Some Of The Old Timers Weigh In...... "MARCIANO"

[mafiajoey]

Marciano was the best HW of his era, fought the best fighters available during that time, and finished his career with a perfect 49-0, what more can you really ask of a HW champion?

It's possible Marciano gets beat by Ali, Holmes, Foreman or the bigger Heavyweights of the more modern era, but who cares, he did his thing.

BTW Joey, I think Pacquiao knocks Marciano out in about 3 rounds.

Nobody is denying that. This thread resurrects itself on countless forums every year at least once. I try to ignore them the best I can but they beat me down after a time. Marciano gets full marks for doing what he did at the time he did it. He's a folk hero and that's cool.

This notion that because of that or some condo sized computer Marciano beats Ali is border line lunacy. That's not a personal shot at anyone but it is one directed at the very premise.

I try not to get into heavy discussions or arguments about who wins hypothetical all-timer matchups. Because although for example, prime Ali would likely have boxed circles around Marciano, busted up his face, and went on to win a UD/TKO, unless they actually fought each other, it's still just a guess. So why get serious, it ain't worth fussing about.

Thanks for the input on this one, you too Marble