Jersey Joe Walcott vs Rocky Marciano - Classic Rivalry Recap

Jersey Joe Walcott vs Rocky Marciano - Classic Rivalry Recap
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[@mirazusta2002]

Fantastic vintage footage of an equally fantastic era in boxing, Jersey Joy Walcott and Rocky Marciano were both in a league of their own. Thank you very much for posting.

[@jamespercival5371]

Briliant

[@debajyotinath5021]

Rocky Marciano doesn't look very muscular or big as some of his opponents. His boxing style also doesn't look very technical. But he has tremendous capability to absorb hits to his body and chin and keep fighting with the same intensity. That, and his sledgehammer hands got him past through everyone.

[@OliverOils]

I read somewhere that Rocky apparently doesn't bulk up on purpose so he feels lighter and have more stamina when fighting that's pretty smart to me

[@chrisevans5259]

After watching and studying this fight numerous times over the years, I've come to realize how tough and resilient Marciano really was,...Walcott was stepping into his punches with power, and connecting frequently and Rocky took a real beating, tha t few would have survived,....but rockys bull like strength and iron will saw him weather the storm, and fight back,....Marcianos incredible stamina and conditioning enabled him to stay strong deep into fights,....and this fight more than any illustrated this,...going into the 13 rd ,...he was 8-4 down on many scorecards,...and only a knockout would see he become champ,.....and he did,...that sledgehammer right, knocking the champ cold out......people always disclaim Rocky as a poor champ who only beat bums, or old boxers,....if say just study the fighter, and his will to win at all costs, ...WINNING when the odds are against you,...well Rocky always dug deep,.and always found a way to win....and to me that's the sign of a great fighter, and a great champ....if which Rocky certainly was.

[@thatonehead]

Rocky was something else when it came to how tough he was. Absolutely reckless, if he didn’t have that chin i’m convinced he would have been just another boxer. The fact that his chin and resilience is pretty much what made him great should say just how tough he was

[@frankpaya690]

@@thatonehead not only the chin,the right-hand didn't "hurt" either

[@chrisevans5259]

Absolutely correct, ...you can't win 49 fights,....with 43 knockouts with just a sound chin,.....he was the roughest .toughest, most resilient, and most determined fighter ever to step into the ring....who simply out fought and outlasted everyone he stepped into the ring with.......awesome fighter

[@davidcopson5800]

Absolutely true.

[@howardsmith8430]

Chris Evans He needed to dig deep to beat this 38 year old.

[@bigal2748]

"You're punches were strong and powerful, you were moving around so good, you're the hardest puncher i ever fought, on the night we fought i beleive you were the greatest." - Marciano to Walcott.

imagine how rocky felt when he beat his idol the great joe louise film on rocky said he paid for joes medical expenses true or not rocky had respect for his foes

[@scottgrimes4563]

What class

[@Lucille69caddy]

Wayne Gillard SHUT UP Ishkabibble!

[@louisj.marciano2562]

Wayne Gillard - You are a coward... You are nothing compared to ROCKY MARCIANO. If ROCKY MARCIANO is a bum with all that he achieved what are you..... I’m a MARCIANO and I’m alive and well..... say that to me. I will defend my family name till the end...

[@larryjohnson2371]

@@louisj.marciano2562 How many Hall of Famers did Marciano beat? I'm talking about Heavyweights?

[@shanebowers7902]

Marciano was a machine

[@jackplugg4529]

Joe Walcott had a neat trick, he used to lean back onto the ropes, then using the bounce back from the ropes to launch a punch at his opponent. In the 13th round of the first fight, he was about to do it when Rocky hit him with a punch that would have dropped a cart horse! Rocky Marciano undefeated heavyweight Chapion of the world. 49-0. A record that still stands today. In an interview Walcott once said of Rocky, that "The Rock" was unique in that he did not feel pain! 46 of Rocky's 49 opponents were knocked out or stopped.

[@mirazusta2002]

Yours is most interesting input, I enjoy that kind of information, cheers man!

