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HISTORY: On October 26, 1951 at Madison Square Garden in New York rising heavyweight star and future champion Rocky Marciano fought aging former champion Joe Louis. Marciano dominated and stopped Louis in the 8th round. Louis was knocked down twice in the 8th. Marciano dropped Louis for an 8-count with a left hook, and then sent him through the ropes for the knockout. Referee Rudy Goldstein calls a halt without a count. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting Marciano in training on October 21, 1951, 5 days before his fight with Joe Louis.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original wire photo with caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 8" x 10."
