Rocky Marciano Dynasty [Archive]

Dublin Sky

01-23-2009, 12:12 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

July 19th, 1948

Preliminary Bout
Rocky Marciano (2-0-0) Vs Al Blake (19-12-0)

Rocky Marciano is looking to win his 3rd professional fight in the same way he won his previous two by way of KO. Marciano is improving every fight and if he can perform like he did in his first two pro fights look for an early victory.

Al Blake is comming into this fight with high expectations, however this is his first fight since September 12th, 1946. Blake was a last minute choice to face Rocky Marciano as his old manager called him and made him an offer. How Blake will fare against the tough up and commer Marciano will be seen.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky has trained very hard for this fight and it will show in the ring. Al Blake will be not match for The Rock.....

Al Blake's Camp Reports: Al not fighting in over two years will not be a factor in this bout. He is clearly in the best shape he's ever been in his life and he is ready to make a comeback.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 194

Al Blake

Age: 28
Reach: 70 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 205

Round 1

0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:21 Rocky Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:21 Blake is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:36 There's a hard shot off the top of Blake's head! 9:0
0:36 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Blake looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 9:0
0:49 Marciano is off target with that jab. 9:0
01:04 Marciano fires a left hand that Blake takes high on the shoulder. 9:0
01:16 Marciano misses with that combination. 9:0
01:22 Marciano has Blake pinned! 9:0
01:31 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Blake but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
01:42 Marciano wings a big left hand at Blake but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:0
01:54 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 9:0
02:05 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Blake. 9:0
02:08 Blake lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:2
02:08 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 9:2
02:17 Marciano finds a home for his jab, keeping Blake at bay. 11:2
02:27 Al Blake backs into his own corner... 11:2
02:36 * Marciano lands a vicious uppercut and down goes Blake! 11:2
02:39 Ramos picks up the count.. 19:2
02:39 1... 19:2
02:40 2... 19:2
02:41 3... 19:2
02:42 4... 19:2
02:43 5... 19:2
02:44 6... 19:2
02:45 7... 19:2
02:45 * Blake rises slowly to his feet as the referee finishes the mandatory 8 count. 19:2
02:46 8... 19:2
02:46 Ramos is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 19:2
02:46 Marciano has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 19:2
03:00 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Al Blake got his gloves in front of the punch. 19:2
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 21:2

Round 2

0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Marciano works his way in and leans on Blake... 0:0
0:21 Ramos separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:28 Marciano scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:50 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
0:54 Marciano lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Blake back on his heels. 5:0
01:14 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 9:0
01:14 Blake looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 9:0
01:31 Blake tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marciano blocks it. 9:0
01:33 Marciano goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 12:0
01:38 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Blake change his style. 12:0
01:46 As high as Blake is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 12:0
02:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:0
02:11 Ramos moves them apart. 12:0
02:20 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Blake puts his arms around Marciano, causing Ramos to separate the fighters. 12:0
02:24 * Ramos cautions Marciano for striking with his his shoulder. 12:0
02:38 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 12:0
02:49 Al Blake cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marciano had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:0
02:55 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:0
02:55 Blake in on unsteady legs after those punches. 16:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 15:1

Round 3

0:00 Al Blake is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:10 A cross from Marciano lands with some power. 3:0
0:23 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Rocky Marciano! Al Blake flashes a quick smile at Marciano as if to acknowledge the blow. 6:0
0:33 Blake moves into the upper corner. 6:0
0:37 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Blake protects his body well. 6:0
0:48 Marciano slides into the corner... 6:0
0:53 Blake lands a wicked uppercut! 6:5
0:53 That blast sent Marciano reeling into the ropes! 6:5
01:02 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:5
01:07 Blake charges Marciano trying to get inside 6:5
01:11 Blake is forced into his own corner... 6:5
01:16 Marciano shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Blake. 6:5
01:22 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:5
01:29 The fighters are at ring center... 6:5
01:29 Marciano is doing great work inside as he jars Blake with an uppercut. 9:5
01:45 Blake whiffs with the uppercut. 9:5
01:52 Marciano lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:5
01:57 Blake needs to catch his second wind... 11:5
02:02 Marciano doesn't have to look for Blake this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:5
02:09 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 11:5
02:11 Blake feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 11:7
02:25 Blake tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marciano ducks under it. 11:7
02:31 Blake seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 11:7
02:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 11:7
02:50 * Blake has been knocked down with a strong cross! 11:7
02:52 Ramos motions Marciano to a neutral corner and starts the count. 17:7
02:52 1... 17:7
02:53 2... 17:7
02:53 * Blake is back up as Ramos counts off the mandatory 8. 17:7
02:54 3... 17:7
02:55 4... 17:7
02:56 5... 17:7
02:57 6... 17:7
02:58 7... 17:7
02:59 8... 17:7
03:00 Blake looks exhausted but Marciano still looks like he is fresh. 17:7
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 19:8

Round 4

0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 4th. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Blake a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:17 Al Blake slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 Marciano pins Blake's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:26 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:30 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:42 * OH my,Marciano lands a huge cross and Blake hits the canvas. 0:0
0:44 Ramos points Marciano to a neutral corner and begins the count over Blake... 8:0
0:44 1... 8:0
0:45 2... 8:0
0:46 3... 8:0
0:47 4... 8:0
0:48 5... 8:0
0:49 6... 8:0
0:50 7... 8:0
0:50 * Blake is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. Blake will take an 8 count here. 8:0
0:51 8... 8:0
0:51 Ramos is allowing the fight to continue. Blake looks real shaken to us, however. 8:0
0:51 Marciano is raining blows down on Al Blake, who is obviously hurt. Rocky Marciano wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 8:0
01:00 Marciano has Blake trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:0
01:00 Marciano pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 11:0
01:00 Marciano has Al Blake hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Marciano is. 11:0
01:09 Blake is trapped in Marciano's corner... 11:0
01:26 Marciano works his way in and leans on Blake. 11:0
01:26 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Blake. 11:0
01:35 That punch actually went behind Blake's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 11:0
01:41 Blake moves into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:46 Marciano lands a solid cross! 15:0
01:46 Blake appears to be stunned! 15:0
01:50 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Blake. 15:0
02:04 * Marciano lands a sweet cross Blake stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 15:0
02:06 Ramos picks up the count from the timekeeper... 24:0
02:06 1... 24:0
02:07 2... 24:0
02:08 3... 24:0
02:09 4... 24:0
02:10 5... 24:0
02:11 6... 24:0
02:12 7... 24:0
02:13 8... 24:0
02:13 * Blake still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Ramos is taking a long look at him. 24:0
02:13 Ramos seems convinced that Blake is ok, and the fight will continue! 24:0
02:13 Blake is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Rocky Marciano just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 24:0
02:17 * Thats it!! Ramos has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 4th is Marciano!! 24:0

Fight Result

Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:18 mark in Round 4 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Main Event
Johnny Cesario (62-3-2) Vs Henry Jordan (41-50-12)
- Cesario gets the win over Jordan by decision

Co-Feature
Archie Goodbee (30-24-2) Vs Tony Ducharme (12-9-6)
- Ducharme beats Goodbee on points

Support Bout
Jackie Wilson (17-0-0) Vs Charlie Russell (1-0-0)
- Wilson get the TKO win over Russel in the 5th of a 6 rounder

Preliminary Bout
Frankie Lammaire (4-3-0) Vs Bill O'Greco (4-4-0)
- Lammaire win by points in 6

Opening Bout
George Araujo (1-0-0) Vs Gerry Cannon (1-2-0)
- Araujo TKO's Cannon in the 4th of a 4 rounder

Dublin Sky

01-23-2009, 12:24 PM

Rocky's Fourth fight has been announced his opponant:

Roscoe Toles!!!

The Fight will take place on: August 9th, 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Card

Main Event
Joe Rindone (10-1-0) Vs Winston Corbett III (7-3-2)

Co-Feature
Roger Whynott (17-17-2) Vs Benny Delgado (28-6-2)

Support Bout
Rocky Marciano (3-0-0) Vs Roscoe Toles (30-10-6)

Preliminary Bout
Steve Marcello (11-0-0) Vs Sonny Bentley (2-20-1)

Preliminary Bout
George Araujo (2-0-0) Vs Al Burney (0-0-0)

Opening Bout
Phil Squadritto (0-0-0) Vs Jimmy Anderson (0-0-0) note* this is the only bout both fighters ever fought again

The Rock is up against his toughest challenge yet in Roscoe Toles.....

Dublin Sky

01-24-2009, 11:21 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

August 9th, 1948

Support Bout
Rocky Marciano (3-0-0) Vs Roscoe Toles (30-10-6)

Rocky Marciano is now 3-0 and is looking to get his 4th straight victory by Ko. Roscoe Toles is Marciano's toughest fight yet and many believe the young power puncher just doesn't have the experience to beat Toles a veteran fighter.

Roscoe Toles has had mixed success as a fighter, after taking a break from the sport for 4 years he is back. Toles won his first fight back in february against Nate Bolden another veteran fighter. How Toles will fair against the younger fighter in Marciano will be seen here tonight.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky know's that this won't be an easy fight so he's trained accordingly. Rocky ran longer than usual, worked the bag longer and harder than usual and trained more rounds than usual in preparation.

Roscoe Toles Camp Reports: Despite what some people say Roscoe took time off from the ring to be with his family. He is a dedicated person and when something is important to him like his family and training he gives it his all.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 190

Roscoe Toles

Age: 34
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 193

Round 1

0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a solid hook! 5:0
0:14 Marciano just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:0
0:34 Marciano traps Roscoe Toles's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Rodriguez breaks it up. 5:0
0:44 Rodriguez separates the two fighters. 5:0
01:01 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Toles's punches in close. 5:0
01:03 Toles walks in to a glancing hook from Marciano. 7:0
01:17 Marciano forces his way inside. 7:0
01:26 Toles usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 7:0
01:28 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Toles blasts home a hook. 7:2
01:37 Rocky Marciano gets his head on the chest of Toles as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 9:2
01:51 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 13:2
01:51 Toles is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 13:2
02:12 Marciano has Toles blocked in! 13:2
02:12 A cross from Marciano lands with some power. 16:2
02:22 Marciano shoots the jab into the chest of Toles. 18:2
02:31 Toles said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 18:2
02:39 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Toles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 18:2
02:41 Toles looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 18:4
02:59 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 23:4
02:59 Toles careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 23:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 24:4

Round 2

0:00 Toles looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Toles wraps his arms around Marciano. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:25 Marciano lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:43 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:54 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
01:08 Toles doesn't connect with the cross. 2:0
01:20 He lands a vicious uppercut! 2:4
01:20 That was a beautiful shot, Marciano's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 2:4
01:37 Toles does a great job of moving as Rocky Marciano tries to work inside. 2:4
01:39 Toles lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
01:53 Toles is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
01:55 Upstairs and downstairs! Toles lands two quick blows and then moves away from Marciano's counters. 2:8
02:13 Toles is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 2:8
02:29 Marciano picks off the jab by Toles. 2:8
02:37 Marciano is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 2:8
02:40 Marciano slides into his own corner... 2:8
02:40 Toles can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:10
02:49 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 2:10
02:49 Toles pumps a solid jab into the face of Marciano; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 2:13
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:14

Round 3

0:00 Toles didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:14 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Toles. 0:0
0:21 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Roscoe Toles with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:21 Roscoe Toles was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:0
0:31 As high as Toles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:38 Roscoe Toles is trapped in Marciano's corner... 4:0
0:43 Marciano swings...and misses. 4:0
0:45 Roscoe Toles shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 4:2
0:54 Toles moves into the upper corner. 4:2
0:59 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Roscoe Toles protects his body well. 4:2
01:01 Toles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:4
01:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
01:28 Marciano misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:4
01:45 Toles just comes up short with the jab. 6:4
01:47 Marciano lands a flurry to the ribs of Toles. 8:4
02:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:4
02:11 Hard to choose in that exchange as Toles and Marciano go blow for blow. 10:6
02:21 Marciano moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Toles. 10:9
02:37 Toles scores with several light punches to the head. 10:11
02:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Toles's head! 14:11
02:53 Toles appears to be stunned! 14:11
03:00 He backs into the right corner. 14:11
03:00 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Toles got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Roscoe Toles really went at it. 15:11

Round 4

0:00 The bell sounds for the 4th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:09 Marciano has Toles cornered! 0:0
0:13 Rocky Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Toles either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:16 Toles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Marciano on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:29 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Toles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:2
0:29 That shot landed square and Roscoe Toles felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 5:2
0:34 Toles is starting to suck wind... 5:2
0:46 Rocky Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 5:2
0:51 The action slows for the moment. 5:2
0:58 Toles pummels Marciano, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 5:7
0:58 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:7
01:10 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:7
01:14 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Roscoe Toles back on his heels! 9:7
01:14 Toles is badly hurt! 9:7
01:33 Marciano lands a solid hook! 13:7
01:33 Toles is clutching his side! 13:7
01:37 Toles looks exhausted but Marciano still looks like he is fresh. 13:7
01:42 Marciano scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Toles. 15:7
01:51 Toles gets the cross through Marciano's guard. 15:9
02:03 Toles is blocked in his own corner... 15:9
02:03 Marciano caught Toles square with that uppercut. 18:9
02:12 Marciano lands two stinging combinations that stop Roscoe Toles in his tracks. 21:9
02:30 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 25:9
02:30 Toles is gasping for air!! 25:9
02:43 Marciano is clinching... Toles is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marciano's arms... 25:9
02:48 Rodriguez is shouting at Rocky Marciano to break! 25:9
02:52 Marciano has Roscoe Toles pinned! 25:9
02:52 Marciano lands the lead cross. 27:9
03:00 Marciano pins Toles in the corner! 27:9
03:00 Marciano fires and misses. 27:9
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 4th and final round ends. 28:9

Fight Result

We go to the ring where J.D. Lyons is ready with the call...Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 38 to 38 - even

Hilton Whitaker III, United States scores the bout 39 to 37 for Rocky Marciano

Dong-Ahn Park, South Korea scores the bout 38 to 38 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!

Very good performance from both fighters Rocky's record has changed from his real record after just 4 fights.....

Card Summary

Tonight's card in Providence was a good showing, out of 6 bouts only one went the distance. Fans went home happy haven gotten their money's worth from tonight's show. In the opening bout Phil Squadritto won his bout over Jimmy Anderson by way of TKO in both fighters debut match. In the first preliminary bout George Araujo improved to 3-0-0 with his TKO over Al Burney in 2 rounds. In the cards second preliminary bout Steve Marcello improved his perfect record to 12-0-0 by handing Sonny Bentley another loss by way of TKO. The fans were in for a treat in tonight's support bout between Rocky Marciano and Roscoe Toles as it earned fight of the night. The fight was ruled a draw however many specators felt that Marciano was the better fighter. In the night's co-feature main event Roger Whynott decisioned Benny Delgado in a surprising upset, Whynott is now 18-17-2. In the nights Main Event Joe Rindone made quick work of Winston Corbett III KOing him in the 3rd round. Rindone is now 11-1-0 and is working his way up the middleweight divison.

djthefunkchris

01-25-2009, 07:54 AM

I didn't expect a draw for some reason, LOL.

Dublin Sky

01-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Rocky's Fifth fight has been announced his opponant:

Charlie Norkus!!!!

The Fight will take place on: Monday August 23rd , 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Card

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (3-0-1) Vs Charley Norkus (0-0-0)

Co-Feature
Steve Marcello (12-0-0) Vs Romeo Quimet (9-5-4)

Support Bout
Buddy Holderfield (18-9-0) Vs Russel Richter (18-10-2)

Dublin Sky

01-26-2009, 01:18 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday August 23rd, 1948

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (3-0-1) Vs Charley Norkus (0-0-0)

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano was given the nickname because he simply has so much potential to be a great fighter. He is comming off one of the most exciting fights ever seen at the Rhode Island Auditorium ever.

Charley Norkus is a charmer both in and outside the ring however little is known about the newcommer from Port Washington, New York. He is most credited with having great killer instinct and his aggresive style of boxing.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Even though Rocky is facing an opponant who is new to the sport like himself he has trained as if he was fighting Joe Louis.

Charley Norkus Camp Reports: Joe Louis was beaten Jack Dempsey was beaten Jack Johnson was beaten this guy can be beaten. You jerks hype this kid up to much he is slow and very sluggish....Charley my boy will be the next big thing......mark my words.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 195

Charley Norkus

Age: 20
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 197

Round 1

0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:10 Charlie Norkus shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:24 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 2:4
0:24 How is Norkus standing after that? 2:4
0:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Norkus's head straight back with that punch! 2:8
0:38 Marciano sent Norkus reeling with that punch! 2:8
0:58 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Norkus had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:8
01:07 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:8
01:10 Norkus backs into a neutral corner. 2:8
01:10 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Marciano. 4:11
01:27 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Norkus with a sharp combination! 4:16
01:27 Norkus is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 4:16
01:37 Rocky Marciano lands a brutal cross to head of Norkus. 4:19
01:47 Norkus is forced into his own corner... 4:19
01:56 * A hard cross from Marciano and Charlie Norkus is down!! 4:19
01:59 Cappuccino begins the count... 4:28
01:59 1... 4:28
02:00 2... 4:28
02:01 3... 4:28
02:02 4... 4:28
02:03 5... 4:28
02:04 6... 4:28
02:05 Norkus lurches to his feet at the count of 7 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 4:28
02:06 8... 4:28
02:06 * Charlie Norkus is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Cappuccino. 4:28
02:06 Norkus looks to have steadied himself and Cappuccino will allow the fight to continue... 4:28
02:06 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Norkus out of there! 4:28
02:15 * Norkus walks into a hook and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 4:28
02:17 Cappuccino brings his arm down over Charlie Norkus as he begins the count... 4:36
02:17 1... 4:36
02:18 2... 4:36
02:19 3... 4:36
02:20 4... 4:36
02:21 5... 4:36
02:22 6... 4:36
02:23 7... 4:36
02:24 8... 4:36
02:25 9... 4:36
02:26 Norkus is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 10. 4:36
02:26 * The referee could have counted to 100 if he wanted. Norkus is out cold here in round 1. 4:36

Rocky Dominates Norkus and shuts up Norkus's trainer......

