MARCIANO, ROCKY-DON COCKELL LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (1955)

On May 16, 1955 World Heavyweight Champion, Rocky Marciano, defended his title against Don Cockell in San Francisco. Marciano battered Cockell from start to finish en route to a stoppage in the 9th round. Presented here is a rare oversized original wire photograph depicting action in bout.
This photo from the marciano-Cockell bout measures 10 inches by 13 inches.There is wrinkling from possibly water along the right side.There is some edge wear.The corners are clean.Great action shot,the image is vivid.