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Boxing's Best - Rocky Marciano [VHS]

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Some of the other videos in the Boxing's Best series are flawed by not enough fight footage, too much time spent on uninteresting interviews, and not enough insight into the lives of the subjects. This one, though, is a somewhat different story. Although just under an hour long, you get some good footage of several bouts that led up to, and including, his dramatic knockout of Jersey Joe Walcott to gain the title, some footage of every one of his title defenses, and interviews with family members and others who knew him, who give some insight into his character and personality. This documentary reveals him to have been a truly modest and decent man. In the ring, despite a height and reach disadvantage against most of his opponents, he had a powerful punch in either hand, good boxing skills, and an iron will. He just refused to lose. A fairly good documentary on one of the greatest heavyweights ever. Hopefully a better documentary about him will emerge at some point, but until then, this one is good for its price.

This video is a must for Marciano fans. Included, in addition to highlights of his classic fights, is rare footage of seldom-seen bouts against Harry Matthews, Rex Layne, and Lee Savold. Rocky is also revealed in several interesting interviews, clips, and plenty of photos.

Ok, for all of you people claiming he only fought old boxers, you are wrong. Ok, he had three fights that people critisize him for: Joe Louis, Walcott and Moore. He had to fight Louis because both were looking at a title shot. Marciano almost refused to fight him, as Louis was Marciano's mentor. Walcott was obvious. You can't do much without beating the champion, and Moore campaigned for the Marciano bout. All fighters beat older boxers. Ali fought Archie Moore...he was 19 years younger than him. Ali was 10 years younger than Liston. All fighters have to figt older fighters, otherwise they would seperate weight class as well as age. marciano had incredible punching power, heart and stamina. For those of you who claim he isnt good, you know little about boxing. This video was great, truly showing off Marciano's incredible punching power. Truly, a quality movie if you are a Marciano fan.

Obviously I bought this one for hubby. He LOVES Rocky Marciano fights. Feels he was the best boxer ever. Great footage.f you're into Pugilism, this id definitely worth a peek. Got a fantastic price on Amazon. As a matter of fact, I couldn't find it anywhere else but Amazon. Makes a great gift for the tough guy in your life!

GREAT TAPE
Gives a good review of Rockys accomplishments. I enjoyed it but I'm partial , I love the Rock.

I love Rockys mother. She wasn't afraid for Rocky. She was afraid and worried about the welfare of the other fighter and his mother. What a beautiful person Pasqulena was, of which she was one of many ingredients in the formation of the ROCKS Greatness!

It seems like Pasquelina knew how intense and hard her son trained and knew he was in a league of his own, and owned the later rounds, combined with his Susie-Q right hand,allowed him the opportunity to become undisputed and stay undefeated HCOTW

I feel as a Marciano fan this is a great tape. Yes I would have liked to have seen the fights in their complete form, but this is good enough for me. I would like to let the person know that is looking for footage of the marciano-Ali super fight, U can get the dvd at best buy, or tower records, or if u want U can order it on-line.

I agree that Rocky Marciano was the greatest boxer of all times. My interest however is in a movie made about a fight between him and Ali called "The Super Fight" in 1969 which was fin ished just three weeks before his death.Do you have any information?

No he's not Ali he's better he's the Brockton Blockbuster Rocky Marciano. This video is simply a must for a look at the Rock or for any fight fans.

My father watched this fight back in 69 and has not seen it since, either on tv or video. I'm also an avid boxing fan and would also be appreciative if you are able to provide me with information relating to video footage of this particular fight. In my opinion, there is still no fighter out there that has matched this fighter's brute strength and combined boxing skills. He is, the ultimate ambassador of boxing.

Marciano would have gotten Ali in the later rounds. Rope a Dope would not have worked against "The Rock".