Fight Result

Here's Jimmy Lennon Jr. with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:27 of round 1...

Rocky Marciano!

Card Summary

Tonight's card held at the Rhode Island Auditorium was a good one. Even though there were only three bouts tonight every bout ended in a crowd pleasing fashion. The first card of the night saw Buddy Holderfield (19-9-0) TKO Russel Richter (18-11-2) in 4 rounds. In tonight's Co-Feature bout we saw Rhode Island's own Steve Marcello (13-0-0) dominate Romeo Quimet (9-6-4) by KO in 5. And in tonight's Main Event we saw Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (4-0-1) destroy Charley Norkus (0-1-0) by KO in the first round at the 2:26 mark. Marciano came out firing and in the end his raw power was just to much for Norkus who was beaten badly.

Dublin Sky

01-26-2009, 02:16 PM

Rocky's Sixth fight has been announced his opponant:

Johnny Williams!!!!

The Fight will take place on: Monday August 30th , 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Card

Main Event
Tony Masciarelli (29-13-1) Vs Joe Rindone (12-1-0)

Co-Feature
Rocky Marciano (4-0-1) Vs Johnny Williams (28-2-2)

Support Bout
Freddie Ruffin (2-0-0) Vs Frank Feener (9-7-8)

Opening Bout
George Araujo (3-0-0) Vs Nickey Nicholas (0-0-0)

Dublin Sky

01-27-2009, 12:06 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday August 30th, 1948

Co Feature
Rocky Marciano (4-0-1) Vs Johnny Williams (28-2-2)

Rocky Marciano is up against a very tough Johnny Williams who has a very impressive record of 28-2-2. For the first time i'm truly uncertain if Marciano can win.

Johnny Williams has come to America to fight the best fighters in the heavyweight division. This will be his first fight on American soil.....lets see how he will do.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky is not concerned of Johnny William's record. Rocky is focused and ready to deliver as he does in every fight.

Johnny William's Camp Reports: No Comment........

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 190

Johnny Williams

Age: 22
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 194

Round 1

0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:25 Marciano works his way in and leans on Williams. 0:0
0:33 Williams takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:38 Marciano backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:43 It's a sweet uppercut by Williams! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:43 That blow connected solidly to the head of Marciano and he is stunned! 4:0
01:00 Rocky Marciano lands a strong jab! 4:4
01:00 Williams was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:09 Marciano slips inside and lands a hook. 4:6
01:22 Marciano has Williams trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:6
01:26 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Williams ducks under it easily. 4:6
01:42 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Williams back on his heels! 4:10
01:42 Williams is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 4:10
01:56 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Williams protects his body well. 4:10
02:03 Williams is trapped in his own corner... 4:10
02:03 A crisp jab from Rocky Marciano connects to the jaw of Williams 4:13
02:16 Marciano clinches... Williams gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:13
02:25 Thrasher moves in to break the clinch. 4:13
02:31 Williams slides into the corner... 4:13
02:36 Rocky Marciano catches Williams coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:17
02:36 Williams appears to be stunned! 4:17
02:45 Marciano lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:19
03:00 Williams moves into a neutral corner. 4:19
03:00 Rocky Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 4:19
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 4:20

Round 2

0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:17 Marciano scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:35 Williams retreats into the near corner. 0:2
0:40 Marciano is clinching... 0:2
0:50 Thrasher pries them apart. 0:2
0:55 Rocky Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
01:02 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Williams flush! 0:6
01:02 Williams took far too many hard shots from Marciano in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:6
01:19 Marciano wraps up Williams... Neither fighter will break... 0:6
01:29 Marciano pushes Williams away. 0:6
01:51 * Williams has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 0:6
01:53 Thrasher begins the count over Williams as Rocky Marciano moves to a neutral corner.. 0:12
01:53 1... 0:12
01:54 2... 0:12
01:55 3... 0:12
01:55 * Williams is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. Johnny Williams will take an 8 count here. 0:12
01:56 4... 0:12
01:57 5... 0:12
01:58 6... 0:12
01:59 7... 0:12
02:00 8... 0:12
02:00 Thrasher is allowing the fight to continue. Williams looks real shaken to us, however. 0:12
02:00 Williams is definitely in trouble. Marciano needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:12
02:13 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:12
02:19 Williams retreats into a neutral corner. 0:12
02:24 Marciano bores in determined to maul Williams 0:12
02:28 Marciano feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Williams's jaw. 0:15
02:28 Marciano wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Williams away! 0:15
02:42 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Williams 0:15
02:50 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:15
02:57 Johnny Williams backs into the lower right corner. 0:15
03:00 Marciano charges Williams trying to get inside 0:15
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 0:17

Round 3

0:00 The bell starts the action as Williams and Marciano leave their corners. 0:0
0:25 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Williams is down on his back! 0:0
0:28 Thrasher moves into position over Williams and begins the count 0:10
0:28 1... 0:10
0:29 2... 0:10
0:30 3... 0:10
0:31 4... 0:10
0:32 5... 0:10
0:33 6... 0:10
0:34 7... 0:10
0:35 8... 0:10
0:36 9... 0:10
0:36 * Somehow Williams has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 0:10
0:36 Thrasher motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 0:10
0:36 Johnny Williams is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Marciano just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:10
0:45 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 2:12
0:45 Marciano is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Williams in trouble! 2:12
0:58 Williams takes a hard combination from Marciano 2:16
0:58 Marciano just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:16
01:12 Rocky Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:16
01:21 Williams just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:20
01:21 Those punches hurt Williams and he looks to hang on. 2:20
01:34 Williams is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 2:20
01:36 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Williams. 2:20
01:45 Williams picks off the cross by Marciano. 2:20
01:56 Marciano looks to work the body, but Johnny Williams covers up nicely. 2:20
02:03 Williams slides into a neutral corner... 2:20
02:07 Marciano ties up Williams... 2:20
02:25 Thrasher separates the two fighters. 2:20
02:30 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:20
02:32 Marciano's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:22
02:42 Williams is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:22
02:46 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 2:22
02:50 Williams just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:22
02:53 Rocky Marciano connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Williams just shakes his head and smiles. 2:25
02:57 This round has been badly one-sided and Johnny Williams is in serious trouble. This bout could soon be over. 2:25
03:00 Williams holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 2:25
03:00 Thrasher moves them apart. 2:25
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 2:25

Round 4

0:00 Williams looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Williams received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:15 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnny Williams's defense. 0:0
0:18 Williams is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:22 Williams looks exhausted but Marciano still looks like he is fresh. 2:0
0:39 Thrasher has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Williams's arms. 2:0
0:50 * The referee cautions Rocky Marciano about leaning on Williams's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:09 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Williams but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:11 Williams rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:0
01:21 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Williams can land a solid one. 6:0
01:36 Williams seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:43 Williams just comes up short with the jab. 6:0
01:54 Williams moves into the left corner. 6:0
01:59 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Williams was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
02:01 I think Williams is still seeing stars after being knocked down in the last round. 6:0
02:10 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 6:5
02:10 Williams is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:5
02:23 Marciano is off target with that combination. 6:5
02:39 * A hard cross from Marciano and Williams is down!! 6:5
02:42 Thrasher stands over Williams and begins counting... 6:13
02:42 1... 6:13
02:43 2... 6:13
02:44 3... 6:13
02:45 4... 6:13
02:46 5... 6:13
02:47 6... 6:13
02:48 7... 6:13
02:49 8... 6:13
02:50 Williams is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 6:13
02:51 10! 6:13
02:51 * And he's out. Marciano has starched Williams here in round 4. 6:13

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 02:56 mark in Round 4 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Card Summary

In the opening bout of the evening we say George Araujo (5-0-0) KO Nickey Nicholas (0-1-0) in the first round of their 4 round contest. In the support bout Freddie Ruffin (3-0-0) KO'ed Frank Feener (9-8-8) in the fifth round of their six round contest. In the Co Feature bout we saw Rocky Marciano (5-0-1) defeat Johnny Williams by KO in the fourth round of their six round contest. In the Main Event Tony Masciarelli (29-14-1) was KO'ed in the last round of the bout by Joe Rindone (13-1-0)

Dublin Sky

01-27-2009, 01:21 PM

Rocky's Seventh fight has been announced his opponant:

Billy Conn!!!!

The Fight will take place on: Monday September 13th , 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Card

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (5-0-1) Vs Billy Conn (62-12-1)

Co-Feature
Dennis Pat Brady (57-8-2) Vs Johnny LaRusso (40-13-3)

Support Bout
Buddy Lessard (16-24-0) Vs Steve Marcello (13-0-0)

Preliminary Bout
George Araujo (4-0-0) Vs Roger Lessard (1-2-0)

Opening Bout
Harold Alle (12-29-4) Vs Freddie Ruffin (3-0-0)

Dublin Sky

01-28-2009, 10:35 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday September 13th, 1948

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (5-0-1) Vs Billy Conn (62-12-1)

Rocky Marciano is up against Billy Conn a tough fighter who is one of the best Light Heavyweight fighters to ever grace the ring! Conn is a former LHW champion however many feel his best days are long behind him.

Billy Conn is up against hard hitting Rocky Marciano who is currently 5-0-1. Conn has moved up to heavyweight to fight tonight's fight, it is not the 1940 ring magazines fighter of the year's first fight at heavyweight however.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: We realize that Billy Conn is a legend and we take this fight very seriously. Rocky wishes to state that it is a great honor to be fighting a man who is one of the best fighters ever.

Billy Conn's Camp Reports: Billy is in tip top shape and he had no problem bulking up for tonights fight. Rocky Marciano is a tough kid but he is not Billy Conn.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 190

Billy Conn

Age: 31
Reach: 72.50 Inches
Height: 6'1
Weight: 190

Round 1

0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:14 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Conn. 0:0
0:18 Marciano is motioning with his gloves for Conn to bring it on, but Marciano is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:28 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:31 Marciano is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:36 The fighters are tied up. Conn tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:40 Kimmons moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:48 Marciano has Conn blocked in! 0:0
0:53 Marciano is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:0
01:05 * Marciano is leading with his head and Kimmons has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
01:14 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 2:0
01:14 A nasty gash has opened on the right eyelid of Conn and it's bleeding badly. 2:0
01:14 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 2:0
01:14 * Conn seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Conn's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 2:0
01:14 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Marciano. 2:0
01:14 * The Referee has stopped the fight and leads Conn to the ringside doctor. The doctor is up on the apron and doing a thorough examination of [FtrB]'s cut.* That's it! Referee Kimmons is waving it off. This fight is over! Marciano wins by TKO due to the severity of Conn's injuries! 2:0

I'm not sure what to make of this :confused: there will be a rematch next fight.

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Billy Jordan is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:15 mark in Round 1 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Card Summary

Harold Alle (12-29-4) Vs Freddie Ruffin (3-0-0): In tonight's opening bout from the Rhode Island Auditorium we saw Freddie Ruffin beat Harold Alle in a one sided decision. Ruffin now improves to 4-0-0.

George Araujo (4-0-0) Vs Roger Lessard (1-2-0) In tonight's Preliminary Bout we saw the promising George Araujo KO Roger Lessard in the first round of their 6 round bout, the time of the KO was 2:22.

Buddy Lessard (16-24-0) Vs Steve Marcello (13-0-0) In tonight's Support Bout we saw Steve Marcello improve on his perfect record by KO'ing Buddy Lessard in the first round. Both the Lessard brothers lost on the card, both lost by KO in the first round!

Dennis Pat Brady (57-8-2) Vs Johnny LaRusso (40-13-3) In the night's Co Feature Main Event we saw two great fighters battle it out in a great match-up that had the crowd very pleased. Johnny LaRusso ended up victorious in a close bout that saw both fighters beaten and bloodied up.

Rocky Marciano (5-0-1) Vs Billy Conn (62-12-1) In the night's Main Event we saw the slugger Rocky Marciano take on the great Billy Conn. The fight ended early when there was an accidental head butt caused by Marciano in the first. Conn was unable to continue and Marciano was awarded the TKO victory. This left many fans in attendance in an uproar and many are calling for a rematch.

Dublin Sky

01-28-2009, 07:32 PM

Rocky's Eighth fight has been announced his opponant:

Billy Conn.....Part 2!!!!

The Fight will take place on: Monday September 20th , 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Card

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (6-0-1) Vs Billy Conn (62-13-1)

Co-Feature
Buddy Holderfield (20-9-0) Vs Frankie Palermo (24-6-2)

Support Bout
Bobby English (37-44-2) Vs Willie Stevenson (5-2-0)

Opening Bout
Rocky DeCiantis (3-1-0) Vs Sonny Bentley (3-21-1)

JJReid

02-12-2009, 07:28 PM

Please tell me your still doing this dynasty I didn't see it till now.
Rocky's Eighth fight has been announced his opponant:

Billy Conn.....Part 2!!!!

The Fight will take place on: Monday September 20th , 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Card

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (6-0-1) Vs Billy Conn (62-13-1)

Co-Feature
Buddy Holderfield (20-9-0) Vs Frankie Palermo (24-6-2)

Support Bout
Bobby English (37-44-2) Vs Willie Stevenson (5-2-0)

Opening Bout
Rocky DeCiantis (3-1-0) Vs Sonny Bentley (3-21-1)
GO SONNY and ROCKY!

Dublin Sky

02-21-2009, 01:50 AM

I'll be back doing this very soon to all those who care

JJReid

02-22-2009, 07:13 AM

:d:d:d:d

Dublin Sky

02-24-2009, 02:28 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday September 20th, 1948

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (6-0-1) Vs Billy Conn (62-13-1)

Rocky Marciano is up against Billy Conn a tough fighter who is one of the best Light Heavyweight fighters to ever grace the ring! Conn is a former LHW champion however many feel his best days are long behind him. In their last fight Marciano won the fight in a very controversial decision.

Billy Conn is up against hard hitting Rocky Marciano who is currently 6-0-1. Conn has moved up to heavyweight to fight tonight's fight, it is not the 1940 ring magazines fighter of the year's first fight at heavyweight however. Billy Conn is comming into this fight with a chip on his shoulder after losing the last fight to Marciano.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky has come into this fight ready for whatever Mr. Conn can give.

Billy Conn's Camp Reports: Billy is still angry and upset at last mondays decision and does not wish to speak to media at this time thank you.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 182

Billy Conn

Age: 31
Reach: 72.50 Inches
Height: 6'1
Weight: 180

Round 1

0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:15 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 0:5
0:15 Conn is badly hurt! 0:5
0:24 As high as Conn is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 0:5
0:27 Marciano moves into the left corner. 0:5
0:32 Billy Conn wings a big left hand at Marciano but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:5
0:47 "The Pittsburgh Kid" slips out of a corner, as Marciano attempts to trap him. 0:5
0:56 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:5
01:06 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:5
01:10 Billy Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:5
01:13 Marciano throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Conn. 0:8
01:26 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:8
01:44 The Referee breaks it up... 0:8
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:8
01:54 Conn bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:8
02:06 Conn connects with a cross to Marciano's body. 4:8
02:15 Conn has Rocky Marciano trapped! 4:8
02:15 Conn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 6:8
02:29 Conn ends up behind Marciano as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:8
02:44 Marciano moves to the center of the Ring taunting Conn with his hands by his sides. 6:8
02:50 Conn gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Marciano with an uppercut. 8:8
03:00 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 8:8
03:00 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing England to step in and break it up. 10:9

Round 2

0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Marciano retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:11 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Marciano to chase him. 0:0
0:15 Conn got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:16 Conn rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:0
0:31 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 4:2
0:40 The action is back at ring center. 4:2
0:40 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Conn scored more on that exchange. 7:4
0:55 Conn grabs Rocky Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 7:4
0:59 Conn uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 7:4
01:11 Marciano quickly hitches up his trunks. 7:4
01:20 Rocky Marciano is either lucky or has radar. Conn's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:4
01:35 Conn grabs Marciano's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Conn to let go. 7:4
01:46 Marciano pushes Conn away. 7:4
01:50 Conn goes downstairs with a right cross. 9:4
02:04 Conn back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Rocky Marciano. 9:4
02:09 Conn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:4
02:23 Conn just can't find the range with that jab. 11:4
02:35 Marciano's misses as Billy Conn backpedals away. 11:4
02:48 Conn shoots a cross to the midsection. 13:4
03:00 Conn smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 13:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 14:4

Round 3

0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:08 Marciano goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:3
0:26 Marciano really buried that punch into Conn's ribs. 0:7
0:26 Conn was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:7
0:44 Conn usues his legs to avoid Rocky Marciano's punches. 0:7
0:56 Conn just comes up short with the jab. 0:7
01:03 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:11
01:03 Conn in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:11
01:16 Billy Conn snakes the jab through Marciano's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:11
01:29 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
01:34 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 2:11
01:36 Conn lets a quick hook go, catching Marciano moving in. 4:11
01:49 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:15
01:49 Conn is clutching his side! 4:15
01:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:15
02:09 Conn connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:15
02:21 Conn throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Marciano's jaw. 8:15
02:42 Conn backs into the lower right corner. 8:15
02:42 A sizzling cross from Marciano finds it's mark. 8:18
02:51 Billy Conn doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:18
02:56 Marciano scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:20
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 8:21