[@onlythewise1]

@smith western make up for alot of what he was a smart boxer

[@glynhannaford7332]

Ali used to bounce off the ropes that way too. Good comment bud.

[@jamesben9589]

43*

[@barrykime5580]

@@glynhannaford7332 Yes often.

[@stevefowler2112]

Greatest fight recap video I have ever seen...both fighters look like they definitely deserved their world class stature; lots of talent in that ring.

[@24hotfuzzJake]

Marciano for a small heavyweight was one though guy, true grit ....

[@raulgutierrez5920]

A la "CANELO" Mexico and ltaly!!😎🍻👍saud

[@jeffwilson4693]

Whew, that was a heck of a fight. Both winners in my book.

[@ance2264]

Now that was a boxing match!

[@johnfitzjohn4300]

ROCKY never took a backward step

[@peterleitch48]

And that was throughout his entire career John. The Rock was simply awesome. I will take him to defeat anyone, of any era, at around187 pounds, best of three.

[@larryjohnson2371]

@@peterleitch48 U crazy!He would have been backing up vs Sonny Liston and that's a fact!! He was bigger ,taller could hit like Rocky and his jab was awesome! Liston,5 th Rd ko!

[@juliojames5986]

Rocky at 6ft 1” 218# ....I dunno who beats him or, what I mean to say, no one goes the distance. Dumbass me, no one did beat him !

[@keithclark486]

He stepped back before he sat down to take a 💩.

[@sTrailbikes]

Gee Jersey Joe wasnt afraid to slug with Rocky, what a great fight.

[@11calman]

I listened to this in 1952, Wow we had the radio blaring, we thought Jersey Joe was going to kick Ass. When I see it today I didn't realise about the head butts, low blows, Elbows, holding on

[@sahbikardi7801]

that was like 70 years ago man,how old r u?

[@bobroberts7029]

100s

[@kingbastard8938]

Rocky had absorbed some brutal shots from Joe throughout the fight, but still had the strength in the 13th to drop a tremendous champion with one big right hand.....amazing!

[@davidcarter6959]

Rocky's over hand right was the equivalent to the wrecking ball from outer space .

[@mikelomez9313]

@@davidcarter6959 lol😂 that was an absolute nuclear right!!

[@tommackay7433]

You mean a very old champion. How old was Walcott in this fight, 82? BFD. Rocky is one of the most overrated heavyweights of all time.

[@scottpuryear2810]

Great determination gotta give it to the rock

[@Lucille69caddy]

Tom MacKay SHUT UP. 49-0 is all you need to know👊🏼

[@kengordon8104]

That's was the fastest 10 count I ever seen even with the footage being old ..

[@constantdarkfog49]

Rocky Marciano never gave up , he was a true champion. Only undefeated boxer of all time.

[@montbrink4700]

No he not

[@irishledden4924]

@@montbrink4700 Sure was!

[@beatlejim64]

Best right hand ever thrown!!!

[@edwardbenton8323]

Never seen a boxer take a beating for 12 rounds and still found the mark. 46 knockouts and the toughest guy in the ring.

[@jesp1423]

Rocky had a granite chin. #RESPECT

[@RedFeng007]

Ted Lowry hurts Rocky badly in their first fight.

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

@@RedFeng007 49 and 0.

[@herbbowler2461]

Rocky also never tired. And hit very hard even in the later rounds. Sooner or later he would land the bomb.

