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.
This is an original U.P.I. wirephoto which is stamped on the reverse and which includes the original caption. No creases or tears. Minor edge and corner wear. Clear, bold image. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."