HISTORY: On September 21, 1955 Rocky Marciano defended his Heavyweight Title for the last time defeating Archie Moore in Yankee Stadium. It brought his record to 49-0, a mark challenged but to this day never eclipsed. Moore didn't go easily. He knocked down the champ early, but was himself stopped in the 9th round after being worn down by the relentless attack of Marciano. Presented here is an original wire photo from the weigh-in before the bout.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original wire photo form the Marciano-Moore bout in 1955.The photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches. The photo is clean and has just some slightly rounded edges. The wire info appears on the bottom. The back has the photographers markings. Nice clean piece.