MARCIANO, ROCKY-JERSEY JOE WALCOTT II WIRE PHOTO (1953-POST FIGHT CELEBRATION)

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 wire photo of Rocky Marciano celebrating in the ring after the fight with trainer Charley Goldman.
This is an original United Press International wire photo with their stamp and full caption on back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. Compression at center. 7" x 9."