Re: What would have happened to Marciano's legacy if he had continued his career. . . .
Posted: 18 Dec 2018, 16:47
Only one loss: Marty MarshallAmbling Alp II wrote: ↑18 Dec 2018, 16:44When Liston was 14-2, who were the two guys that had beat him?HomicideHenry wrote: ↑14 Dec 2018, 01:25 Mind you in '56 Liston was only 14-2 as a pro. He had beaten Johnny Summerlin and split wins with Marty Marshall. For whatever reason he didn't fight in '57, but in '58 went 8-0-0 (6) and the guy he couldn't kayo was Bert Whitehurst.
In '59 he finally proved he was no longer a prospect going 4-0-0 (4) beating Mike DeJohn, Nino Valdes, Cleveland Williams and Willi Besmanoff. All of those men back in '55-'56 were top contenders.
It wouldn't be until 1962, though, he got a shot at the title--- but it was common knowledge that D'Amato wanted no part of Liston as early as '59. So, if Marciano were to beat Sonny it'd have to be '57-'59. I think maybe Marciano could have done it because he was struggling with guys like Whitehurst and Summerlin.
I also think Marciano would have because I have little doubt Marciano would have beat Valdes, etc so it's an even matchup at that point. Now '60 onwards, no way. Marciano would have been too old and "The Bear" would have been too good.
