Rocky Marciano's Defense(video)

**Quija** · Posted On: 9/09/2008 7:43pm

YouTube - Rocky Marciano underrated defense highlight

Here's a good video of a boxer who was regarded as having poor defense but upon closer examination there are a lot of subtle movements that help him avoid punches. Marciano wasn't big on the "shoulder roll" like James Toney or Archie Moore but he wasn't just there to be hit either.

I'm not sure how to show youtube videos on this site, but the hyperlink is up there.

**MrBadGuy** · Posted On: 9/09/2008 11:26pm

Very awesome.

Can't stop the rock.

**MilkManX** · Posted On: 9/10/2008 6:32pm

Holy crap that was awesome! Nice to see the analysis in slow mo.

**Dempsy Roll** · Posted On: 9/10/2008 6:55pm

Yeah, the slo-mo definitely fleshes out all the little things.

**Torakaka** · Posted On: 9/10/2008 8:42pm

Fighters like Rocky Marciano just go to show how much of the fight game is timing, distancing, and physical ability (speed/strength/endurance). If you're good enough at the above mentioned, you can be as unorthodox as you want... though the basics of maintaining a solid and maneuverable stance still apply.

**OZZ** · Posted On: 9/10/2008 9:48pm

Very nice bobbing and weaving. Awesome the way he comes around with the hook/cross after ducking under his opponent's punches.. exploiting the advantage of being a shorter fighter.
Thanks for sharing.

**tharuz** · Posted On: 9/10/2008 10:11pm

Beautiful music, beautiful piece of footage to study.

Such a Legend's workcraft can only be described as Art.

**Tonuzaba** · Posted On: 9/11/2008 3:58am

Thanx for the video, Quija.

We need more like that.

**Quija** · Posted On: 9/11/2008 9:21am

Originally Posted by Tonuzaba

Thanx for the video, Quija.

We need more like that.

YouTube - Mike Tyson

Here's a more common one of Mike Tyson, but it's my favorite Tyson highlight video because it actually shows some of his defensive movements. They are similar to Marciano's, but when Tyson did it it seems like he has to make himself do it, whereas Marciano seemed more relaxed, but that does speak highly of Tyson's reflexes. Marciano is commonly rated in people's top 3 boxers list, along with Ali and Joe Louis. I think Mike Tyson is very commonly underrated.

**Quija** · Posted On: 9/11/2008 9:36am

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This is one I made myself. It's not instructional, just me trying to make a music video using boxing highlights.

I was going to give it it's own thread but wasn't sure which forum that would be appropriate in.

Let me know what you think of it. I had the idea to make it when someone asked which song it would be funniest for Zab Judah to be dancing to after Kostya Tzyue knocked him down.

edit: Bleh through that link above it also shows you were to see an embarassing video of me before I knew how to box in any decent fashion. Please don't pick on me too much. I did win both of the fights against those skinny guys, they both quit. The first one quit due to exhaustion the second one bit his tongue when I hit him, despite wearing a mouthpiece. I was in the best shape of my life, just didn't have very good form.