MARCIANO, ROCKY-JOE LOUIS FULL TICKET (1951)

On October 26, 1951 (rescheduled from October 11, 1951) at Madison Square Garden in New York rising heavyweight star and future champion Rocky Marciano fought aging former champion Joe Louis. Marciano dominated and stopped Louis in the 8th round. Louis was knocked down twice in the 8th. Marciano dropped Louis for an 8-count with a left hook, and then sent him through the ropes for the knockout. Referee Rudy Goldstein calls a halt without a count. Offered here is a very scarce, original, full ticket for the original scheduled date for this fight.
This is an original full ticket which names the fighters. Bold color and print. Clean front and back. Stub firmly attached. Not creased or torn. Corners remain sharp. One of the best examples of this scarce full ticket we have offered. 2 1/2" x 7."