[@teodorolaso424]

@brother sly solicitud aceptada

[@justplainbrad7713]

@naaim sharif Do you know this for a fact, "Matter of a fact since Rocky had ties to the mob", or is simply repeating rumors? You know nothing about a man that died before you were old enough to know what boxing was. It is "documented fact" that Jersey Joe was heavily connected. Also a few years later, Liston & Clay, was mafia dictated. That was a total fix, as Clay could never handle a beast like Liston. Hell, even the potus J.F. Kennedy declared that Patterson must win over Liston, as he wanted a respectable, and well liked man to be Champion...not a junk/jail-yard dog like Liston. Simply because he was Italian & white, did not mean he must have won only fixed fights. Marciano was one punch from losing to both Walcott & Charles. Ezzard Charles opened-up Rocky's nose like a banana-split, and his manager was ready to throw-in the towel, and the referee was also ready to stop the fight, but Rocky unleashed a barrage of shots and stopped Charles. That was not mafia orchestrated! Rocky was a tough out, and if you came to fight him, you'd better be ready to defend from the opening bell, until you could take no more battering. It's not honest to bad-mouth somebody, using hearsay/gossip. If you can't prove what you say...it is only "gossip", and we all know that "only old widows spread gossip", "men make gossip"!

[@finally_startingtopost]

Great Job Rummy - From Chicago... The site of the ref counting out a possibly dead man always illustrates how different things were back then....Marciano's conditioning and stamina were insane along with his ability to absorb punishment...

[@1LOCKNLOAD]

So true. He said he would take 2 to get in 1. Tough as nails. Heavyweights now days are about done in 8 rounds and Rocky was still winging um in the 15th. I've watched the 1st Charles fight and in the fifteenth Rocky was still going strong. Relentless.

[@johnadlesic6800]

Yes: Im thinking (even though cant be true): "He's dead, Man. Jersey Joe is dead. Stop Counting and check his eyes!" Brutal. Rocky was amazing: in boxing, isn't the toughest, per se, the best? He who outlasts, Lasts Last,,,SEE Max Cady (CAPE FEAR...I know. He didnt last in the end. But see Chain Fight)).

[@ndotl]

Rocky's age: 29. Walcott's age: 38.

[@not2tees]

Not tall, not a long reach, not too thickly muscled or built up but every ounce strong as steel, plus a steel will and endurance like no one else and yep, a living legend. What a great Walcott was, as well.

[@beatlejim64]

Floored for the first time in his career...cut and blinded for 3-4 rounds...behind on all score cards...then in the 13th...lands the best right hand ever...KO's JJW...and win the title!!! Sportswriter Red Smith said:"He was the toughest...strongest...most completely dedicated fighter who ever wore gloves! Fear wasn't in his vocabulary...and pain had no meaning!"

[@lordburlap4514]

That mammoth knockout punch that pulverized Walcott travelled about twelve inches....amazing.

[@2serveand2protect]

That punch from walcott that rocks Ezzard Charles right at the beginning is the same punch that Walcott used on Marciano - except Rocky came right up, and continued takiing punishment just to land one perfect shot at the thirteenth round, sending Joe to sleep for 5 minutes.

[@scotttyson8661]

It looks like George Foreman copied that sneaky lefthook upper cut he put Cooney away

[@TFB97]

💯

[@BL77357]

Best boxing channel ever!!!

[@bishlap]

BL7 ain't lying - look at the beating Rock takes from the old man - granted, Walcott was a great puncher/boxer, so no shame in getting beaten up by him... but THE ROCK was Champ for those reasons, he had heart a punch and talent - and STAMINA like no other heavy I've ever seen. Had this gone to the judges, was close for sure, and I'm sure each judge had the same rounds cored differently - that's the danger in a decision, leaving the outcome to humans/human nature.

[@ysoitney]

I've watched this and many other commentaries on this fight. Yours is far and away, the best. The content and tambour of the voice are a compelling combination. I really appreciate the craft you put into this. Thank you.

[@mikemike7345]

Rocky has to be one of the toughest heavyweights ever not the best but the toughest cuz he took Abby in it he came back and won he had some balls

[@pgroove163]

both great fighters..but damn rocky was something else

[@Colsoloact-po9wv]

@@pgroove163 Rocky would have creamed the heavyweights of today....even though he was not much more than a modern day Cruiserweight......he just had mammoth strength and a will like no other fighter ever!

