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How Rocky Marciano knocked out Joe Louis in 1951 to end the legend's comeback and claim his own place in boxing history. Read the analysis, background and quotes from the fight that marked a generational change in the heavyweight division.
Oct 3, 2014 · Louis received a purse of $132,000, and Marciano got $44,000. Louis was a 6 to 5 betting favorite. Louis was knocked down by a left hook in the eighth round. He got to one knee at the count of three and took an eight-count before getting up. Marciano moved in for the kill and ended the fight with a right that sent Louis through the ropes and ...
Oct 26, 2018 · On Oct. 26, 1951, boxing great Joe Louis came out of retirement to fight Rocky Marciano. The match became one of the most polarizing events in boxing history.
Nov 5, 2013 · Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano. Picture taken on October 26, 1951, of the fight between the aging former champ, Joe Louis and a much younger up-and-coming fighter, Rocky Marciano. Louis had returned to the ring after retiring to clear his considerable debt to the IRS so when offered $300,000 to fight one of the hardest hitters around, it was too ...