More punching power: Tyson or Marciano?

[Kinetic Linking]

I remember reading recently that Tyson worked his way up to destroying a 300 pound bag, at which point he hurt his hand and used smaller bags from then on. I vaguely remember reading that the custom bag rocky used was significantly smaller than 300 pounds. Based on video, weight, and this I give Tyson the nod. Marciano hit harder than Dempsey but I don't think he hit harder than Tyson. I could be wrong but there are too many responses to go through.

[them_apples]

It was measured

Rocky hit at 1000 lbs (measured in the army)

Tyson at 1600 lbs (measured for his video game around 2002-2003)


Even if thats all bogus, Rocky doesn't pack the same punch as Tyson nor is he as big. Tyson has a lot more natural muscle at 217 lbs in his prime.

[them_apples]

The only thing that genuinely seperates them is about 30lbs.. Other than that, they were quite similar really.. I'd say (fantasy match) if they fought at 195, Tyson would be faster, but Rock would have the edge in power.. The deciding factor would be heart.. Which I feel Marciano wins hands down..

Tyson was 13 years old when he was 195. "Modern conditioning" didn't bring him up to 217-220. Rocky was even small for his day.

[#1Assassin]

tyson, no doubt.

[mickey malone]

Tyson was 13 years old when he was 195. "Modern conditioning" didn't bring him up to 217-220. Rocky was even small for his day.

I'm not referring to who can hit a machine the hardest, as this bears no comparison as to who would have more power in a 12/15 round fight.. I feel that Tyson relied heavilly on intimidation & didn't respond so well when guys were beating up on him, where as it seemed to make Marciano stronger & more determined.. Strictly from a boxing point of view, I believe Rock had more heart, which in the later rounds = more power (P4P)....