[@zackezzo2636]

Rocky Marciano was and is the Best

[@fuckzogtube]

Having a granite jaw certainly helped him a lot of course. He took some clean shots that would certainly knock out cold some competition while he just shrugged them off and resumed fighting.

[@mirazusta2002]

Rocky really rocks! Period!

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

walcott 's skills and slickness were impressive .holding behind the head , trying to sneak in a quick rabbit punch or two.but rocky is a legend.

[@roadtrip2943]

Rock took a beating then delivered the all time greatest knockout

[@erectnoodle625]

i personally think frazier's ko vs ali was the greatest but rockys was also amazing

[@ezirulez4eva175]

Frazier didn't ko Ali

[@rickrick5041]

Ezi rulez 4 eva You shouldn’t have told him. He was living his dream

[@larryjohnson2371]

@@erectnoodle625 It wasn't no ko,Ali got knocked down!!! Smh Fight Of The Century!!!

[@TemperTemper...]

@@erectnoodle625 That must have been in your dreams.

[@davonbenson4361]

Rocky Marciano was a god damn cyborg.

[@jimmyingram9657]

Don’t bring me down

[@AAron-jj7zx]

Its unbelievable to watch him eat those shots from Jersey Joe. Joe was stepping into everyone of them and most looked to make great contact. I've seen some comments comparing these fighters to more modern ones and I think most points are valid, but I don't think we can underplay how hearty many fighters from this era were. I think it certainly should be considered in any old school/new school comparison we make.

[@alvalankerofficial]

Without a doubt I believe those guys from the 1800's up to the 70s or 80s were much tougher than guys now.

[@johnshogskins4443]

Modern HWs would need early KOs to beat the old skool. Too well conditioned and tough.

[@anushmikael2540]

@@alvalankerofficial dont forget the90s they were one of the best

[@RobWitchdoctor]

Yeah ones now have more tech ique, athletiscism those guys were probably tougher live, having all those all the time. Look up Harry Grebs record. Lol. Always fighting. Always boxing.

[@ianbrewer4843]

@@anushmikael2540 Agree, the Marciano era then the 80's-90's, were the toughest and best for heavyweights, imo

[@WhiteStone21475]

Watching this immediately after watching George Forman fighting took some adjusting. I will watch a few more of Rocky's fights and title defenses. Thank you for posting this fight.

[@johnmontgomery9100]

Two outstanding Warriors. Great bout to watch.

[@aspetm3846]

No body could beat Rocky Marciano the legend.

[@danielbarraza2913]

It was like a movie fight, the challenger struggling to put up a fight against the champion and if it wasn't for that incredible oportunity, that punch, he would've lost for unanimous decision. One of my favourite fights of al time.

[@benballi8798]

Rocky fought at about 189 lbs, thats crazy, he was whiooping dudes 20 libs heavier than him, he had a true heavyweight power.

[@stevecochran2677]

Rummy by far has the best channel for fight fans !! I always feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I see a new video from Rummy. Many thanks to Rummy for the great entertainment he produces.

[@mikekious4125]

I didn't realize what a good fight this was till now. Wow, both men could take as well as give.

[@RockerPortwell]

Marciano is the toughest guy ever existed. Imagine a bar brawl with this guy LOL

[@plumpistrumpi]

@slip satch It would be short.

[@stephenwilliams4801]

Adamo Boari my mate ..lol

[@Don-co9zs]

fn stupid comment

[@ttcookn8246]

His conditioning was unbelievable. I’m 75 and started watching fights on Friday night with my dad and my uncle. He was the best of all fighters . Not a lot of talent but totally tough. 49-0🦾

[@hayesman76]

In the early rounds of the first fight Walcott held Marciano’s head with his left hand and punched him with his right hand. He also hit Marciano in the back of his head at one point. I’m wondering if that’s why Rocky gave him another tap as he was falling as payback after hitting him with the knockout punch.

[@deanladue3151]

Legendary fight, Marciano was that rare breed of boxer who was so tenacious and resilient. He would take an awful lot of punishment, but if he connected with that one big one, it was game over. More often than not, he did.

