May 19, 2025 · 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 …

1951-10-26 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA Joe 'The Brown Bomber' Louis (66-2-0) vs Rocky 'The Brockton Blockbuster' Marciano (37-0-0)...more

Oct 26, 2021 · An unbeaten, 27 year old Rocky Marciano, already an impressive 37-0 with 32 KO’s, met former long-reigning king Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Each time Joe Louis won a fight in those depression years, even before he became champion, thousands of black Americans on relief or W.P.A., and poor, would throng out into the streets all …

Dec 24, 2023 · Joe Louis was Rocky’s boyhood hero. The Italian-American kid from Brockton, Massachusetts was 14 years old when Louis knocked out Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium on …

His bout against Rocky Marciano, which took place on October 26, 1951, was a classic match of the young up and coming star versus the fading veteran. It’s a script that has played out many times, but …

Relive the historic boxing match between Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano from 26th October 1951 at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA. 10 Round Heavyweight Bout - complete fight report, …

Aug 1, 2024 · Rocky Marciano wanted a title shot, but the word was he had to defeat Louis, his boyhood idol, to get it. Like Louis, Marciano was busy fighting eight times in five months in 1949. His most …

Joe Louis 214 lbs lost to Rocky Marciano 184 lbs by TKO in round 8 of 10 Date: 1951-10-26 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA. Louis was a 6 to 5 betting favorite.

Dec 5, 2023 · Comebacking former World’s Heavyweight Champion, the great Joe Louis, faces rising star Marciano. The faded Brown Bomber takes a beating from The Rock, ending one of the greatest …