Joe Louis vs Rocky Marciano
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Joe Louis United States · 1914–1981 58% · #3 in the world
- Rocky Marciano United States · 1923–1969 42% · #10 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Joe Louis over Rocky Marciano, 58% to 42%. Joe Louis is #3 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Rocky Marciano #10; among the 59 from the United States, they are #2 and #9.
The case for each
Joe Louis: Heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 with 25 title defenses; the Marciano fight, at 37, was the last of his career.
Rocky Marciano: Knocked Joe Louis out in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden in October 1951 and later retired 49-0, the only heavyweight champion to retire unbeaten.
Side by side
| Joe Louis | Rocky Marciano | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #10 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1914 | 1923 |