[@reachfanatic1234]

Literally two of my favorite fighters from this era of boxing. Maybes it’s the name similarity but I always liked Jersey Joe’s awkward movements and it almost reminded me of a glitch in a video game

[@stevebarrow5154]

jersey joe was an excellent boxer and possibly the best......rocky was a brawler who had stamina , strength and the will and sportsmanship to win

[@LukePettit]

these are brilliant mate, really good stuff

[@larryjohnson2371]

How many Hall Of Famers did Rocky beat? Plus he was beating light heavyweights! Lol

[@leadhead7338]

ROCKY WAS NOTHING LESS THAN AMAZING!!!! R.I.P ROCK!

[@mrtoptenatten]

Rocky balboa.....he was good too

[@NEVER--MIND]

Larry Holmes, or any '70's era fighter, would've knocked Rocky out of the ring, early. Marciano had 6 tomato can opponents for his title fights.. Rocky was gifted with the worst era of heavyweight boxing, to 'earn' his 49-0 record.

[@justinjreabcm1381]

Good video! Thank you for the history I love the old fights back when it just was what it was

[@simomcdonald8815]

Cool Rummy...glad i found this....keep them coming...really good history.

[@doncavallacci218]

My god those guys were throwing missiles at eachother. Both took a beating. Those brawls from 30’s - 60’s were something. A lot of action and skill.

[@vinmed4707]

THEY THREW BOMBS BUT WALCOTT IS A TUFF SOB

[@thomasrose5505]

Its a wonder these guys back in the day didn't kill each other in any given fight. True warriors.

[@the5thmusketeer215]

EXCELLENT technical analysis of such a classic fight. A privilege to watch it with your commentary.

[@dangoss7180]

One of the top ten championship fights in history. What a battle.

[@semiquavertriplitz]

unreal how Marciano can take all that punishment and come back to win by KO, great fighter! You cant teach heart

[@mrtoptenatten]

The film rocky....was staged on rocky marciano v mohammad ali

[@garlandvincent3742]

Actually it was Chuck Wepner and Ali Stallone saw the fight and rocky used Chuck life style in the film , Chuck sued stallion and won an undisclosed amount, a movie was made called “Chuck”

[@TheYanbibiya]

What fabulous footage. Thank mate

[@josephfuhrmaneck416]

great video Bro keep up the great work

[@maxwelldewinter]

Rocky looked like a LHW! Damn he had will & heart! The best HW ever!

[@mrmeener625]

this guy did one of the best commentaries I ever heard for a fight. beautiful description of the action

[@SuperJuvent]

Rocky was a beast !!

[@azraelknightquest9547]

Rocky's fighting method was far more than people think: If you watch a video that showed how he had underrated defense, they slow down the video and show that many times Rocky used head movement to avoid some strikes. He also fought in a different way, many of his "missed" punches were misses only because they were not hitting the body or head. Rocky would aim for the arms to bruise and wear them down. If the opponent made it to the later rounds, Rocky's intensive stamina and the bruising on the opponents arms is where Rocky would go beserk and reckless: After he had systemically taken the opponents arms out and he had lasting stamina. His most notable movement as Slip to Right followed with a strike (Uppercut, Hook, Haymaker, Cross, could be anything, it was deceptive) and that Gazelle Punch where he put his weight on one leg and all but leapt forward with his strikes. He was also able to use his short arms and height to his advantage with in-fighting. So, Attacking Arms, Underrated Defense, Deceptive Right Slip Counter Punch. Rocky combined elements of being an In-Fighter, Bruiser and Counter-Striker at times. This LOOKS sloppy and brawlerish in grainy black and white video, but slow it down and observe. Combine this stylized mixture of three boxing styles with Rocky's INCREDIBLE stamina, IRON chin and HEAVY BLOWS. He was dangerous no matter who you were, he was unique.

[@robertuskoppies444]

Rummy, excellent work, thanks a bunch, brings back a lot of memories! You almost sound like Rocky Marciano....

