re: Ring Magazine ranking of best boxers since World War II

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And usually by the same people who claim that Marciano fought bums.

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Usually by the people who know a lot more about boxing it seems..


No knock against Marciano as he beat who was available 1952-55 during his short 3 year reign(only 5 title defenses) & retiring at 32(Only young Liston & Patterson loomed ).


In perspective Marciano (1956) beat a 42 year old Archie Moore who actually floored Rocky early on in the fight. Charles beat a prime Moore 3 times in the late 40's.

Jersey Joe Walcott was 38 & 39 when he lost after flooring /dominating the 1st fight before 1 punch took him out.. (Charles beat a younger Prime Walcott twice before he became a near shot fighter by 1951 losing twice to Jersey Joe)


Ezzard Charles (33) lost a 15 rd decision & KO rematch 3 years after he was considered near shot after failing to to beat Walcott whom he dominated twice as a younger fighter.


Joe Louis worth mentioning at 37? Ezzard Charles completely schooled a 36 year old Louis a year earlier.

Marciano retired at 32 after 5 defenses & his best opponents past their primes.



Ezzard Charles nearly clearing out 3 divisions(MW/LHW & HW) despite missing 2 peak years to WWII is not up for dispute with serious boxing fans.


Find someone else to take issue with besides Charles if you want to seriously discuss boxing.