Round 4

0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Marciano catches Conn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Billy Conn is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:29 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Marciano either blocks or slips them. 0:4
0:47 Marciano grabs and holds Conn... 0:4
0:51 England separates them. 0:4
0:56 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:4
01:00 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 0:4
01:00 A cross to body by Conn gets through. 2:4
01:16 Conn is staying at the center of the ring. 2:4
01:16 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Marciano. 4:4
01:25 Rocky Marciano pins Conn in the corner! 4:4
01:30 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Conn protects his body well. 4:4
01:32 Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:4
01:53 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:4
01:59 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 6:8
01:59 Conn was stunned by that blow! 6:8
02:12 Conn has Marciano trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 6:8
02:12 Conn lands a jab to Marciano's midsection 8:8
02:32 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 8:8
02:35 Conn lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:8
02:47 Conn has Marciano cornered! 10:8
02:51 Marciano usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Conn tries vainly to score. 10:8
03:00 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 10:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Conn and Marciano go back to their corners. 10:8

Round 5

0:00 Conn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was really animated in Marciano's corner and Marciano was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Marciano slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Conn can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:25 Conn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
0:25 Conn looks shaken! 2:4
0:39 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:4
0:41 The uppercut just landed by Conn is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:4
01:02 Marciano comes in low. Conn puts a headlock on him. England knocks Conn's arm off Marciano's head. 4:4
01:07 England has to break the clinch. 4:4
01:16 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 4:8
01:16 Conn is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:8
01:29 Marciano tastes Conn's jab 6:8
01:42 Marciano misses with that uppercut. 6:8
01:50 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Conn lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Marciano. 8:8
02:07 Conn takes a hard combination from Marciano 8:12
02:07 Marciano has Conn in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:12
02:16 Conn has Rocky Marciano pinned! 8:12
02:21 Conn holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Marciano to score with a clean shot. 8:12
02:30 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:12
02:32 The fighters are tangled up inside. Conn has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 10:12
02:46 Marciano pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:12
02:51 Conn slides into the corner... 10:12
02:56 Rocky Marciano lands a strong cross! 10:16
02:56 Conn is reeling.. 10:16
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 10:18

Round 6

0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 6, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Marciano is challenging Conn to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:21 Conn shoves Rocky Marciano away. 0:0
0:21 Marciano is losing his legs... 0:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:30 Conn is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:42 Conn bounces off the ropes, challenging Marciano to come get him. 0:0
0:47 Marciano is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:47 Conn scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:0
0:56 Conn traps Marciano in the corner! 2:0
01:00 Conn ties up Marciano. 2:0
01:05 Marciano works his way free! 2:0
01:13 Marciano is forced into his own corner... 2:0
01:17 Billy Conn is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Marciano. 2:0
01:26 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 2:0
01:31 Both fighters move in close as Conn goes to the body with an uppercut. 4:0
01:40 Conn has Rocky Marciano blocked in! 4:0
01:45 Marciano holds his arms up in disgust as Conn holds him around his waist. 4:0
01:49 England moves them apart. 4:0
01:57 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
02:02 Marciano picks off the jab by Conn. 4:0
02:12 Marciano is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:0
02:14 Conn lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 6:0
02:19 Marciano looks to be losing his legs. 6:0
02:28 Marciano is getting frustrated as Conn continues to hold on to him. Marciano is punching Conn's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, England pushes the fighters apart. 6:0
02:33 England pries them apart. 6:0
02:42 Conn dances gracefully across the canvas 6:0
02:47 Conn lands a hook to the ribs. 8:0
03:00 Conn wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 8:0
03:00 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 8:0
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 6, the final round of the fight. 8:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Mark Beiro for the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Hans Larsen, Denmark scores the bout 58 to 56 for Billy Conn

Leo Johnson, United States scores the bout 57 to 57 - even

George Colon, United States scores the bout 58 to 56 for...

...Billy Conn

The winner by majority decision is Billy Conn!

Card Summary

Opening Bout
Rocky DeCiantis (3-1-0) Vs Sonny Bentley (3-21-1)

In the night's opening bout we saw Providence's own Rocky DeCiantis beat Sonny Bentley by decision in a bout that was scheduled for 4 rounds.

Support Bout
Bobby English (37-44-2) Vs Willie Stevenson (5-2-0)

In tonight's support bout we saw Bobby English hand Willie Stevenson his third loss of his career with a win by decision in 6 rounds.

Co-Feature
Buddy Holderfield (20-9-0) Vs Frankie Palermo (24-6-2)

Lightweight Frankie Palermo got his 25th win by way of stoppage due to a cut over Buddy Holderfield's right eye. The bout which went to the 5th round of a 10 rounder was called to a stop at 2:23 due to medical stoppage from the ringside doctar.

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (6-0-1) Vs Billy Conn (62-13-1)

Billy Conn won a grueling 6 round majority decision over Rocky Marciano in tonights Main Event. The crowd was constantly on their feet for a great showing by the two warriors who gave it their all. two judges scored the bout 57-55 Conn while the last scored the contest even.

Billy Conn Post Fight interview:

This kid can punch and when I mean he can punch he can knock you out with one punch. I've never been hit the way Rocky hit me...NEVER. He's a tough kid and with a little more time I can see him being a champion some day.

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview:

Billy Conn is a legend and it was a great honor to fight him he deserved a rematch and he beat me so it looks like we are one for one now.....hey Billy?

JJReid

02-24-2009, 03:24 PM

That was a good show I love the format glad you have this dynasty back up and running again.

Dublin Sky

02-24-2009, 09:59 PM

Thx JJ

Dublin Sky

02-24-2009, 10:53 PM

Rocky's Ninth fight has been announced his opponant:

BUDDY WALKER!!!!!!!!

The Fight will take place on: Thursday September 30th , 1948

The Bout will be held at: Uline Arena, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The Card

Main Event
Maxie Shapiro (87-29-7) Vs Sonny Boy West (23-3-0)

Co-Feature
Rocky Marciano (6-1-1) Vs Buddy Walker (79-29-5)

Support Bout
Holley Mims (0-1-1) Vs Julian Keene (3-0-0)

Opening Bout
Bobby Baldwin (10-3-1) Vs Palmero Prado (0-0-0)

JJReid

02-25-2009, 02:57 PM

Main Event
Maxie Shapiro (87-29-7) Vs Sonny Boy West (23-3-0)

Co-Feature
Rocky Marciano (6-1-1) Vs Buddy Walker (79-29-5)

Support Bout
Holley Mims (0-1-1) Vs Julian Keene (3-0-0)

Opening Bout
Bobby Baldwin (10-3-1) Vs Palmero Prado (0-0-0)
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Dublin Sky

02-26-2009, 02:06 AM

Uline Arena, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Thursday September 30th, 1948

Co-Feature
Rocky Marciano (6-1-1) Vs Buddy Walker (79-29-5)

Pre-Fight Insight: Rocky Is up against HW veteran Buddy Walker in a bout that is sure to be a great one on tonight's Co-Feature Main Event. Rocky is comming off a loss in his last bout where he lost by a close majority decision to the great Billy Conn. Rocky is looking to capitalize on his stamina and raw punching power to win tonight's fight.

Pre-Fight Insight: Buddy Walker is 4-6 in his last 10 bouts and has been rumoured to be contemplating retirement very shortly claims a reliable source. Walker a one time Ohio State Heavy Weight Champion is looking to prove that he still has what it takes to be the best. Walker has notable wins over Tony Musto, Jack Trammel, Johnny Sckor, Gus Dorazio, Roscoe Toles, and Patsy Perroni.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky says it is an honor to be fighting a former champ and he hopes tonights fight will be a crowd pleaser.

Buddy Walker's Camp Reports: Rocky Marciano is a good tough fighter who is relentless. Buddy will use his experience in the ring and get the win tonight.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 189

Buddy Walker

Age: 29
Reach: 70 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 185

Round 1

0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 5:0
0:12 How is Walker standing after that? 5:0
0:30 Walker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 5:0
0:48 Marciano fires a left hand that Walker takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
0:50 Marciano tries a hook but Walker blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 5:2
0:59 As high as Walker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rocky Marciano takes advantage of it. 5:2
01:02 Walker has Marciano blocked in! 5:2
01:02 Walker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Marciano on the end of that punch. 5:4
01:12 Walker scores with a glancing cross. 5:6
01:25 That hook from Marciano snapped Walker's head back violently! 9:6
01:25 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Walker is trying to hang on... 9:6
01:39 Walker has Marciano pinned! 9:6
01:39 Walker connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 9:8
01:50 Marciano pins Walker in the corner! 9:8
01:55 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Walker. 9:8
02:03 Marciano pins Buddy Walker in the corner! 9:8
02:03 Some good body work by Marciano but not much on those punches. 11:8
02:13 Marciano has Walker trapped in the left neutral corner... 11:8
02:17 Marciano ties up Buddy Walker. 11:8
02:22 O'Brien moves them apart. 11:8
02:31 Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 11:8
02:35 Walker slides into a neutral corner... 11:8
02:40 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Walker flush! 15:8
02:40 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Walker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 15:8
02:57 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Walker either blocks or slips them. 15:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:8

Round 2

0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Walker wraps his arms around Marciano. 0:0
0:27 Walker shoves Marciano away. 0:0
0:40 Walker is giving Rocky Marciano a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:45 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:48 Buddy Walker hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
0:55 Marciano slides along the far ropes. 0:0
01:05 Rocky Marciano lands a strong hook! 5:0
01:05 Buddy Walker is gasping for air!! 5:0
01:14 The cross scores for Marciano. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:0
01:14 Rocky Marciano takes a long look at Walker to see if he's playing possum. Marciano is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Walker. 7:0
01:22 A cross to body by Marciano gets through. 9:0
01:22 Marciano senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 9:0
01:36 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:0
01:47 No one is going to confuse Marciano with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 9:0
02:01 * Walker is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 9:0
02:03 O'Brien begins the count over Buddy Walker as Marciano moves to a neutral corner.. 16:0
02:03 1... 16:0
02:04 2... 16:0
02:05 3... 16:0
02:06 4... 16:0
02:06 * Walker manages to rise from that knockdown as O'Brien gives him the mandatory standing 8 count. 16:0
02:07 5... 16:0
02:08 6... 16:0
02:09 7... 16:0
02:10 8... 16:0
02:10 O'Brien is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 16:0
02:10 Buddy Walker was stopped cold by that punch! Marciano has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 16:0
02:23 Rocky Marciano misses with that cross. 16:0
02:34 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Walker. 16:0
02:43 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
02:54 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 16:0
03:00 Walker pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 16:0
03:00 O'Brien is shouting at Buddy Walker to break! 16:0
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 18:0

Round 3

0:00 Walker didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:10 Walker moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Rocky Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Walker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:22 Walker retreats into the far left corner. 0:0
0:26 Marciano and Walker are in a clinch, O'Brien hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:31 Walker works his way free! 0:0
0:35 Some nice infighting ends with Walker getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:52 Walker usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:2
0:55 Walker bangs the uppercut home. 0:4
0:55 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Marciano because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 0:6
0:55 * A bad cut on the bridge of Marciano's nose is causing blood to run down both sides of Marciano's face. It looks bad but at least it isn't above an eye. 0:6
0:55 * What was once just a trickle of blood is much more noticeable now as Marciano's face looks like it lost a fight with a razor blade. It's a good thing that the bleeding isn't over an eye or this fight would be in jeopardy. And it still may be, as Referee O'Brien has now halted the contest and is leading Rocky Marciano toward the ring doctor's position to get a second opinion on the severity of the bleeding. 0:6
0:55 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 3 as the fighters approach one another. 0:6
01:11 Walker wraps up Marciano. 0:6
01:16 O'Brien has to separate the two... 0:6
01:27 Walker takes a hard jab to the face from Marciano 3:6
01:36 Walker moves into the left corner. 3:6
01:41 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Walker back on his heels! 7:6
01:41 Walker appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:6
01:45 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Walker change his style. 7:6
01:55 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Walker with a sharp combination! 11:6
01:55 Walker took far too many hard shots from Marciano in that flurry and he is hurt! 11:6
02:04 Marciano doesn't have to look for Walker this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:6
02:20 Rocky Marciano is holding on to Walker. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:6
02:30 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:6
02:43 Buddy Walker holds his arms up in disgust as Rocky Marciano holds him around his waist. 11:6
02:48 Referee O'Brien has to separate the two... 11:6
02:53 Marciano is staying at the center of the ring. 11:6
02:58 He is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 11:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:6

Round 4

0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Marciano is ready to go. The cut on the bridge of nose he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:14 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:16 Not much steam behind Walker's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:2
0:16 Walker last connect snapped back the head of Marciano. And it looks like it has reopened Marciano's cut. 0:2
0:16 Blood streams down the face of Marciano as the gash on the bridge of his nose has, apparently, been reopened. 0:2
0:16 * The two fighters are circling one another. Walker looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Rocky Marciano. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Marciano and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Marciano's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 0:2
0:16 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Marciano to stand and motioning for Walker to back up a little. Now O'Brien is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 4. 0:2
0:25 Eddie Inabagsky knows Walker lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:26 Marciano tastes Walker's jab 0:4
0:35 Walker is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:40 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Walker's head straight back with that punch! 4:4
0:40 Walker is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:4
0:52 Marciano has Walker cornered! 4:4
0:52 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Walker scored more on that exchange. 6:7
01:14 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 6:7
01:23 Walker retreats into a neutral corner. 6:7
01:27 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Walker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:7
01:34 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:7
01:39 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Walker back into the corner. 6:7
01:52 Walker rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:9
02:08 Walker is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:9
02:15 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 11:9
02:15 Buddy Walker is reeling.. 11:9
02:24 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Marciano digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Walker. 13:9
02:24 Marciano senses he has Walker in trouble and he is pouring it on! 13:9
02:37 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 13:9
02:44 Marciano has Walker trapped! 13:9
02:44 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Marciano can land a solid one. 15:9
02:44 Marciano is raining blows down on Walker, who is obviously hurt. Marciano wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 15:9
02:57 Marciano swings...and misses. 15:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 17:9

Fight Result

Howard Leigh has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Manuel Maritxalar, Spain scores the bout 40 to 36

Juan Carlos Palmieri, Argentina scores the bout 40 to 36

Jean Lapointe, Canada scores the bout 40 to 35

The winner by unanimous decision is Rocky Marciano!

Card Summary

Opening Bout
Bobby Baldwin (10-3-1) Vs Palmero Prado (0-0-0)

Bobby Baldwin improved his record against newcommer Palmero Prado in a tough fight that had the fans excited, Baldwin won by decision in 6 rounds.

Support Bout
Holley Mims (0-1-1) Vs Julian Keene (3-0-0)

Holley Mims pulled the upset off on tonight's support bout which was scheduled for four rounds. Mims was relentless in his attack and won by decision to make his record an even 1-1-1.

Co-Feature
Rocky Marciano (6-1-1) Vs Buddy Walker (79-29-5)

Rocky Marciano won by way of decision in 4 rounds in a fight that almost was won by Walker. Marciano suffered a cut on the bridge of his nose early into round 3 which the doctor stopped to look at twice during the course of the bout. It was a nasty looking cut and was bleeding heavily from Marciano's nose, if it had been a cut above the eye or anywhere else the doctor surely would have ended the fight.

Main Event
Maxie Shapiro (87-29-7) Vs Sonny Boy West (23-3-0)

Sonny Boy West beat Maxie Shapiro in tonight's Main Event card and earned the respect of the boxing community when he beat Shapiro. Shapiro who was ahead slightly going into round 6 of the scheduled 10 was tagged with a left hook that put the veteran down. Shapiro would get up only to be knocked down twice more, ending the fight at 2:47 in the 6th round.

Buddy Walker Post Fight interview:

Rocky Marciano won the fight plain and simple he can punch but that's pretty much all he can do. He is clumsy and easy to hit but he just keeps comming and comming the kid is a bull. If the fight would have went 6 rounds I would have won due to the cut, I think I saw a midget climb out of his nose....one didn't? well then one damn well could have the cut was so big.

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview:

None of Mr. Walker's punches really stunned me he is an aggresive fighter and he knows how to exploit a weakness if he sees one. Once the cut was opened it's as if every punch he threw at me hit right on the cut and would re-open it.

Dublin Sky

02-26-2009, 03:12 PM

Rocky's Tenth fight has been announced his opponant:

JOHNNY CLEMONS!!!!!!!!

The Fight will take place on: Monday October 4th, 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Card

Main Event
Ted Lowry (57-37-8) Vs Sandy McPherson (17-16-2)

Co-Feature
Pat Demers (46-28-3) Vs Jerry Mekler (19-7-3)

Support Bout
Rocky Marciano (7-1-1) Vs Johnny Clemons (1-3-1)

Preliminary Bout
Freddie Ruffin (4-0-0) Vs Harold Alle (12-32-4)

Opening Bout
Kenny Adams (0-0-0) Vs Billy St. Pierre (1-0-0)

Dublin Sky

02-27-2009, 02:35 AM

Sorry guys I had everything written out then the power went out so instead of re typing it all here is the results.