[@billybobrubik7493]

The ref counted Walcott out at 9

[@christophervanzant6951]

Great job with this video. Great footage.

[@darnellmagruder283]

Jersey Joe had him beaten but was unaware of the power of the "Rock" great fight by the way.

[@johnsteiner1488]

Thank you for posting this

[@davonbenson4361]

If I had to fight Marciano, I would try to develop the strongest jab possible, in an attempt to keep him off of me. Marciano was a monster.

[@patti4147]

@Davon Benson, no one will ever be like Marciano. He was a raging bull@!! He was tuff!!!

[@dalewr38]

@Aaron Digby But you have to deal with that for 15 rounds because he ain't going nowhere until you're on the floor.

[@drew6194]

I would just bring a gun. Or better yet, get on a plane the day before.

[@vinnart]

Thanks for uploading. Good commentary.

[@albertbancroft17]

I read that Walcott had smothered himself in liquid heat. That makes the victory even more impressive.

[@outraclasse]

great vid.. thanks!!!

[@lyleh3nry]

thanks Rummy brilliant job

[@ChuckCoulter7572]

Walcott has some of the best head movement in boxing. He - Willie Pep; Ray Robinson. Wow.

[@redtroika8264]

I never thought I would be watching boxing fights. But after loosing a very close family member that I loved so much, this sport is the only one that I can focus on.

[@peterwall583]

Jersey Joe was very tough and he was actually winning the fight at the time of the knockout but Rocky had that desperation and that unbelievable right hand

[@bravobravoh1344]

Trying to wear the Rock down must've been like trying to dent an anvil with a rubber hammer.

[@rogerwilliams4742]

This is making ME tense af!! Whew! The DANGER!!

[@gwyllt5633]

Great show love this channel ❤️

[@tkso.philly3879]

Being from Philadelphia,my dad was a teenager and told me about it.He said how Rocky could take some good hits.The REAL Rocky was a classy guy from what I was told.

[@paulbudrean571]

Rocky’s sister-in-law once appeared on the game show, “Blockbusters”.

[@jamescampione8531]

Tk my dad told me the same

[@johnrotuno1077]

That ring looks ENORMOUS!

[@twaflyer1]

Can you imagine Rocky today at 185 pounds? Unbeatable at Cruiser weight?????

[@mnavo86]

Cruisers are 200lbs limit. He would fit in perfectly

[@steveepperson1402]

I can tell you guys are very knowledgeable but just think about what you’re suggesting...no one can match Marciano’s accomplishments as undefeated HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. Why would he even consider anything less 😎

[@donrudd1358]

Marciano took every punch and kept hitting back till the other man couldn't. Hell of a fighter

[@epic103]

That knockout punch was wicked, right on the button.

[@1safety4all]

Great commentary, awesome classic clip, keep up the Great Work sharing history

[@Joe-gu6oe]

Who's to say this isn't the best ever? WOW!!

[@Jack-ik5lh]

Thanks I was gonna make a short film about this so this helped

[@KevlarX2]

One thing that Marciano was better at than any fighter I've ever seen, and that was his stamina. You simply could not outlast Rocky in a fight. You would get tired, and Rocky would keep coming at you no matter what round it was.

[@peterdreyer8097]

L

[@TastyPlacementSEO]

dude, nice job on the commentary, very insightful

[@um52]

Wow Walcott really threw some hard bombs. Marcianos stamina and chin is incredible. Fortunately he had 1 punch power or Walcott would've creamnated him that first fight

[@baraskparas9559]

Great presentation. Thanks. Magnificent athletes equally matched but for their age.

