, which pretty much guaranteed a sell out, for each of his bouts.

Rocky had deceptively fast hands, and power in both, of course he favoured his 'Suzy Q' (overhand right), but he could punch with his left as well.

As for my favourite KO? It maybe cliche, but his KO of Walcott in their first bout, was an all-time classic one punch finish; even if ironically he landed two punches!