Round 1

0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what we hope doesn't turn out to be a mismatch. 0:0
0:10 Marciano has Clemons blocked in! 0:0
0:10 Marciano gets inside and fires a hook to Clemons's body. 2:0
0:19 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:23 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
0:38 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 7:0
0:38 And Clemons's in big trouble now! 7:0
0:52 Marciano pins Clemons's arms. Now they move apart. 7:0
0:56 Flaherty separates the two fighters. 7:0
01:01 Clemons pushes Marciano away to give himself a little more space to work with. 7:0
01:09 Rocky Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Clemons ducks under it. 7:0
01:21 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:0
01:32 Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 7:0
01:38 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 7:0
01:45 Clemons forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 7:2
01:57 The fighters are trading punches and Marciano seems to have won that exchange. 10:4
02:09 A cross lands for Marciano. Clemons didn't see that one coming. 12:4
02:24 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:4
02:27 * Clemons is told to watch holding and hitting by Flaherty 12:7
02:44 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 12:7
02:52 Marciano grabs Clemons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:7
03:00 Flaherty separates the two... 12:7
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 6 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:7

Round 2

0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:15 Clemons pins Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Clemons just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:22 Clemons takes a hard uppercut to the body from Marciano. 3:0
0:37 Clemons retreats into the right corner. 3:0
0:42 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Clemons flush! 7:0
0:42 Johnny Clemons looks like he was hurt by that punch! 7:0
0:51 Marciano has Johnny Clemons trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 7:0
0:51 Marciano fires a punishing jab into the face of Clemons. He wasn't probing with that punch. 10:0
01:04 Clemons pins Marciano in the corner! 10:0
01:04 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 12:2
01:17 Marciano traps Clemons in the corner! 12:2
01:21 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Clemons back on his heels! 16:2
01:21 Clemons is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 16:2
01:26 There appears to be some minor swelling under Clemons's right eye. 16:2
01:38 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 20:2
01:38 Clemons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 20:2
01:50 As high as Clemons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 20:2
01:58 Clemons picks off the jab by Marciano. 20:2
02:00 Clemons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 20:4
02:18 Clemons does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Marciano's punches in close. 20:4
02:27 Marciano gets the cross in, making Clemons blink. 23:4
02:36 Marciano is staying at the center of the ring. 23:4
02:41 Marciano is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 23:4
02:50 Marciano slides into the corner... 23:4
02:55 Clemons feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 23:4
03:00 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 23:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 24:6

Round 3

0:00 Clemons and Marciano square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Marciano has Clemons pinned! 0:0
0:13 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Clemons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:0
0:18 That swelling under the right eye of Clemons is definitely getting worse. 5:0
0:30 Marciano fires a left hand that Clemons takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
0:42 Rocky Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 10:0
0:42 Johnny Clemons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:0
0:55 Johnny Clemons is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:0
01:02 Clemons slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:06 Marciano flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 12:0
01:06 Marciano senses he has Clemons in trouble and he is pouring it on! 12:0
01:15 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Marciano can land a solid one. 14:0
01:15 Clemons is badly stunned and Marciano will try to finish him off here in the 3rd round! 14:0
01:19 Look for Marciano to start to target Clemons's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 14:0
01:23 Clemons retreats into a neutral corner. 14:0
01:28 Rocky Marciano leans on the ropes and motions for Johnny Clemons to come in. 14:0
01:32 Clemons backs into the lower corner. 14:0
01:32 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Marciano! Clemons flashes a quick smile at Marciano as if to acknowledge the blow. 17:0
01:32 Marciano is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Clemons in trouble! 17:0
01:41 Marciano throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Johnny Clemons. 20:0
01:41 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Clemons out of there! 20:0
01:54 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 20:0
02:06 That punch actually went behind Clemons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 20:0
02:13 Clemons backs into his own corner... 20:0
02:17 Rocky Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Johnny Clemons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 20:0
02:19 Clemons gets his head on the chest of Marciano as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 20:2
02:32 Marciano winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Clemons! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 23:2
02:36 Flaherty doesn't want to shortchange Clemons and call the fight too soon but if he doesn't step in, he might get Clemons killed. Clemons is just taking too many clean shots without responding. 23:2
02:36 Clemons is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 23:2
02:42 * Flaherty stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Marciano. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 25:2
02:42 Marciano lands the lead cross. 25:2
03:00 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 29:2
03:00 Clemons is trying to regroup after those punches... 29:2
03:00 Clemons shows Marciano his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 31:2

Round 4

0:00 Johnny Clemons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Clemons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Clemons still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Marciano has Clemons trapped! 0:0
0:18 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Clemons to the canvas! 0:0
0:21 Marciano is ushered to a neutral corner by Flaherty and the count begins.. 8:0
0:21 1... 8:0
0:22 2... 8:0
0:23 3... 8:0
0:24 4... 8:0
0:25 5... 8:0
0:26 6... 8:0
0:27 7... 8:0
0:28 8... 8:0
0:29 9... 8:0
0:30 10! 8:0
0:30 * He's not going to make it. Clemons gave it a valliant effort but he he can't regain his feet and is counted out here in the 4th round. 8:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Amy Hayes for the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 0:35 of the 4th round...

Rocky Marciano!

Dublin Sky

02-27-2009, 02:53 AM

Rocky's 11th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Phil Muscato (50-15-0)

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday November 29th, 1948

The Bout will be held at: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (8-1-1)

Vs

Phil Muscato (50-15-0)

Dublin Sky

02-27-2009, 12:36 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday November 29th, 1948

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (8-1-1) Vs Phil Muscato (50-15-0)

Pre-Fight Insight: Rocky will be fighting a more experienced fighter in Phil Muscato in tonight's main event bout live from the Rhode Island Auditorium. Rocky as seen in his few past fights seems to have no problem when it comes to facing fighters who have had more fights than himself. I expect Rocky to come out fast and if he can keep Muscato from staying busy he could win this fight.

Pre-Fight Insight: Phil Muscato is known as a reserve heavyweight, he can beat the midlevel competition but usually not the high level. Phil Muscato is number 10 on the Ring magazines top 10 heavyweights. Phil Muscato is 8-2 in his last ten bouts losing to Arturo Godoy and Walter Hafer, who was 11-5.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky is eager to fight Phil Muscato, he knows Phil will give him his all and he hopes Phil knows that Rocky will give his all as well. Rocky has great respect for Phil and hopes for a crowd pleasing fight.

Phil Muscato's Camp Reports: We wish Rocky a speedy recovery after tonights bout.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 185

Phil Muscato

Age: 25
Reach: 68 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 183

Round 1

0:00 Curtin gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:25 Muscato picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 0:0
0:28 Muscato is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 0:3
0:45 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
0:50 Marciano put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:3
0:53 Muscato retreats into the far left corner. 0:3
0:58 Rocky Marciano looks to work the body, but Muscato covers up nicely. 0:3
01:00 Muscato pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:5
01:12 Muscato slides into a neutral corner... 0:5
01:17 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Muscato back on his heels! 4:5
01:17 Muscato looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:5
01:26 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:5
01:30 Marciano moves into the upper left corner. 4:5
01:34 Muscato is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Marciano. 4:5
01:40 Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:5
01:49 Marciano pins Muscato in the corner! 6:5
01:54 Muscato tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 6:5
01:58 Curtin is shouting at Marciano to break! 6:5
02:14 Marciano ambles toward Phil Muscato. 6:5
02:23 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Muscato. 6:5
02:25 Not much steam behind Muscato's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:7
02:35 Marciano has Muscato trapped! 6:7
02:35 Marciano scores with a nice right cross. 8:7
02:51 Marciano is clinching... Muscato is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marciano's arms... 8:7
03:00 Curtin has to break them apart. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 9:8

Round 2

0:00 Muscato didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:36 Rocky Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:58 * Marciano lands a thudding shot under Muscato's ribcage and Muscato crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 0:0
01:00 Curtin crouches over Muscato and begins to count.. 7:0
01:00 1... 7:0
01:01 2... 7:0
01:02 3... 7:0
01:03 4... 7:0
01:03 * Muscato's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. The referee is finishing the mandatory 8 count. 7:0
01:04 5... 7:0
01:05 6... 7:0
01:06 7... 7:0
01:07 8... 7:0
01:07 Curtin waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 7:0 01:07 Marciano senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 7:0
01:21 Marciano has Muscato pinned! 7:0
01:25 Marciano is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:0
01:34 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 7:0
01:45 Muscato usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 7:0
01:52 Marciano has Muscato trapped in the left neutral corner... 7:0
01:56 Marciano swings...and misses. 7:0
02:12 Marciano goes straight at Muscato, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 7:0
02:16 Muscato backs into his own corner... 7:0
02:21 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Muscato protects his body well. 7:0
02:27 Muscato retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
02:27 Marciano snaps Muscato's head back with a jolting uppercut. 10:0
02:44 Muscato grabs Marciano's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Curtin has to force Muscato to let go. 10:0
02:53 Curtin separates the two fighters. 10:0
03:00 Rocky Marciano grabs and holds Muscato... 10:0
03:00 Curtin moves in to break the clinch. 10:0
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 12:0

Round 3

0:00 The seconds hurry out of Marciano's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:10 Muscato slides into the corner... 0:0
0:15 Marciano pins Muscato's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:19 Curtin pries them apart. 0:0
0:34 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:34 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Muscato can land a solid one. 0:2
0:51 Muscato is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
01:00 Muscato seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:07 Marciano and Muscato are in a clinch, Curtin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:2
01:16 Referee Curtin steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:26 Marciano's misses as Muscato backpedals away. 0:2
01:40 Muscato wraps his arms around Marciano. 0:2
01:49 * Marciano is leaning on the back of Phil Muscato's neck and Curtin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
01:58 Muscato is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 0:2
02:12 Marciano pushes Muscato then steps away from him. 0:2
02:23 Marciano unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Phil Muscato's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:2
02:33 Muscato flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:4
02:49 Marciano has Muscato cornered! 2:4
02:53 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 7:4
02:53 Muscato appears shaken by that punch! 7:4
03:00 Muscato backs into a neutral corner. 7:4
03:00 Marciano misses with that uppercut. 7:4
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 6:4

Round 4

0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:18 Muscato slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:23 A flurry of blows from Marciano lands to the body 2:0
0:40 Muscato takes a hard combination from Rocky Marciano 6:0
0:40 Muscato looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:0
0:48 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
0:56 Marciano pummels Muscato, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 11:0
0:56 Muscato looks stunned! 11:0
01:10 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 16:0
01:10 That blow connected solidly to the head of Muscato and he is stunned! 16:0
01:19 Muscato backs into the upper left corner. 16:0
01:19 Muscato eats a sizzling hook from Marciano that has him backing up! 19:0
01:19 Marciano knows that Phil Muscato is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Muscato. 19:0
01:32 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Muscato's defense. 19:0
01:39 Marciano traps Muscato in the corner! 19:0
01:43 Muscato is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 19:0
01:49 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 19:0
01:54 Muscato is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 19:0
02:05 Marciano scores big with that hook to the jaw of Muscato. Muscato took a step back after absorbing that shot. 22:0
02:05 Marciano has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 22:0
02:14 Marciano has Muscato blocked in! 22:0
02:27 Marciano clamps Muscato's arms to his side and holds on until Curtin breaks the hold. 22:0
02:31 Marciano finally lets go of Muscato. 22:0
02:35 Both fighters take a half-step back. 22:0
02:44 Muscato does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 22:0
02:55 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 22:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 22:1

Round 5

0:00 Muscato is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Muscato between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Muscato grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Marciano works his way free! 0:0
0:28 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:33 Muscato's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:47 Rocky Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:49 Muscato ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:4
01:06 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 4:4
01:06 Muscato is reeling after that shot! 4:4
01:20 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 4:4
01:22 Muscato connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 4:6
01:31 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muscato takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:39 Muscato brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
01:48 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:11
01:48 Marciano was stunned by that blow! 4:11
02:06 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 8:11
02:06 Muscato was staggered by those punches! 8:11
02:11 Muscato is slowing up... 8:11
02:15 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Muscato who scores with a short hook to the chest. 8:13
02:29 Muscato seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:13
02:36 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Muscato flush! 12:13
02:36 Muscato is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:13
02:45 Marciano doesn't have to look for Muscato this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:13
02:57 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Muscato with a sharp combination! 16:13
02:57 Muscato is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 16:13
03:00 Muscato looks to be losing his legs. 16:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:14

Round 6

0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Marciano pins Muscato in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Muscato chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:16 Marciano eats a jab from Muscato 0:2
0:32 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
0:44 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:53 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Muscato's punches in close. 0:2
01:05 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 4:2
01:05 Muscato was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:2
01:16 Marciano gets in a hook to the body of Muscato. 6:2
01:34 * Marciano drives home a brutal combination to Muscato's head and down he goes!!! 6:2
01:37 Curtin picks up the count.. 12:2
01:37 1... 12:2
01:38 2... 12:2
01:38 * Muscato is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. Muscato will take an 8 count here. 12:2
01:39 3... 12:2
01:40 4... 12:2
01:41 5... 12:2
01:42 6... 12:2
01:43 7... 12:2
01:44 8... 12:2
01:44 Phil Muscato does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Curtin must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 12:2
01:44 Marciano has Phil Muscato in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 12:2
01:53 Marciano goes downstairs with the hook. 14:2
01:53 Marciano won't want to let Muscato off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 14:2
02:06 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Muscato little room to move. 14:2
02:10 Muscato slides into the corner... 14:2
02:15 Marciano just comes up short with the uppercut. 14:2
02:22 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:2
02:26 Muscato backs into a neutral corner. 14:2
02:31 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Muscato back on his heels! 19:2
02:31 Muscato was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 19:2
02:39 Muscato moves into a neutral corner. 19:2
02:44 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 19:2
02:55 You would think Phil Muscato had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Rocky Marciano looked trying to score there! 19:2
02:57 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Curtin ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Curtin. 19:2

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:16 Considering the clinch Marciano has on Muscato it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Muscato pushes him away. 0:0
0:21 Curtin separates the two... 0:0
0:31 Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:35 Curtin is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:0
0:43 Muscato picks off the cross by Marciano. 0:0
0:45 Phil Muscato lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Marciano on the end of that punch. 0:2
01:03 Marciano fires a lead right that Phil Muscato manages to avoid. 0:2
01:05 Muscato scores with a quick one-two to Marciano's midsection 0:4
01:28 Marciano fires a left hand that Muscato takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
01:43 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Muscato ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:46 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 7. 0:4
02:00 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
02:00 And Phil Muscato's in big trouble now! 4:4
02:17 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Marciano blasts home a hook. 6:4
02:17 Muscato steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 6:4
02:33 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Muscato has gotten the better of the exchange. 8:7
02:45 Marciano unleashes a flurry and Phil Muscato fires back, a close exchange with Marciano coming out on top. 11:9
02:49 Marciano is losing his legs... 11:9
02:56 Muscato goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:11
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Muscato really went at it. 11:12

Round 8

0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 8, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Muscato encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Marciano. Now it's up to Muscato to implement it. 0:0
0:11 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Muscato. 0:0
0:13 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:0
0:21 Muscato throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:30 Phil Muscato's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:4
0:39 Marciano is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:47 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Muscato but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
0:49 Muscato slips inside and lands a hook. 0:6
01:06 Muscato whiffs with the combination. 0:6
01:13 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Muscato's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:6
01:13 Rocky Marciano has Muscato in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:6
01:26 Curtin tries to separate the boxers but Muscato has a vice-like grip on Marciano. 4:6
01:41 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:6
01:50 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:6
01:57 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:6
01:57 That series of punches rocked Muscato and he looks to be in trouble. 8:6
02:11 Marciano is holding... 8:6
02:16 Marciano pushes Muscato away. 8:6
02:26 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 8:6
02:28 Muscato misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:8
02:41 Muscato retreats into a neutral corner. 8:8
02:45 Marciano is holding on to Muscato. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:8
02:54 Curtin separates them. 8:8
03:00 Marciano has Phil Muscato trapped in the far left neutral corner... 8:8
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 8:8
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 7:8

Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

David Harris, United States scores the bout 78 to 72

Tony Paolillo, United States scores the bout 78 to 72

Carlos Colon, Puerto Rico scores the bout 78 to 72

And your winner by unanimous decision Rocky Marciano!!!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: Phil showed a lot of heart I hit him with everything I had and he got up twice. Phil is a real stand up guy after the fight he apoligized for what his team had said to the press. I don't know who i'll be fighting next but I know i'll be ready.

Phil Muscato Post Fight Interview: Rocky Marciano is tough and when I mean tough I mean tougher than anyother fighter i've fought. We are the same age 25, but he made me look like I was a 46 year old still trying to fight. Tonight just wasn't my night I didn't really feel right comming into the fight but sometimes you just have to roll with it you know?

Rockys 12th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Willie James (2-1-1)!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Take Place On: Tuesday December 14th, 1948

The Fight Will Be Held At: Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (9-1-1)

Vs

Willie "Cadillac" James (2-1-1)

Dublin Sky

02-28-2009, 01:05 AM

Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Tuesday December 14th, 1948

Support Bout
Rocky Marciano (9-1-1) Vs Willie James (2-1-1)

Pre-Fight Insight: Rocky is a huge favorite comming into tonights fight and many predict a quick finish.

Pre-Fight Insight: Willie James is the underdog here tonight in Philadelphia. James is comming into this fight with 4 professional fights, James is not in the same league as Rocky and we expect a qucik finish. Willie is going to use his weight advantage (12 lbs) and 3 inch height advantage to beat Rocky Marciano.

Pre Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky is extremely focused and ready for tonights fight.

Willie James Camp Reports: Willie knows he is the underdog but he does not mind.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 25
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 178

Willie James

Age: 23
Reach: 73 Inches
Height: 6'3
Weight: 189

Round 1

0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:09 James backs into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:13 Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving James any room to breathe. 0:0
0:23 Rocky Marciano muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:52 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but James protects his body well. 0:0
01:04 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
01:06 James forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 0:2
01:06 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Marciano because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 0:4
01:06 It's a gash directly over the right eyebrow. A cut in that position inevitably flows into the eye of the fighter, turning into a real detriment. 0:4
01:06 No fighter wants to suffer a cut during a fight, let alone in the first round. 0:4
01:06 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Marciano's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Caiz Jr. is escorting Marciano over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 0:4
01:06 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Marciano to stand and motioning for James to back up a little. Now Caiz Jr. is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 1. 0:4
01:15 James retreats into the left corner. 0:4
01:20 James is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
01:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:39 * Marciano lands a vicious cross and down goes Willie James! 0:4
01:42 Caiz Jr. crouches over James and begins to count.. 9:4
01:42 1... 9:4
01:43 2... 9:4
01:44 3... 9:4
01:45 4... 9:4
01:46 Willie James is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 5 but he is badly hurt. 9:4
01:47 6... 9:4
01:48 7... 9:4
01:49 8... 9:4
01:49 * James manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 9:4
01:49 Caiz Jr. is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 9:4
01:49 Marciano hurt James with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 9:4
02:02 Marciano wings a big left hand at James but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:4
02:18 * Marciano lands a hard uppercut to the head and James is down!! 9:4
02:20 Caiz Jr. moves into position over James and begins the count 15:4
02:20 1... 15:4
02:21 2... 15:4
02:21 * James lurches to his feet and awaits the completion of the mandatory 8 count. 15:4
02:22 3... 15:4
02:23 4... 15:4
02:24 5... 15:4
02:25 6... 15:4
02:26 7... 15:4
02:27 8... 15:4
02:27 Caiz Jr. seems convinced that James is ok, and the fight will continue! 15:4
02:27 Marciano is raining blows down on James, who is obviously hurt. Rocky Marciano wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 15:4
02:40 Marciano misses with that punch. 15:4
02:52 He is off target with that uppercut. 15:4
03:00 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:4
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 17:4

Round 2

0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Marciano's corner men worked their magic on his's cut above the right eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:06 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 James moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:06 James last connect snapped back the head of Marciano. And it looks like it has reopened Marciano's cut. 0:2
0:06 Rocky Marciano has once again become bloodied, as the gash above his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 0:2
0:06 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Rocky Marciano to the ringside physician. The cut over Marciano's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 0:2
0:11 * Caiz Jr. is halting this fight. He steers Marciano to his corner and calls the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at it... Marciano's corner is pleading with Caiz Jr..* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Caiz Jr. calls for the bell! James is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Marciano continue! 0:2

Fight Result

Let's go to Joe Humphries for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:12 mark in Round 2 is...

