Mike Tyson vs Rocky Marciano
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mike Tyson United States · 1966– 57% · #4 in the world
- Rocky Marciano United States · 1923–1969 43% · #10 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Mike Tyson over Rocky Marciano, 57% to 43%. Mike Tyson is #4 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Rocky Marciano #10; among the 59 from the United States, they are #3 and #9.
The case for each
Mike Tyson: Unified the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight belts in 1987 at 21; fans have argued about this fantasy fight for decades.
Rocky Marciano: Retired 49-0, with 43 knockouts, the only heavyweight champion never to lose.
Side by side
| Mike Tyson | Rocky Marciano | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #10 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1966 | 1923 |