MARCIANO, ROCKY-JERSEY JOE WALCOTT II ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1953)

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 action wire photo depicting 1st round action with Walcott going down and out.
This is an original Wide World Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the reverse. Bold, clear image. No creases or tears. Minor edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. 6 1/4" x 8 1/2."