Willie James!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview No comment Rocky was taken to the hospital.

Willie James Post Fight Interview James exited the venue quickly after a riot broke out the rest of the fights were cancelled and are to be re-scheduled for the near future.

Rockys 13th Fight has been announced his opponant:

BUDDY WALKER PT. 2 (79-30)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday March 21st, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (9-2-1)

Vs

Buddy "Jack" Walker (79-30)

Dublin Sky

03-02-2009, 12:06 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday March 21st, 1949

Main Event
Rocky Marciano (9-2-1) Vs Buddy Walker (79-30-0)

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is comming into this fight after a huge upset loss to Willie James. How Rocky will perform will be seen tonight at a packed Rhode Island Auditorium. Marciano and Walker have fought once before, they squared off last September where Marciano took a decision victory. Tonight's fight is different however....Walker has not fought since and Marciano lost his last fight.

Pre Fight Report:

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky is fired up and glad to be back in Rhode Island. Rocky wants to let everyone know that he considers Providence a second home to him.

Buddy Walker's Camp Reports: Buddy is looking forward to tonight's match with Rocky, he wants to avenge his loss. Tonights bout is a 10 rounder and Marciano has never fought a 10 round fight.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 183

Buddy Walker

Age: 30
Reach: 70 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 195

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Morton gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:16 Walker was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:35 Rocky Marciano has Walker trapped! 4:0
0:35 Marciano scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Walker's jaw. 6:0
0:49 Marciano drives that short hook into Walker's midsection! 10:0
0:49 Walker is reeling.. 10:0
0:58 Some good body work by Walker but not much on those punches. 10:2
01:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:2
01:16 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 10:2
01:21 Walker slides into a neutral corner... 10:2
01:25 Marciano fires a lead right that Walker manages to avoid. 10:2
01:32 Walker lands a crushing uppercut! 10:6
01:32 Walker has Marciano in trouble after that punch! 10:6
01:43 As high as Walker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 10:6
01:57 Walker wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 10:6
01:59 Not much steam behind Marciano's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 12:6
02:09 Walker doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:16 Walker grabs Marciano's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Morton has to force Walker to let go. 12:6
02:20 Marciano pushes Walker away. 12:6
02:30 Marciano lands a hard cross! 17:6
02:30 Marciano sent Walker reeling with that punch! 17:6
02:45 Walker fires a shot, but it glances off Marciano's shoulder. 17:6
02:56 * Marciano connects with a thundering hook and Walker drops to the canvas! 17:6
02:59 Morton stands over Walker and begins the count... 27:6
02:59 1... 27:6
03:00 * Walker is saved by the bell! 27:6
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 27:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:06 Walker lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 0:2
0:24 Marciano's misses as Walker backpedals away. 0:2
0:36 Walker and Marciano are in a clinch, Morton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:2
0:45 Morton breaks them up... 0:2
0:57 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:2
0:57 Walker looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:2
01:11 Marciano muscles his way inside. 4:2
01:26 * A hook to the jaw has Walker hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:2
01:28 Marciano is ushered to a neutral corner by Morton and the count begins.. 11:2
01:28 1... 11:2
01:29 2... 11:2
01:30 3... 11:2
01:31 Walker is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 11:2
01:32 5... 11:2
01:33 6... 11:2
01:33 * Walker makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly as the mandatory 8 is tolled. 11:2
01:34 7... 11:2
01:35 8... 11:2
01:35 Morton wipes off Buddy Walker's gloves and waves the fighters together. 11:2
01:35 Walker is badly stunned and Marciano will try to finish him off here in the 2nd round! 11:2
01:43 Buddy Walker's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 11:2
01:48 Marciano splits Walker's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 14:2
01:48 Rocky Marciano hurt Walker with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 14:2
01:57 Walker backs into a neutral corner. 14:2
02:05 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Walker. 14:2
02:14 Oh!!! Rocky Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 19:2
02:14 Walker is going to need to regroup after that blow... 19:2
02:27 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 19:2
02:38 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 19:2
02:51 Walker is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 19:2
02:54 Walker turns on the hook and drives it home under Marciano's elbows. 19:5
03:00 Buddy Walker traps Marciano's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 19:5
03:00 Walker uses his shoulder to force Rocky Marciano out of the clinch. 19:5
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 20:5

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Walker leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Walker looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 * Marciano lands a perfect combination and Walker slumps to the canvas! 0:0
0:26 Morton brings his arm down over Walker as he begins the count... 7:0
0:26 1... 7:0
0:27 2... 7:0
0:28 3... 7:0
0:29 4... 7:0
0:30 5... 7:0
0:31 6... 7:0
0:31 * Walker is back on his feet! He now has to take the mandatory 8. 7:0
0:32 7... 7:0
0:33 8... 7:0
0:33 Morton is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 7:0
0:33 Marciano knows he has Walker hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:0
0:42 Walker is forced into his own corner... 7:0
0:50 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Walker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:0
0:57 The fighters are at ring center... 7:0
0:57 Rocky Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 9:0
0:57 Walker suddenly looks very vulnerable. Marciano can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 9:0
01:10 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Buddy Walker got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
01:17 Walker retreats into the left corner. 9:0
01:22 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Walker. 9:0
01:28 Marciano has Walker blocked in! 9:0
01:32 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
01:34 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Walker. 9:0
01:43 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:0
01:47 The action is at ring center. 9:0
01:52 Marciano is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Walker. 9:0
02:01 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Buddy Walker. 9:0
02:10 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Walker. 9:0
02:28 Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 9:0
02:35 Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 9:0
02:41 Marciano throws a punch and lands. Walker scores with a counter. Looks like Marciano was a little more effective. 12:2
02:55 Walker lands a short left hook to the head. 12:4
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 13:5

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Marciano gets in a hook to the body of Walker. 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:28 Walker throws a flurry of punches but Marciano either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:30 Marciano throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Walker. 5:0
0:47 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 9:0
0:47 Walker is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:0
0:56 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 11:2
01:06 Marciano flicks a lead right to the head of Walker. 13:2
01:20 Walker traps Marciano in the corner! 13:2
01:25 Walker is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 13:2
01:37 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 17:2
01:37 Walker appears shaken by those punches! 17:2
01:41 That knockdown cost Walker the last round. Will it be the difference in the fight? 17:2
01:51 Walker misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 17:2
01:59 Marciano traps Walker in the corner! 17:2
02:03 Marciano wraps up Walker... Neither fighter will break... 17:2
02:08 Morton separates the two... 17:2
02:15 Marciano has Walker pinned! 17:2
02:20 Walker takes a hard combination from Marciano 21:2
02:20 Buddy Walker seems to have been hurt by that punch! 21:2
02:37 Walker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 25:2
02:37 That series of punches rocked Walker and he looks to be in trouble. 25:2
02:51 Marciano pummels Walker, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 29:2
02:51 How is Walker standing after that? 29:2
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 29:3

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 * Walker is told to quit holding and hitting by Morton. 0:3
0:34 Walker is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:3
0:43 Both men look to measure one another. 0:3
0:46 Rocky Marciano has Walker trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:3
0:46 Marciano scores with consecutive blows to the body of Walker. 2:3
01:02 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Walker protects his body well. 2:3
01:04 Walker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:5
01:18 Walker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
01:29 Marciano scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Walker in the throat. That has to be painful. 5:5
01:42 Walker pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:5
01:47 Walker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 5:7
02:06 Rocky Marciano connects with a violent hook! 9:7
02:06 That shot buckled Walker's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:7
02:22 Walker is clinching... 9:7
02:34 Morton separates the two... 9:7
02:39 Walker pins Marciano in the corner! 9:7
02:43 Buddy Walker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Marciano fits. 9:7
02:56 Walker does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 9:7
03:00 Walker just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:12
03:00 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:14

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Marciano received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Walker connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:2
0:11 Walker is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:2
0:19 Marciano bangs home a hard cross. 3:2
0:33 Marciano knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 3:2
0:38 Marciano walks in to a glancing hook from Walker. 3:4
0:51 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 7:4
0:51 Walker is hurt! 7:4
01:05 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
01:07 Marciano tastes Walker's jab 7:6
01:25 * Marciano rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Walker and Walker tastes the canvas here in Round 6! 7:6
01:28 Morton starts counting... 17:6
01:28 1... 17:6
01:29 2... 17:6
01:30 3... 17:6
01:31 4... 17:6
01:32 5... 17:6
01:33 6... 17:6
01:34 7... 17:6
01:35 8... 17:6
01:36 9... 17:6
01:36 * Buddy Walker is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 17:6
01:36 Morton is allowing the fight to continue. Walker looks real shaken to us, however. 17:6
01:36 Marciano must sense that he's got Walker just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 17:6
01:45 Walker backs into the left corner. 17:6
01:54 * "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Walker drops to one knee and will take the count! 17:6
01:57 The count begins... 23:6
01:57 1... 23:6
01:58 2... 23:6
01:58 * Walker gets back up but he looks badly shaken. He'll take the mandatory 8 and we'll find out if he can continue! 23:6
01:59 3... 23:6
02:00 4... 23:6
02:01 5... 23:6
02:02 6... 23:6
02:03 7... 23:6
02:04 8... 23:6
02:04 Walker still looks unsteady, but Morton allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 23:6
02:04 That last punch by Marciano just turned Walker's legs to Jell-O! Walker did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Marciano moves in for the kill. 23:6
02:13 Walker retreats into his own corner... 23:6
02:17 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 23:6
02:33 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 23:6
02:43 There's a hard shot off the top of Walker's head! 28:6
02:43 Walker looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 28:6
02:57 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 33:6
02:57 Buddy Walker is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 33:6
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 33:6
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 35:6

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Marciano's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Walker any room to breathe. 0:0
0:16 Walker lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:21 Marciano is starting to fatigue... 0:2
0:35 * Marciano drives home a brutal hook to Walker's head and down he goes!!! 0:2
0:38 The count starts... 9:2
0:38 1... 9:2
0:39 Walker makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 9:2
0:40 3... 9:2
0:41 4... 9:2
0:42 5... 9:2
0:43 6... 9:2
0:44 7... 9:2
0:45 8... 9:2
0:45 * Walker is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 9:2
0:45 Morton looks into Walker eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 9:2
0:45 Walker looks bad after taking that last blow from Marciano. Marciano's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Walker is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 7th! 9:2
0:53 Marciano pins Buddy Walker in the corner! 9:2
0:53 A solid right hand scores for Marciano. 12:2
0:53 Marciano has Buddy Walker in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 7th. 12:2
01:06 Marciano is stalking his opponent. 12:2
01:19 Rocky Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:2
01:22 Being down in each of the last two round has taken a huge toll on Walker! 12:2
01:31 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 16:2
01:31 Walker is staggered... 16:2
01:35 Walker is really taking a pounding. This fight can't go on much longer. 16:2
01:35 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Walker's right eye. 16:2
01:44 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 16:2
01:59 * Buddy Walker walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 16:2
02:02 Morton positions himself over Walker and starts the count.. 22:2
02:02 1... 22:2
02:03 2... 22:2
02:04 3... 22:2
02:04 * Walker makes it to his feet. Now he has a chance to clear his head as Morton administers the mandatory 8 count. 22:2
02:05 4... 22:2
02:06 5... 22:2
02:07 6... 22:2
02:08 7... 22:2
02:09 8... 22:2
02:09 Morton motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 22:2
02:09 Marciano appears to have Walker out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Walker looks ready to go, as Marciano closes in to try and end this fight. 22:2
02:14 * Walker starts to go down and Morton grabs him and is stopping the fight! Marciano is going to get the TKO victory!! 22:2

Fight Result

Here's Lupe Contreras with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:15 mark in Round 7 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: I just want to thank the fans who came to see tonights fight I hope you were pleased. Buddy Walker is a very tough fighter I put him down i think 6 or 7 times before the match was finally called and he got up every time. He hit me with a few shots that staggered me a bit but I wasn't in any serious trouble.

Buddy Walker Post Fight Interview: To be honest I underestimated Rocky's stamina and punching power. In our first fight he hadn't really hurt me to much, this fight was differant. Tonight I gave it my all and I lost to the better fighter. We put on a great showing and had the fans on their feet the whole night so I'll take a loss and go home happy.

Rockys 14th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Wilson Kohlbrecher (7-2-3)!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday March 28th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (10-2-1)

Vs

Wilson Kohlbrecher (7-2-3)

Dublin Sky

03-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday March 28th 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky is gaining a following around the eastcoast as a tough fighter. Some experts are hailing him as a possible champion while others think he will not even be a contender. Tonight he is up against Wilson Kohlbrecher who has never fought on U.S soil.

Pre-Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky would like to welcome Wilson to America and he hopes his stay here will be a pleasant one.

Wilson KohlBrecher's Camp Reports: Danke für das herzliche Willkommen, das ich mich heute Abend, zu kämpfen freue.

Tale Of The Tape:

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 182

Wilson Kohlbrecher

Age: 31
Reach: 75 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 212

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:07 Marciano buries a hook to the body of Kohlbrecher. 3:0
0:23 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:0
0:23 Kohlbrecher appears shaken by those punches! 8:0
0:40 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 12:0
0:40 That punch may have stunned Kohlbrecher momentarily. 12:0
01:00 Kohlbrecher takes a hard combination from Marciano 16:0
01:00 Kohlbrecher is reeling after that shot! 16:0
01:19 Marciano misses with that punch. 16:0
01:30 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
01:37 The action slows for the moment. 16:0
01:45 Wilson Kohlbrecher pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 16:0
01:55 Wilson Kohlbrecher uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 16:0
02:01 Kohlbrecher backs into a neutral corner. 16:0
02:05 Rocky Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:0
02:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Kohlbrecher! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 16:4
02:12 Kohlbrecher has Marciano hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 16:4
02:35 Kohlbrecher just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 16:4
02:43 That hook to the body from Marciano had some power behind it. 19:4
03:00 * Marciano lands a vicious cross and Kohlbrecher collapses like a house of cards! 19:4
03:00 Jacobsen starts counting... 25:4
03:00 1... 25:4
03:00 * Kohlbrecher is saved by the bell, as his corner rushes to help him to his stool. 25:4
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 25:4

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Kohlbrecher square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Rocky Marciano got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:24 Marciano scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:0
0:33 Kohlbrecher is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:41 Marciano clamps Kohlbrecher's arms to his side and holds on until Jacobsen breaks the hold. 3:0
0:46 Kohlbrecher works his way free! 3:0
0:51 Marciano misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 5:0
01:04 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:0
01:16 Marciano pins Kohlbrecher's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:0
01:21 Jacobsen is shouting at Marciano to break! 5:0
01:25 Kohlbrecher pushes Marciano away to give himself a little more space to work with. 5:0
01:29 Kohlbrecher moves into the lower corner. 5:0
01:34 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 5:0
01:36 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 5:0
01:46 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:0
01:58 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Kohlbrecher had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
02:04 Both men look to measure one another. 5:0
02:07 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:0
02:15 Marciano bores in determined to maul Kohlbrecher 5:0
02:24 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Kohlbrecher back on his heels! 9:0
02:24 Kohlbrecher is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
02:35 Kohlbrecher is trapped in Marciano's corner... 9:0
02:39 Kohlbrecher picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 9:0
02:46 Kohlbrecher pins Marciano in the corner! 9:0
02:51 Wilson Kohlbrecher misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
03:00 Marciano catches Kohlbrecher coming in with a sweet uppercut! 13:0
03:00 Kohlbrecher suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 13:0
03:00 Jacobsen motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 12:1

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Marciano pushes Kohlbrecher away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a wicked uppercut in close. 3:0
0:43 Marciano looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 3:0
0:57 Rocky Marciano clinches... Kohlbrecher gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:0
01:01 Jacobsen separates the two... 3:0
01:06 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 3:0
01:13 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 7:0
01:13 Kohlbrecher took far too many hard shots from Marciano in that flurry and he is hurt! 7:0
01:30 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:0
01:41 Marciano slides into his own corner... 7:0
01:46 Kohlbrecher looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 7:0
01:52 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 11:0
01:52 Kohlbrecher was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 11:0
02:07 Kohlbrecher fires and misses. 11:0
02:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 11:0
02:21 The action is at ring center. 11:0
02:30 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Kohlbrecher to the canvas! 11:0
02:33 Jacobsen moves into position over Kohlbrecher and begins the count 20:0
02:33 1... 20:0
02:34 2... 20:0
02:35 3... 20:0
02:36 4... 20:0
02:37 5... 20:0
02:38 6... 20:0
02:39 7... 20:0
02:40 8... 20:0
02:41 9... 20:0
02:42 10! 20:0
02:42 * Jacobsen raises Marciano's hand as Kohlbrecher is stopped here in the 3rd round! 20:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jeff Connor

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 02:47 mark in Round 3 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: Thank you to everyone that came out for tonights fight. I'm not trying to prove i'm the next big thing I just want to fight and put on good matches that the fans can I enjoy. All the experts and boxing people can label me as whatever they want it don't bother me to much.