[@JABARDELLI]

Think Walcott and I are overestimating Fox? Well, try this on for size. The great sportsman, Irving Rudd, who wrote The Sporting Life, was a boxing enthusiast and sports press agent who saw many of the great fighters from the 1930's and 40's. His memoirs are filled with stories about King Kong Mathews, Beau Jack Benny the Whoosh, Razor Phil, Jack Trammel, Mushy Jackson, and so many others. He was close to and observed the boxing exploits of Kid Gavilan, Rocky Graziano, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton and, in fact, promoted major fights for all of them. Rudd eventually became the Director of Publicity for Top Rank Boxing. When interviewed by Red Smith of the New York Times, Smith asked Rudd to name the greatest fighter he ever saw, without hesitation, Rudd replied: "The greatest fighter I ever saw was Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis was third, and the second greatest was Tiger Jack Fox." Read that quotation again. Interestingly enough, Rudd just happened to be at the fight when Fox climbed off the canvas to knock Jersey Joe Walcott out at the Rockland Palace and he was witness to the second encounter when Fox decisioned Walcott as well. And last but not least, the committee which selected the greatest fighters of each division of the century, named Fox as one of the AP's 10 greatest light heavyweights. So losing to the likes of Fox was no disgrace. Fighting the likes of Fox should be a cause for bestowing recognition instead of denigration. Make no mistake about it. Jersey Joe Walcott was a vastly underrated fighter and champion, and truly a great, great fighter. And when Marciano took the title from Walcott, Walcott's age had little to do with it. Walcott personally told me that he never felt better in his entire ring career that night and he figured that he had Marciano "ready to go in the thirteen" and believed that he would knock Marciano out in the thirteenth round. And, isn't it interesting that Walcott, himself, rightfully or wrongfully, was honored in being selected as one of the ten greatest heavyweights of the century in the same sense as was Fox as a light heavyweight? Obviously, the panel consisting of Eddie Futch, Angelo Dundee, Gil Clancy, Lou Duva and Don Chargin, just might have a little more on the ball than they are now being credited for in light of the criticism leveled at them by some who unfairly use Walcott as a whipping boy.

[@davonbenson4361]

This was Rocky Balboa vs Apollo Creed in real life.

[@bishlap]

Balboa WAS A BUM - even in the script he was a washed up philly club fighter.

[@jaboiii7058]

@@bishlap 😐

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[@Jack-ik5lh]

Yep

[@mikelomez9313]

Marciano was way better than a fictional Balboa in my opinion

[@newyorknight]

Very good commentary, keep up the good work on your videos.

[@glynhannaford7332]

Great video bud and like your narration.

[@multitieredinvestor5246]

I met Arnold Cream as his cousin worked in our home as I played with her children. That was in 1945 in Williamstown, N.J. Arnold Cream was Walcott’s real name.

[@SeverSTL]

Great footage and unbiased announcing. thanks

[@metahduh4003]

The photo used in this tumbnail should hang nicely framed in every selfrespecting italian joint.

[@dalepress1581]

Damn! Marciano must have had a granite chin! He took a lot of very powerful punches and just kept coming.

[@simonmadi1177]

What would have been better is if we could have the original commentary of the fight. Buy still, a good video of two legends in their prime.

[@1jbilla]

Best call/recap I ever heard

[@RedJay326]

Great work rummy

[@austinoldfield5251]

Marciano got his ass whooped the entire fight. He just kept moving forward. Reminds me of a pitbull

[@chrisrembert6928]

Austin Oldfield by ass whooped... you mean winning 5 of the first 12 rounds?

[@bearxbunny1835]

yeah, but he pulled off what needed to be done and that's what a champion does!!! It's not about how you give it, it's about how you take it and Rocky took it all like a warrior and still won

[@jesp1423]

Well said Dominick strain.

[@anushmikael2540]

But he won dickhead he kept going forward like a real worior

[@anushmikael2540]

@@bearxbunny1835 yes dominick

[@incognitobrown7782]

This is like watching Boxing in slow motion!😂 Back then hHeavyweight was pretty much about exchanging punches. Boxers like Gene Tunney and Muhammad Ali changed the dynamics and gave rise to heavyweights like Holyfield. Funnily enough these old time Boxers were smaller than those of today but moved around much less.

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Great video

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How did Rocky stay on his feet ? Unbelievable