I don't remember many Kidd/Law fans denying that's a Top Tier feat
At least not me
That proved that Zoro's defense is Top Tier but even there it is arguably situational cause following that line Zoro should've easily blocked Tankyudon...
The magma attack?
Zoro could have easily blocked..it was more lethality than AP
But not sure he can cut Magma without ACoC, like he can cut Boro breath casually but that's just fire.
Zoro with proper footing would easily blocking King's strongest attacks. He casually blocked Full Zoan King and tossed him aside, send hybrid king flying in a CqC clash.
Only time king won a physical clash was either when Zoro was in the either and he used Tiger Hunt, one of his weakest moves, or he barely blocked (without any CoC barrier) that wind slash and king's wing strike.
Zoro vs King (Even before CoC) was not nearly as one sided as people make it out to be.
Zoro was not even once worried about King's physicals or AP or anything. He was only concerned about his race ability.