Wilson Kohlbrecher was taken to the hospital after his knockout loss.....he will be ok.

Rockys 15th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Walter Neusel (67-12-8)!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday April 11th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (11-2-1)

Vs

Walter "Der Blonde Tiger" Neusel (67-12-8)

Dublin Sky

03-03-2009, 12:14 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday April 11th, 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is up against Walter Neusel a veteran fighter who has had success throughout his career. Neusel is a former German heavyweight champion and he is at the end of his career being 42 years of age. Neusel has been fighting since 1930 and has built up an impressive record over the years.

Pre-Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky would like to welcome Walter back to America I know he hasn't fought here since 1935. I remember watching that fight actually he fought Primo Carnera and he lost due to a cut....a very nasty cut.

Walter Neusel's Camp Reports: It is a great honor and a great pleasure to fight in America again. I have not been here since 1935 I can tell a lot has changed.

Tale Of The Tape:

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 183

Walter Neusel

Age: 42
Reach: 74 Inches
Height: 6'1
Weight: 203

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:18 * That punch caught Neusel clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Neusel goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Marciano! 0:0
0:20 Santore picks up the count from the timekeeper... 7:0
0:20 1... 7:0
0:21 2... 7:0
0:22 Neusel rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 7:0
0:23 4... 7:0
0:24 5... 7:0
0:25 6... 7:0
0:25 * Walter Neusel's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. The referee is finishing the mandatory 8 count. 7:0
0:26 7... 7:0
0:27 8... 7:0
0:27 "Der Blonde Tiger" Neusel does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Santore must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 7:0
0:27 Marciano knows he has Neusel hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:0
0:36 Marciano has Neusel trapped! 7:0
0:41 Marciano bulls his way inside, pushing Neusel up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:0
0:45 Neusel is blocked in his own corner... 7:0
0:54 Marciano muscles his way inside. 7:0
0:58 Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 9:0
0:58 Neusel is badly stunned and Marciano will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 9:0
01:11 Marciano fires and misses. 9:0
01:22 Marciano is off target with that cross. 9:0
01:33 Marciano lands a strong hook! 14:0
01:33 Neusel is staggered... 14:0
01:42 Both fighters move to ring center. 14:0
01:46 Rocky Marciano lands a solid hook! 19:0
01:46 Neusel is reeling.. 19:0
01:51 A small mouse has formed under Neusel's right eye. 19:0
01:59 Marciano misses with that cross. 19:0
02:07 As high as Walter Neusel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 19:0
02:11 Marciano scores with a hard, snapping jab. 22:0
02:24 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 22:0
02:31 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 22:0
02:42 Rocky Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 26:0
02:42 Neusel was hurt by those blows! 26:0
02:57 Rocky Marciano telegraphed that shot and Neusel ducks under it easily. 26:0
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 28:0

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 2, we will see if Marciano can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:08 Neusel traps Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Marciano and Neusel are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Marciano having the edge. 3:2
0:21 Marciano fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 6:2
0:41 Neusel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 6:6
0:41 How is Marciano standing after that? 6:6
0:55 Walter Neusel smothers Marciano's attack with a clinch! 6:6
01:05 Santore has to separate the two... 6:6
01:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:6
01:19 Walter Neusel throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 6:8
01:34 Neusel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:8
01:46 Neusel does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 6:8
01:48 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 6:8
02:05 Walter Neusel wings a big left hand at Marciano but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:8
02:19 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Neusel. 6:8
02:27 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:8
02:37 Neusel backs into the right corner. 6:8
02:42 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:8
02:48 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:8
03:00 Rocky Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:8
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 6:8

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Neusel rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Neusel usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:0
0:23 Marciano unleashes a flurry and Neusel fires back, a close exchange with Marciano coming out on top. 3:2
0:43 Marciano's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:2
0:47 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:47 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 5:4
0:51 Walter Neusel's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 5:4
01:00 * Marciano moves in close. Santore has stopped the action. He is reprimanding Marciano for an intentional head butt, that no way looked like it was done on purpose. 8:4
01:00 Rocky Marciano lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Neusel. 8:4
01:12 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:4
01:17 Marciano lands a solid hook! 13:4
01:17 Neusel is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 13:4
01:34 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Neusel a decent target to shoot for. 13:4
01:39 Marciano has Neusel blocked in! 13:4
01:43 Rocky Marciano lands a hard cross! 17:4
01:43 Neusel was stunned by that blow! 17:4
01:48 The swelling under Neusel's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 17:4
01:52 Neusel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 17:4
01:55 Marciano traps Neusel in the corner! 17:4
02:00 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Neusel 17:4
02:04 Neusel moves into the near right corner. 17:4
02:09 Rocky Marciano wraps up Neusel... Neither fighter will break... 17:4
02:24 Santore separates the two fighters. 17:4
02:33 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 17:4
02:36 Marciano takes a hard cross to the chin from Neusel. 17:7
02:51 Rocky Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 17:7
03:00 Santore tries to separate the boxers but Marciano has a vice-like grip on Neusel. 17:7
03:00 Marciano pushes Neusel away. 17:7
03:00 Neusel breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 3 ends. 18:7

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Neusel looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Walter Neusel's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Walter Neusel retreats into the far left corner. 0:0
0:07 Neusel eats a jab from Marciano 2:0
0:11 Neusel's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:0
0:21 Neusel just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:0
0:21 Neusel looks shaken! 6:0
0:35 Marciano continues to follow Neusel about the ring. 6:0
0:40 Marciano lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:0
0:49 Neusel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:0
0:58 Marciano grabs and holds Neusel... 8:0
01:08 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Neusel out of the clinch. 8:0
01:18 Marciano lands a hard cross! 12:0
01:18 Walter Neusel appears to be stunned! 12:0
01:22 The swelling under Neusel's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 12:0
01:34 Marciano has Neusel pinned! 12:0
01:39 And Neusel tastes the power of a huge hook from Marciano! 17:0
01:39 Neusel was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 17:0
01:48 Marciano lands a stinging jab. 19:0
02:02 Neusel is trying to free his gloves from under Marciano's gloves. 19:0
02:13 * It's good to see Santore paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Neusel about leaning on his opponent's neck. 19:0
02:31 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 23:0
02:31 Neusel is trying to regroup after those punches... 23:0
02:36 There has to be something done about the swelling around Neusel's right eye as it continues to worsen. 23:0
02:46 * Santore has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Marciano for a low blow. 26:0
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 25:1

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Neusel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Neusel's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Marciano clinches... Neusel gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:18 Santore has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:31 Marciano is clinching... 0:0
0:40 Santore pries them apart. 0:0
0:52 Neusel takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:0
0:52 Those punches hurt Walter Neusel and he looks to hang on. 5:0
0:57 The swelling under Neusel's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:0
01:03 Marciano lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Neusel's midsection. 7:0
01:22 Marciano gets the cross through Neusel's guard. 9:0
01:34 Marciano has Walter Neusel trapped in the lower neutral corner... 9:0
01:39 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Neusel. 9:0
01:49 Neusel wraps up Marciano. 9:0
01:59 Neusel shoves Marciano away. 9:0
02:12 Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 9:0
02:25 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:0
02:32 Marciano has Neusel cornered! 9:0
02:37 Walter Neusel picks off the cross by Marciano. 9:0
02:39 Walter Neusel fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:2
02:53 Neusel takes a hard combination from Marciano 13:2
02:53 Walter Neusel is trying to regroup after that punch... 13:2
02:57 Neusel's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Rocky Marciano. 13:2
03:00 Marciano ties up Walter Neusel. Why would he want to clinch now? 13:2
03:00 Santore separates the two... 13:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 5. 13:2

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Neusel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Neusel slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:13 Neusel is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:18 Marciano looks fresher than Neusel. 4:0
0:18 Neusel is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:0
0:22 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:27 Marciano lands a wicked combination! 8:0
0:27 Neusel is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
0:40 Walter Neusel slides into the corner... 8:0
0:44 Neusel smothers Rocky Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 8:0
0:47 Neusel feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 8:2
01:03 Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 8:2
01:13 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:2
01:32 * Neusel has been knocked down with a strong hook! 8:2
01:34 Marciano is ushered to a neutral corner by Santore and the count begins.. 16:2
01:34 1... 16:2
01:35 2... 16:2
01:36 3... 16:2
01:37 4... 16:2
01:38 Walter Neusel is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 5. 16:2
01:39 6... 16:2
01:40 7... 16:2
01:41 8... 16:2
01:42 9... 16:2
01:43 10! 16:2
01:43 * Goodnight Irene Marciano turns out the lights on Neusel in the 6th round! 16:2

Fight Result

Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 01:49 of round number 6. The winner by knockout is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: I was happy with the way I fought tonight I went out there and fought and I hope it made the fans happy.

Walter Neusel Post Fight Interview: Rocky is going to be good champion one day....

Rockys 16th Fight Has Been Announced His Oppoant:

Freddie Schott (43-8-1)!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday May 2nd, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (12-2-1)

Vs

Freddie Schott (43-8-1)

Dublin Sky

03-03-2009, 03:52 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday May 2nd, 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Freddie Schott went 44-0 before losing his first fight in 1945 to Joe Baksi. Since that loss he has gone 6-7 and he has seen his stock drop considerably. Rocky Marciano is on the come up and has beaten some notable fighters over the past year.

Pre-Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky has been a gym rat getting ready for this fight.....in the gym non stop. Rocky knows that the more wins he racks up the more people will begin to pay attention.

Freddie Schott's Camp Reports: Freddie doesn't believe the hype that is building up around Marciano...Freddie thinks he will be the first to knock him out.

Tale Of The Tape:

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 183

Freddie Schott

Age: 26
Reach: 75 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 208

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:18 The fighters are tied up. Freddie Schott tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:22 Morton separates the two... 0:0
0:31 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:31 Freddie Schott appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:46 Marciano is either lucky or has radar. Schott's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:49 Marciano lands a hook to the ribs. 6:0
0:58 Marciano has Schott pinned! 6:0
01:02 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
01:14 Schott just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:0
01:14 Schott was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 11:0
01:27 Marciano works his way in and leans on Schott. 11:0
01:36 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 11:0
01:45 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Schott either blocks or slips them. 11:0
02:00 * Marciano throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Schott drops to one knee and will take the count! 11:0
02:03 Morton picks up the count.. 17:0
02:03 1... 17:0
02:04 2... 17:0
02:05 3... 17:0
02:05 * Schott manages to rise from that knockdown as Morton gives him the mandatory standing 8 count. 17:0
02:06 4... 17:0
02:07 5... 17:0
02:08 6... 17:0
02:09 7... 17:0
02:10 8... 17:0
02:10 The fight will continue as Morton appears satisfied that Schott is OK. 17:0
02:10 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Freddie Schott out of there! 17:0
02:19 Freddie Schott moves into a neutral corner. 17:0
02:24 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 17:0
02:35 Schott takes a hard combination from Rocky Marciano 21:0
02:35 Those shots all landed square and Schott felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 21:0
02:43 Marciano has Schott blocked in! 21:0
02:48 Marciano wings a big left hand at Schott but the latter sidesteps the punch. 21:0
02:55 Schott backs into the upper corner. 21:0
03:00 Marciano fires and misses. 21:0
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 23:0

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:15 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Schott's shoulder. 0:0
0:17 Schott goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:37 Marciano lands a rapier like jab to the head of Schott 2:2
0:46 Schott retreats into the left corner. 2:2
0:50 Rocky Marciano telegraphed that shot and Schott ducks under it easily. 2:2
0:53 Schott scores with a quick one-two to Marciano's midsection 2:4
01:02 Marciano pins Schott in the corner! 2:4
01:07 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
01:16 Schott misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:4
01:33 Marciano rips a hook to the body. 4:4
01:49 Marciano charges in but Schott avoids the rush. 4:4
01:49 Freddie Schott is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:4
02:03 Schott tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
02:05 Marciano connects with a cross to Schott's body. 6:4
02:28 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:4
02:35 Schott scores with a winging right! Marciano's head snapped back violently with that punch! 6:9
02:35 Rocky Marciano was shaken by that blow! 6:9
02:45 Schott gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:11
02:58 Schott moves into the left corner. 6:11
03:00 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Schott's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:11
03:00 Schott was stunned by that blow! 10:11
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:11

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Schott's corner and Schott was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:27 Schott dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 0:4
0:27 Schott has Marciano hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:37 Marciano sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
0:57 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 6:4
0:57 Freddie Schott is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:4
0:57 * And now Schott is bleeding from that last punch! 7:4
0:57 Freddie Schott has suffered a hairline cut on his forehead. It's bleeding but not too badly at this point. 7:4
01:13 That punch actually went behind Schott's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rocky Marciano. 7:4
01:15 Schott has to start putting his punches together. There it is! He gets off a nice series of blows that rattle Rocky Marciano. 7:7
01:24 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 7:7
01:24 Schott connects with an uppercut to the head of Marciano. 7:9
01:33 Marciano scores with a quick hook to the head of Schott after Schott missed with a wild shot of his own. 9:9
01:33 Marciano has really been letting his hands go. And now it appears as if Schott's cut is bleeding even worse than before. 9:9
01:33 What once was a small cut on Freddie Schott's forehead is becoming more pronounced as the wound worsens here in Round 3. 9:9
01:43 Schott slides into the corner... 9:9
01:43 Schott takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 11:9
01:59 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:9
02:11 Schott pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 11:9
02:20 Now they break clean. 11:9
02:29 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 15:9
02:29 Schott is going to need to regroup after that blow... 15:9
02:48 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 19:9
02:48 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Schott is trying to hang on... 19:9
02:48 Marciano momentarily stuns Schott with that last shot and it looks like Marciano is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Schott's cut. 19:9
02:48 The cut on the forehead of Freddie Schott is bleeding even more profusely than it was before so it's either gotten deeper or wider. Either way, it's going to be more of a problem, without question. 19:9
02:48 * Schott's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Morton motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 19:9
02:48 * Well, after talking a long look at Schott's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 3. 19:9
03:00 Schott misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 19:9
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 21:8

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 As round 4 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Schott; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut on the forehead. 0:0
0:09 Schott pins Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Schott whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:28 Schott grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:37 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:50 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:50 Schott is reeling after that shot! 4:0
01:04 Schott has Marciano trapped! 4:0
01:09 Schott tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marciano blocks it. 4:0
01:11 A nice combination to the body by Rocky Marciano. 7:0
01:25 Schott catches Marciano coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:5
01:25 Schott has Marciano in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 7:5
01:43 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:5
01:55 Rocky Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Schott back on his heels! 11:5
01:55 Schott is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 11:5
02:07 Marciano goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 14:5
02:16 As high as Schott is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 14:5
02:26 That was a reckless uppercut from Marciano but it still manages to score cleanly. 17:5
02:30 A small mouse has formed under Schott's left eye. 17:5
02:35 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 17:5
02:40 Marciano has Schott trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 17:5
02:44 Schott is protecting the body nicely as Rocky Marciano fails to score inside. 17:5
02:51 Schott drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 17:9
02:51 Marciano was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 17:9
03:00 Marciano is clinching. Morton better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 17:9
03:00 Morton separates them. 17:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Morton to step in and break it up. 16:9

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Schott has the cut on the forehead under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:13 Rocky Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Schott flush! 4:0
0:13 Schott was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:24 Marciano scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
0:24 That punch has reopened a cut on Schott as once again you can see blood on the face of Schott. 6:0
0:24 More blood is coming now from the gash on Schott's forehead as the cut has reopened here in Round 5. 6:0
0:24 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Schott to the ringside physician. The cut over Schott's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 6:0
0:24 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Schott, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 5. 6:0
0:37 Marciano pins Schott in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 9:0
0:41 Schott's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 9:0
0:45 Schott is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:0
0:48 Schott slides into his own corner... 9:0
0:53 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Freddie Schott's arms. 9:0
01:05 Morton is shouting at Marciano to break! 9:0
01:12 The fighters are at ring center... 9:0
01:17 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Schott. 9:0
01:24 Marciano bangs home a hard cross. 12:0
01:24 And now Schott is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 12:0
01:24 There's blood streaming down the face of Schott as the gash on his forehead is worsening. Even if the cut itself isn't a danger to the fighter's well-being, the fight could be stopped if Schott can't see to protect himself due to the blood running into his eyes. 12:0
01:24 * Morton is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Freddie Schott's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Freddie Schott's face, especially the cut above the eye. 12:0
01:28 * The Referee has halted this fight. He leads Schott to the corner and motions for the ring physician. The ring doctor is examining it... Schott's corner pleads its case.* That's it! Referee Morton is waving it off. This fight is over! Rocky Marciano wins by TKO due to the severity of Schott's injuries! 12:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Howard Leigh for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:29 mark in Round 5 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: It was a pretty bad cut and I think they made a good call stopping the fight. To be honest I think I would have won the fight even if there was no cut. I didn't know what to expect comming into the fight but as soon as I put him down in the 1st I knew what to expect.

Freddie Schott's Post Fight Interview While He Is Being Stitched Up: The first round he didn't really hurt me with the punch it wasn't as strong as it looked. The 2nd round went my way and going into the 3rd I was feeling great. If it wasn't for the cut I think I could have beaten him but it's hard to see when there is blood in your eyes.

Rockys 17th fight has been announced his opponant:

Cesar Brion (20-2)!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday May 23rd, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (13-2-1) 11Ko's

Vs

Cesar Brion (20-2)

Dublin Sky

03-03-2009, 04:41 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday May 23rd, 1949

Fre Fight Insight: This fight is being billed as the battle of the future heavyweights. Both have had success in the ring and both are young hungry fighters looking to become ranking contenders.

