Muhammad Ali vs Rocky Marciano
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Muhammad Ali United States · 1942–2016 66% · #1 in the world
- Rocky Marciano United States · 1923–1969 34% · #10 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Muhammad Ali over Rocky Marciano, 66% to 34%. Muhammad Ali is #1 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Rocky Marciano #10; among the 59 from the United States, they are #1 and #9.
The case for each
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest, three times heavyweight champion of the world, winner of the Thrilla in Manila and the Rumble in the Jungle, against the strongest era of heavyweights.
Rocky Marciano: Heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956 and the only one to retire undefeated: 49 fights, 49 wins, 43 by knockout.
Side by side
| Muhammad Ali | Rocky Marciano | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #10 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1942 | 1923 |