MARCIANO, ROCKY TRAINING PHOTO (1953-TRAINING FOR WALCOTT)

On May 15, 1953 at Chicago Stadium hevayweight champion Rocky Marciano defended his title against the man he had taken it from eight months earlier, Jersey Joe Walcott. Walcott was winning the first fight before being stopped late, but in this rematch it was all Marciano who stopped Walcott in the very first round. Offered here is an original wire photo of Rocky Marciano training with a soccer ball (to perfect his timing) in preparation for his second fight with Jersey Joe Walcott.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Minor edge wear. 7" x 9."