Pre-Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Forget about Cesar Brion he was a member of our stable and was a promising fighter. Leaving Charlie Goldman and our team was a bad move for him and a bad move for his career.

Cesar Brion's Camp Reports: Cesar made a good choice in leaving his last camp for reasons which cannot be discussed.

Tale Of The Tape:

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 181

Cesar Brion

Age: 24
Reach: 77 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 194

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:13 Marciano backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:18 Brion misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:32 Marciano backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:46 Marciano moves to the center of the Ring taunting Brion with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:58 Brion fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
01:08 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
01:15 Brion smothers Rocky Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
01:22 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:0
01:26 Brion retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:30 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Brion little room to move. 0:0
01:54 Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
02:03 Both fighters miss, now Marciano follows up with a solid hook to the body of Marciano! 3:0
02:17 Brion picks off the uppercut by Marciano. 3:0
02:19 A straight cross from Cesar Brion gets through Marciano's guard. 3:2
02:32 Marciano scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Brion's jaw. 5:2
02:45 As high as Brion is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 5:2
02:49 Brion is forced into his own corner... 5:2
02:53 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 5:2
02:56 Brion shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 5:4
03:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 6:5

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:19 Brion's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:31 Marciano charges in but Brion avoids the rush. 0:0
0:40 Marciano traps Brion in the corner! 0:0
0:45 "The Brockton Blockbuster" misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:47 Brion lands a short uppercut in close. 0:2
01:05 The fighters are tied up. Marciano tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
01:10 Schiavone separates them. 0:2
01:16 Marciano catches Brion with a nice cross. 3:2
01:33 Marciano forces his way inside. 3:2
01:38 Brion has Marciano cornered! 3:2
01:38 Brion glances a hook off Marciano's side. 3:4
02:05 * Marciano's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Schiavone to keep 'em up. 6:4
02:28 Brion pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 6:4
02:46 Schiavone pries them apart. 6:4
02:53 Both men look to measure one another. 6:4
02:57 Brion has Marciano trapped! 6:4
03:00 Brion pushes Marciano then steps away from him. 6:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Rocky Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 7:5

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocky Marciano and Brion square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:10 A sizzling cross from Marciano finds it's mark. 3:0
0:29 Marciano lands a strong cross! 8:0
0:29 Brion's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 8:0
0:39 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
0:43 Brion misses wildly with the Hook. 8:0
0:50 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:0
0:55 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Brion protects his body well. 8:0
01:07 Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 8:0
01:18 Marciano lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Brion. 11:0
01:33 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:0
01:40 Brion lands a solid jab! 11:5
01:40 Rocky Marciano is gasping for air!! 11:5
02:02 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 11:5
02:02 Brion finds a home for that debilitating hook. 11:8
02:02 Brion won't want to let Marciano off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 11:8
02:20 Brion fires and misses. 11:8
02:22 Marciano goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 14:8
02:37 Rocky Marciano smothers Brion's attack with a clinch! 14:8
02:47 Now they break clean. 14:8
02:52 Brion seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 14:8
02:58 The fighters are at ring center... 14:8
02:58 Marciano wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 16:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:9

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Brion leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Brion. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Marciano bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Brion. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:18 Brion moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:22 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:25 Brion throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:2
0:38 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Brion's shoulder. 2:2
0:40 Brion slips in a jab to the body 2:4
0:49 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:4
0:53 Marciano pins Brion in the corner! 2:4
0:57 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 6:4
0:57 Brion is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:4
01:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:4
01:12 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 10:4
01:12 Brion looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 10:4
01:30 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Brion to the canvas! 10:4
01:32 Schiavone starts the count... 17:4
01:32 1... 17:4
01:33 2... 17:4
01:34 3... 17:4
01:35 4... 17:4
01:36 5... 17:4
01:36 * Brion gets back on his feet! He must now take the mandatory 8. 17:4
01:37 6... 17:4
01:38 7... 17:4
01:39 8... 17:4
01:39 Schiavone checks Brion closely and will allow the fight to continue. 17:4
01:39 Brion is dazed as Marciano looks to put him away! 17:4
01:48 Brion moves into the lower corner. 17:4
01:48 Rocky Marciano lets a quick hook go, catching Brion moving in. 19:4
01:48 There's time for Marciano to finish Brion if he can do it. 19:4
02:01 Marciano is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 19:4
02:06 Marciano traps Brion in the corner! 19:4
02:10 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 23:4
02:10 Brion was hurt by those blows! 23:4
02:19 That was a reckless uppercut from Marciano but it still manages to score cleanly. 26:4
02:19 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Brion out of there! 26:4
02:28 Marciano pins Brion in the corner! 26:4
02:33 Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 26:4
02:41 Brion just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 30:4
02:41 Brion is clutching his side! 30:4
02:46 * Thats it!! Schiavone has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 4th is Marciano!! 30:4

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: Cesar was a tough opponant and I wish him the best.

Cesar Brion's manager speaks: Rocky Marciano is a crude and sloppy heavyweight....and we wish him the best as well. Cesar is at the hospital as he suffered injuries during the bout.

Rockys 18th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Clerance Henry (8-0-1)!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday July 18th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (14-2-1) 11Ko's

Vs

Clearance Henry (8-0-1)

Dublin Sky

03-03-2009, 05:36 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday July 18th, 1949

Fre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is on the come up in the heavyweight division and looking to break into the top 10 heavyweights. Clearance Henry is an up and commer with an impressive 8-0-1.

Pre-Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Clearance Henry is a tough up and commer and Rocky is looking forward to fighting Clearance. We are aware that he was the 1948 Los Angeles golden gloves champion.

Clearance Henry's Camp Reports: Clearance is looking to impress with this fight. We know that Rocky is a tough fighter who can throw a punch but what we want to know is can he box with a boxer?

Tale Of The Tape:

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 184

Clearance Henry

Age: 23
Reach: 73 Inches
Height: 6'1
Weight: 194

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Marciano and Henry their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:12 Henry is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Marciano attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:17 Marciano put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:21 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:26 Weeks has to pull the fighters away from each other as Henry locks up Marciano's arms. 0:0
0:30 Marciano works his way free! 0:0
0:35 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:42 Henry lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 0:0
0:49 Henry backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:53 Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
01:03 Marciano buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 3:0
01:16 Rocky Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 3:0
01:19 Henry caught Marciano square with that uppercut. 3:3
01:37 Marciano gets in a short cross to the body. 5:3
01:46 As high as Henry is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 5:3
01:52 Henry tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Marciano lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 8:3
02:13 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:3
02:13 Henry was shaken by those blows! 12:3
02:22 Marciano gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Clarence Henry with an uppercut. 14:3
02:31 Henry doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:3
02:42 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:3
02:44 Henry lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 14:5
03:00 Henry cranks up the hook and connects to Marciano's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:9
03:00 Marciano looks stunned! 14:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:9

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was screaming at Henry between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Henry is off target with that combination. 0:0
0:20 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:20 That blast sent Henry reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:40 Marciano traps Henry in the corner! 4:0
0:45 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Henry protects his body well. 4:0
0:47 Clarence Henry gets his head on the chest of Rocky Marciano as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:2
01:05 Marciano has Henry pinned! 4:2
01:09 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:2
01:09 Henry was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:2
01:20 Henry ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:4
01:34 Marciano misses with that punch. 8:4
01:36 Henry lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 8:6
01:54 Rocky Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
01:56 Henry moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:8
02:06 Henry has Marciano trapped! 8:8
02:06 Henry lands two hard body shots that made Marciano grunt. 8:11
02:27 Marciano has Henry cornered! 8:11
02:27 Marciano moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:11
02:44 Henry pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:11
02:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Henry's head! 14:11
02:56 Henry suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 14:11
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Weeks to step in and break it up. 14:13

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Rocky Marciano pins Henry in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:17 Henry presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 0:3
0:26 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:3
0:26 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:3
0:31 Henry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
0:44 Marciano's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:3
0:51 Henry moves into the right corner. 0:3
0:55 Marciano wings a big left hand at Henry but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:3
01:02 That was a violent straight right by Clarence Henry! 0:7
01:02 That series of punches rocked Rocky Marciano and he looks to be in trouble. 0:7
01:11 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:7
01:16 Henry slips out of a corner, as Rocky Marciano attempts to trap him. 0:7
01:23 Some good body work by Henry but not much on those punches. 0:9
01:36 Rocky Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:9
01:41 Henry fires and misses. 0:9
01:47 Marciano slides into the corner... 0:9
01:52 Henry and "The Brockton Blockbuster" are in a clinch, Weeks hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:9
02:02 Weeks has to separate the two... 0:9
02:11 Henry can't score with short uppercut inside. Marciano got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:9
02:26 Henry is holding on to Marciano. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:9
02:35 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 0:9
02:40 Henry moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
02:45 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:9
02:56 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:9
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 0:9

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Henry retreats into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:10 Marciano lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:19 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 2:0
0:25 Marciano picks off the jab thrown by Henry. 2:0
0:31 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:39 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Henry ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:46 Henry backs into the near corner. 2:0
0:46 Marciano throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
01:00 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
01:11 Marciano is stalking his opponent. 4:0
01:21 The fighters are at ring center... 4:0
01:21 Clarence Henry lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:2
01:36 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Henry flush! 8:2
01:36 Henry looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:2
01:51 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:2
01:53 Henry gets off a quick combination to the body 8:4
02:02 Marciano takes a hard cross to the chin from Henry. 8:7
02:20 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Henry blocks it. 8:7
02:31 Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 8:7
02:36 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:52 Henry just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:7
02:52 Those punches hurt Clarence Henry and he looks to hang on. 13:7
03:00 Marciano has Clarence Henry blocked in! 13:7
03:00 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Henry was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 13:7
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Weeks jumps between them. 15:7

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Marciano's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 A cross lands for Marciano. Henry didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:17 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:22 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:24 Henry flicks a jab to Marciano's stomach 2:2
0:38 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
0:45 Marciano rakes Clarence Henry with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:2
0:53 Henry is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:2
0:57 Henry has Marciano trapped in the upper neutral corner... 5:2
01:01 Henry is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:2
01:09 The action slows for the moment. 5:2
01:16 Marciano works free! He backs to ring center, with Henry following. 5:2
01:25 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:2
01:34 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:2
01:38 Henry slides into a neutral corner... 5:2
01:42 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 9:2
01:42 Marciano has Henry in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:2
01:59 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:2
02:07 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 13:2
02:07 Marciano has Clarence Henry hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 13:2
02:27 Marciano scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 15:2
02:31 It appears as if Henry has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 15:2
02:36 Marciano has Henry blocked in! 15:2
02:41 Marciano lands a solid cross! 20:2
02:41 Henry looks shaken! 20:2
02:55 Marciano pins Henry in the corner! 20:2
03:00 Marciano lands a strong cross! 24:2
03:00 Henry is reeling.. 24:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Marciano and Henry go back to their corners. 26:3

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Weeks motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was really animated in Marciano's corner and Marciano was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Henry's defense. 0:0
0:15 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Henry. 0:2
0:19 Clarence Henry is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 0:2
0:35 * Marciano lands a perfect cross and Henry slumps to the canvas! 0:2
0:37 Weeks picks up the count from the timekeeper... 7:2
0:37 1... 7:2
0:38 2... 7:2
0:39 3... 7:2
0:40 4... 7:2
0:40 * Henry gets back up but he looks badly shaken. He'll take the mandatory 8 and we'll find out if he can continue! 7:2
0:41 5... 7:2
0:42 6... 7:2
0:43 7... 7:2
0:44 8... 7:2
0:44 Henry still looks unsteady, but Weeks allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 7:2
0:44 There's time for Marciano to finish Henry if he can do it. 7:2
0:57 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:2
01:04 Henry backs into a neutral corner. 7:2
01:09 Marciano charges in but Henry avoids the rush. 7:2
01:22 Marciano's misses as Henry backpedals away. 7:2
01:28 Clarence Henry moves into a neutral corner. 7:2
01:28 Marciano catches Henry with a nice cross. 10:2
01:28 Marciano knows he has Henry hurt as he wades in swinging! 10:2
01:37 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:2
01:37 That straight cross from Marciano tagged Henry. He came right up the middle with that punch. 13:2
01:37 Marciano has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 13:2
01:41 Henry's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 13:2
01:46 Henry retreats into the lower corner. 13:2
01:50 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Henry chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 13:2
02:02 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 17:2
02:02 Henry is trying to regroup after that punch... 17:2
02:10 Marciano's left hook has found a home on the side of Clarence Henry's head as he lands it again. 20:2
02:10 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Henry out of there! 20:2
02:19 Marciano gets the cross in, making Henry blink. 23:2
02:23 The swelling is increasing around Henry's left. 23:2
02:28 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 23:2
02:36 Henry traps Marciano's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 23:2
02:47 Henry shoves Marciano away. 23:2
02:51 Both men look to measure one another. 23:2
02:55 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 23:2
02:55 Henry feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 23:4
03:00 Rocky Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:4
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 24:4

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Henry. Now it's up to Rocky Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Henry's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Henry was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:18 There appears to be increased swelling under Henry's left eye. 4:0
0:22 Henry is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:27 Rocky Marciano scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 7:0
0:39 Henry backs into the far corner. 7:0
0:44 Rocky Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:0
0:44 Henry was hurt by those blows! 11:0
0:53 Marciano scores with a rapid fire combination. 13:0
01:07 Marciano throws a crushing right to Henry's jaw! 17:0
01:07 Henry's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 17:0
01:11 The swelling under Henry's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 17:0
01:21 That punch actually went behind Henry's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 17:0
01:23 Henry scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 17:2
01:35 Henry moves into the upper left corner. 17:2
01:39 Marciano lands a hard hook! 22:2
01:39 Henry is hurt! 22:2
01:44 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Henry shows Weeks that he's got something left. 22:2
01:44 Clarence Henry appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 22:2
01:53 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Henry but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 22:2
02:04 Marciano looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 22:2
02:20 * That punch caught Henry clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Henry goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Marciano! 22:2
02:22 Weeks starts the count... 32:2
02:22 1... 32:2
02:23 2... 32:2
02:24 3... 32:2
02:25 4... 32:2
02:26 5... 32:2
02:27 6... 32:2
02:28 7... 32:2
02:29 8... 32:2
02:30 9... 32:2
02:31 10! 32:2
02:31 * That's it! Henry can't beat the count. Marciano wins this fight with a knockout. 32:2

Fight Result

And here with the call is Bob Alexander

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:36 of the 7th round...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: Clearance is one of the toughest fighters i've faced and the scary thing is he is very young. If people are saying i'm going to be the next champion well then he is going to be the number 1 conteder.

Clearance Henry Post Fight Interview: Well losing my first fight makes me a little sad but I gave it my all and with some more experiance and time i'll make my way up.

Rockys 19th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

Tami Mauriello (82-11-1)!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: New Page Arena, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Tuesday August 16th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (15-2-1) 13Ko's

Vs

Tami "The Bronx Barkeep" Mauriello (82-11-1)

Dublin Sky

03-03-2009, 11:11 PM

New Page Arena, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Tuesday August 16th, 1949

Fre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is up against a very tough fighter in Tami Mauriello. Mauriello is only 26 years the same age as Marciano however Tami is a far more experienced fighter. Mauriello has fought for the Light Heavyweight Championship twice losing both fights. Mauriello has also fought for the Heavyweight championship once in 1946 against the great Joe Louis. Mauriello at the time was only 23 years old at the time of the fight.

Pre-Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Tami Mauriello has accomplished a lot in his career and we are looking forward to tonights fight.

Tami Mauriello's Camp Reports: Tami Mauriello is a household name, he has fought all over and won fights against the best. Who is Rocky Marciano and why does Tami have to prove himself time and time again against these no names?

