HISTORY: On October 26, 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, official program for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, official program which consists of 48 pages plus the four page insert. Scored in pencil. Tight binding. Insert has a corner crease, otherwise fine. Clean inside and out. Minor edge wear. 8 1/2" x 11."
