Ingemar Johansson vs Rocky Marciano what-if?

[Ox Baker]

Your uncle's an idiot if he gave you even odds on Tyson. You could've bet $8 on Holyfield at +1200 and ensured a $92+ payoff either way.

 

[big ugly bear]

Your uncle's an idiot if he gave you even odds on Tyson. You could've bet $8 on Holyfield at +1200 and ensured a $92+ payoff either way.

My uncle's name is not William Hill btw

It was just a simple bet between relatives, I bet you 100 that Holyfield will win, no I bet you 100 that Tyson will win. I know absolutely nothing about gambling odds.

I sure learn't my lesson though. It was the first and last bet of my life. I went to Vegas with friends for a week, and didn't put so much as a cent in a machine. I enjoyed watching other fools lose their money though, in addition to supping all the complimentary drinks laid on by the casinos.

 

[Halge]

I can see this thread has taken a life of its own, and moved on to other topics. I dont mind though. Have a nice weekend everyone.:icon_lol:

 

[TonyinCNY]

The best modern day equivalent of Rocky Marciano would be Joe Frazier. Now you can compare how someone Rocky's size would fare against all those fighters mentioned like Liston, Ali, Patterson etc. Keep in mind that Joe Frazier was even a little bigger than Rocky - 5'10" to 5'11" and 190 to 230.