Tale Of The Tape:

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 184

Tami Mauriello

Age: 26
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 202

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:23 Mauriello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 0:0
0:30 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:39 Mauriello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:54 Marciano pins Tami Mauriello's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
01:12 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 0:0
01:16 Mauriello has Marciano trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
01:21 Look out! That was a straight right by Mauriello! 0:4
01:21 Mauriello sent Marciano reeling with that punch! 0:4
01:39 Mauriello works his way in and leans on Marciano... 0:4
01:43 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 0:4
01:49 The fighters are throwing punches now! Marciano is being much more effective in this exchange. 3:6
01:58 A cross to body by Mauriello gets through. 3:8
02:12 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:12
02:12 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 3:12
02:24 Mauriello fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 3:14
02:34 Marciano doesn't have to look for Mauriello this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:14
02:41 Mauriello is challenging Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 3:14
02:50 Marciano and Mauriello each take a step back. 3:14
03:00 Mauriello misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:14
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 2:14

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Mauriello pins Rocky Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Mauriello throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:13 Marciano scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 3:0
0:22 As high as Mauriello is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 3:0
0:27 Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 3:0
0:31 Mauriello is trying to free his gloves from under Marciano's gloves. 3:0
0:40 Marciano pushes Mauriello away. 3:0
0:45 Mauriello has Rocky Marciano trapped! 3:0
0:49 The fighters are tied up. Mauriello tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:0
0:58 Mauriello uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 3:0
01:17 Rocky Marciano lands a strong cross! 8:0
01:17 Tami Mauriello is badly hurt! 8:0
01:31 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 8:0
01:37 Marciano has Mauriello pinned! 8:0
01:42 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mauriello but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
01:48 Rocky Marciano gets his head on the chest of Mauriello as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:0
01:48 Marciano wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Mauriello away! 10:0
02:01 Mauriello slides into the corner... 10:0
02:06 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 10:0
02:21 Mauriello is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 10:0
02:28 Marciano snaps Mauriello's head back with a jolting uppercut. 13:0
02:28 Marciano won't want to let Mauriello off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:0
02:37 Mauriello is forced into his own corner... 13:0
02:41 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Tami Mauriello little room to move. 13:0
02:54 Mauriello said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 13:0
03:00 Marciano is staying at the center of the ring. 13:0
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 13:1

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:21 Mauriello is trapped in Rocky Marciano's corner... 0:0
0:21 Marciano finds a home for that debilitating hook. 3:0
0:30 Rocky Marciano has Mauriello cornered! 3:0
0:35 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Marciano has a vice-like grip on Mauriello. 3:0
0:39 Neumann moves them apart. 3:0
0:49 Mauriello lands a vicious hook! 3:4
0:49 That blow connected solidly to the head of Marciano and he is stunned! 3:4
0:59 Mauriello is trapped in the corner... 3:4
01:03 And Mauriello tastes the power of a huge combination from Marciano! 7:4
01:03 Mauriello's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 7:4
01:14 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Mauriello lands the right hand. 7:6
01:28 Mauriello tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:6
01:35 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:6
01:45 There's a hard shot off the top of Mauriello's head! 11:6
01:45 Mauriello's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:6
01:55 Marciano misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 13:6
02:04 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Marciano has gotten the better of the exchange. 16:8
02:18 Tami Mauriello fires a left hand that Marciano takes high on the shoulder. 16:8
02:29 Marciano punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Mauriello got his licks in as well! 19:10
02:43 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 19:10
02:50 Mauriello gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 19:12
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 19:13

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mauriello is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Mauriello has Marciano blocked in! 0:0
0:11 That straight cross from Mauriello tagged Marciano. He came right up the middle with that punch. 0:3
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:20 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:3
0:38 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 7:3
0:38 Marciano has Mauriello in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 7:3
0:47 Rocky Marciano rocks Tami Mauriello with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 10:3
0:47 Marciano stunned Tami Mauriello. Marciano knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 10:3
01:00 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 14:3
01:00 And Mauriello's in big trouble now! 14:3
01:09 Marciano punishes Mauriello with a hook to the ribs. 17:3
01:09 Mauriello has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Marciano needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 17:3
01:17 Rocky Marciano rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 19:3
01:17 Marciano wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 19:3
01:31 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 19:3
01:42 You would think Mauriello had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Marciano looked trying to score there! 19:3
01:57 Marciano connects with a violent hook! 24:3
01:57 That blast sent Tami Mauriello reeling into the ropes! 24:3
02:06 Mauriello slides into a neutral corner... 24:3
02:10 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Mauriello's head straight back with that punch! 28:3
02:10 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Mauriello is trying to hang on... 28:3
02:19 Both fighters move back to ring center. 28:3
02:24 Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 28:3
02:30 Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 28:3
02:38 Marciano lands a hard cross! 33:3
02:38 Mauriello seems to have been hurt by that punch! 33:3
02:42 * And it's over!!! Neumannjumps in and wraps his arms around Mauriello!! The winner by TKO at the 02:43 in round 4 Marciano!! 33:3

Fight Result

Howard Leigh has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:43 mark in Round 4 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview Well what Tami's team said really got to me earlier and it frustrated me. I want to say it's good to be home in Mass, and I want to thank everyone who came out for tonights fight.

Tami Mauriello Post Fight Interview I didn't want this fight and I told my 'BAD WORD' people I wasn't ready. These "BAD WORD" told me Don't worry Tami this kid is just hype......fricken jerks you get in the ring next time then.

Rocky's 20th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

Roscoe Toles (35-10-6) Pt 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday September 26th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (16-2-1) 14Ko's

Vs

Roscoe Toles (35-10-6)

Dublin Sky

03-03-2009, 11:57 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday September 26th, 1949

Fre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is gaining interest inside the boxing community. His last fight with Tami Mauriello gained him some attention. Roscoe Toles is 35-11-6 and has won his last four fights in convincing fashion. This is Marciano and Toles second meeting, in their last meeting it was scheduled for 4 rounds....this time it's scheduled for 10 could this be a factor in the outcome? Their last meeting was declared a majority draw, two judges scored the bout even while the third was in favor of Marciano. Also there is a lot of fan interest in this bout, after the first bout a lot of boxing fans and important people have asked for a rematch. Even After the first fight notorious member of the TBCB Crew Chadness had this to say "Damn, get Rocky a rematch with Roscoe Toles after this fight!"

Pre-Fight Report

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: We are very excited for this bout and have been preparing for this rematch for quite some time now.

Roscoe Toles Camp Reports: Roscoe has been training for this fight since he last fought Rocky. He thinks Rocky is an impressive fighter but he wants him to know that every fighter he has beaten since the thought of a rematch has always been on his mind.

Tale Of The Tape:

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 179

Roscoe Toles

Age: 35
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 192

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:24 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:24 How is Toles standing after that? 4:0
0:41 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:43 Roscoe Toles lands the lead cross. 4:2
0:43 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 4:2
0:57 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Toles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:2
01:04 Marciano is trapped in Toles's corner... 4:2
01:08 Toles is really fluid in his movement. 4:2
01:18 Toles picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 4:2
01:25 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
01:33 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Toles flush! 8:2
01:33 Toles is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:2
01:43 Toles eats a left-right from Marciano 10:2
01:52 Marciano eats a jab from Toles 10:4
02:14 Toles takes a hard combination from Marciano 14:4
02:14 Toles suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 14:4
02:25 Toles retreats into a neutral corner. 14:4
02:30 Toles takes a heavy hook downstairs. 19:4
02:30 Toles is clutching his side! 19:4
02:47 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 19:4
02:52 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 19:4
02:56 Toles can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 19:4
02:58 Rocky Marciano gets off a quick combination to the body 21:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 22:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Marciano retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:08 Toles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:30 Roscoe Toles is staying at the center of the ring. 0:2
0:30 Toles flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:4
0:39 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Toles takes advantage of it. 0:4
0:46 Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Toles fails to score inside. 0:4
0:53 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:05 Marciano's misses as Toles backpedals away. 0:4
01:12 Marciano quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:22 Toles can't score with short uppercut inside. Marciano got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
01:24 Marciano lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 2:4
01:39 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Toles. 2:4
01:53 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:4
02:00 Toles moves into the right corner. 2:4
02:04 Marciano lands a wicked combination! 6:4
02:04 Toles is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:4
02:20 Toles is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Rocky Marciano can't throw punches, I guess. 6:4
02:32 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Ritter to break them up... 6:4
02:43 Rocky Marciano lands a crushing hook! 11:4
02:43 Toles is gasping for air!! 11:4
03:00 Marciano fires and misses. 11:4
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 12:3

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toles didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Toles scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:2
0:17 Marciano received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:17 Marciano traps Toles in the corner! 0:2
0:22 Marciano fires a left hand that Toles takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:41 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Toles. 0:2
0:57 Toles smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
01:04 Toles lands a vicious cross! 0:6
01:04 Marciano is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:6
01:23 Toles looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 0:6
01:34 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:6
01:41 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:6
01:45 Marciano backs into the near right corner. 0:6
01:50 Toles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:6
01:52 A short uppercut from Marciano finds the mark downstairs. 3:6
02:07 Toles is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 3:6
02:20 Toles fires and misses. 3:6
02:31 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:6
02:49 Rocky Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Toles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:6
03:00 Marciano works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 5:7

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Toles leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman knows Marciano lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Toles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:27 Marciano ties up Toles. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:32 Ritter separates them. 0:0
0:42 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:46 Marciano is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:46 The uppercut just landed by Toles is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:59 Toles holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 0:2
01:10 Ritter breaks them up... 0:2
01:19 Marciano works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:2
01:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
01:32 Toles wings a big left hand at Marciano but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
01:43 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
01:43 Toles lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 0:4
01:53 Toles is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
01:58 Marciano ties up Toles... 0:4
02:16 * It's good to see Ritter paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Marciano about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:4
02:31 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:4
02:42 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
02:42 Toles looks shaken! 4:4
02:59 Marciano misses with that uppercut. 4:4
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 4:4

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman not only gave Rocky Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Toles. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Rocky Marciano slides into the corner... 0:0
0:10 Toles smothers Marciano's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:21 Ritter has to separate the two... 0:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:30 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:34 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:37 Toles rocks Marciano with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:3
0:55 Toles's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:3
0:59 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:3
01:08 Not much happening at the moment. 0:3
01:19 Toles is off target with that combination. 0:3
01:32 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 4:3
01:32 Toles is suddenly in trouble! 4:3
01:46 Toles is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:3
01:51 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:3
02:03 Toles and Marciano are in a clinch, Ritter hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:3
02:15 Toles finally lets go of Marciano. 4:3
02:25 Marciano grabs and holds Toles... 4:3
02:29 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:3
02:33 Marciano steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:3
02:37 Ritter is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 4:3
02:50 Rocky Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Roscoe Toles a decent target to shoot for. 4:3
02:54 Ritter is talking to Toles and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 4:3
02:57 Toles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:5
03:00 Ritter motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 4:6

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:0
0:11 Toles appears shaken by that punch! 5:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 5:0
0:24 Toles slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
0:29 Marciano really buried that punch into Roscoe Toles's ribs. 9:0
0:29 Toles was stunned by that blow! 9:0
0:46 Rocky Marciano is clinching... 9:0
0:51 Ritter moves them apart. 9:0
0:59 Marciano has Toles cornered! 9:0
01:03 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:0
01:08 Ritter has to break them apart. 9:0
01:15 Toles has Marciano blocked in! 9:0
01:20 Toles is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 9:0
01:32 There's a hard shot off the top of Roscoe Toles's head! 13:0
01:32 Toles looks shaken! 13:0
01:45 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 13:0
01:54 Ritter steps in and breaks it up. 13:0
01:59 Toles gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 13:2
02:11 Roscoe Toles pins Marciano in the corner! 13:2
02:11 Toles finds a home for his jab, keeping Marciano at bay. 13:4
02:24 Toles grabs Marciano again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 13:4
02:29 * Toles is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 13:4
02:47 Toles lands a devastating uppercut! 13:8
02:47 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 13:8
03:00 Toles tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 13:8
03:00 Ritter separates the two... 13:8
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 12:8

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Ritter tries to separate the boxers but Marciano has a vice-like grip on Toles. 0:0
0:16 Marciano and Toles each take a step back. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:43 Rocky Marciano clamps Toles's arms to his side and holds on until Ritter breaks the hold. 0:0
0:47 Ritter separates the two... 0:0
0:52 Marciano slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:57 Toles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
01:11 Toles misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
01:18 Marciano scores with a forceful jab. 3:0
01:27 Toles lands a stinging jab. 3:2
01:42 That was a violent straight right by Toles! 3:6
01:42 "The Brockton Blockbuster" is hurt! 3:6
01:56 Marciano has freed himself from Toles. They move quickly to ring center. 3:6
02:02 Marciano has Toles trapped! 3:6
02:06 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 7:6
02:06 Toles was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:6
02:20 Toles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 7:10
02:20 Marciano is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 7:10
02:38 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Toles ducks under it. 7:10
02:40 Toles lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 7:12
02:49 Toles scores with a nice right cross. 7:14
03:00 Toles tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Marciano. 7:14
03:00 It looks like Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:14
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:15

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roscoe Toles rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Toles comes in low. Marciano puts a headlock on him. Ritter knocks Marciano's arm off Toles's head. 0:0
0:23 Ritter separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:32 Marciano lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:32 Toles is badly hurt! 4:0
0:42 Marciano has Roscoe Toles trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:0
0:42 Toles takes a cross to the head from Rocky Marciano. 6:0
0:51 Toles is forced into his own corner... 6:0
0:55 Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:0
01:05 Marciano charges Toles trying to get inside 6:0
01:14 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Toles's shoulder. 6:0
01:26 Marciano lands a smashing cross! 10:0
01:26 Toles is reeling.. 10:0
01:30 Toles is slowing up... 10:0
01:37 Marciano has Roscoe Toles pinned! 10:0
01:42 Rocky Marciano grabs Toles. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:0
01:52 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 10:0
01:56 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:0
01:59 Marciano lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:0
02:09 Toles is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:0
02:16 Toles is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:0
02:19 Toles connects with a stiff left jab. 12:3
02:32 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:3
02:39 Rocky Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:7
02:39 Marciano was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:7
02:53 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Toles. 12:7
03:00 Now they break clean. 12:7
03:00 Rocky Marciano moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 12:7

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Marciano looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:20 Marciano whiffs with the hook. 0:0
0:22 Toles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:27 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:31 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:36 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Toles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:2
0:50 Marciano pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:2
0:57 Not much steam behind Toles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
01:14 Marciano wraps up Toles... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
01:19 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Toles out of the clinch. 0:4
01:26 Toles pins Rocky Marciano in the corner! 0:4
01:42 Marciano lands a strong cross! 4:4
01:42 Roscoe Toles appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:4
01:51 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:56 Toles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Marciano attempts to move inside on him. 4:4
02:05 Toles is holding on to Marciano. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:4
02:09 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
02:14 Toles retreats into the far corner. 4:4
02:19 Marciano lands a strong hook! 8:4
02:19 Toles is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
02:23 It doesn't look like Toles has much left at all. 8:4
02:36 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:4
02:46 Marciano unleashes a fusilade of punches to Toles's head. 11:4
03:00 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Toles's head? 16:4
03:00 Toles was shaken by that blow! 16:4
03:00 A small mouse has formed under Toles's right eye. 16:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 16:6

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:21 Toles does a great job of moving as Rocky Marciano tries to work inside. 0:0
0:33 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 2:2
0:42 Marciano traps Toles in the corner! 2:2
0:47 Toles made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:2
0:58 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:02 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Toles. 2:2
01:19 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Toles either blocks or slips them. 2:2
01:29 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:2
01:32 Toles moves into the upper corner. 2:2
01:32 Marciano throws the hook and connects. 4:2
01:49 Marciano clinches... Toles gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:2
01:53 Referee Ritter separates the two... 4:2
01:58 Toles backs into his own corner... 4:2
02:03 Marciano lands a hard cross! 8:2
02:03 Toles is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:2
02:17 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Toles's chin! 12:2
02:17 Toles appears to be stunned! 12:2
02:26 He slides into the corner... 12:2
02:30 Marciano pummels Toles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 16:2
02:30 That blow connected solidly to the head of Toles and he is stunned! 16:2
02:40 Toles retreats into his own corner... 16:2
02:45 Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Toles and holds on. Roscoe Toles pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 16:2
02:49 Ritter has to break the clinch. 16:2
02:57 The action is at ring center. 16:2
03:00 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Toles ducks under it easily. 16:2
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:2
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 16:2

Fight Result

Here's Dean Stone with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Raul Nieves, Mexico scores the bout 97 to 95

Joe Pasquale, United States scores the bout 97 to 94

Takeaki Kanaya, Japan scores the bout 96 to 95

And your winner by unanimous decision Rocky Marciano!!!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: Roscoe I respect to the fullest he is a great fighter and i'm glad we got to have a rematch.

Roscoe Toles Post Fight Interview: Rocky Marciano is tough and i'm not just saying that because he beat me. This kid packs a punch and forget about what everyone says he is hard to hit....I know I've fought him twice. He is a good fighter and if he wins the championship one day i'll be happy because he is a man of respect and I admire that.

Rockys 21st Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

Yvon Durelle (17-1-0)!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday October 10th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (17-2-1) 14Ko's

Vs

Yvon "The Fighting Fisherman" Durelle (17-1-0)

Dublin Sky

03-04-2009, 03:43 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday October 10th, 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is demanding the attention of the IBC with his impressive performances. He has only been fighting for just over two years and has come a long way since. Rocky is up against an unknown but gifted Yvon Durelle. Durelle who fought in his amatuer career as both a middleweight and light heavyweight has since made the tranition to heavyweight. Tonight will be his first test, Durelle with also be making his debut on American soil.

Pre Fight Report:

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky would like to welcome Yvon to America and he hopes his stay here is a good one.

Yvon Durelle's Camp Reports: We are glad to be in America, this is where the big time is and Yvon wants big time.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 180

Yvon Durelle

Age: 20
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 178

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:12 Marciano cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 3:0
0:24 Rocky Marciano scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Durelle. 6:0
0:33 Marciano pins Durelle in the corner! 6:0
0:37 Marciano drives that short hook into Durelle's midsection! 10:0
0:37 Yvon Durelle is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:0
0:51 As high as Durelle is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 10:0
0:54 Yvon Durelle is trapped in Marciano's corner... 10:0
0:59 Look out! That was a straight right by Rocky Marciano! 14:0
0:59 That blast sent Yvon Durelle reeling into the ropes! 14:0
01:14 Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 14:0
01:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 14:0
01:28 Rocky Marciano wings a big left hand at Durelle but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:0
01:39 Marciano backs away and hitches up his trunks. 14:0
01:42 Durelle slides into the corner... 14:0
01:42 Both fighters miss, now Marciano follows up with a solid hook to the body of Marciano! 17:0
01:47 It appears as if Durelle has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 17:0
01:55 Marciano scores downstairs with a hard cross. 20:0
02:04 Marciano doesn't have to look for Durelle this round. He is right there in front of him. 20:0
02:13 Durelle's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 20:0
02:15 Durelle can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 20:2
02:39 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 25:2
02:39 Yvon Durelle staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 25:2
02:56 Marciano misses with that hook. 25:2
03:00 Durelle lands a vicious uppercut! 25:6
03:00 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 25:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 27:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 * Marciano connects with a thundering combination and Durelle drops to the canvas! 0:0
0:21 The count starts... 9:0
0:21 1... 9:0
0:22 2... 9:0
0:23 3... 9:0
0:24 4... 9:0
0:25 5... 9:0
0:26 6... 9:0
0:27 7... 9:0
0:28 8... 9:0
0:28 * Durelle gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 9:0
0:28 Durelle tries to steady himself as Cappuccino takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 9:0
0:28 Marciano is raining blows down on Durelle, who is obviously hurt. Marciano wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 9:0
0:37 Yvon Durelle backs into the right corner. 9:0
0:50 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 9:0
01:01 Durelle's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Marciano. 12:0
01:01 There's time for Marciano to finish Durelle if he can do it. 12:0
01:10 Durelle is forced into his own corner... 12:0
01:19 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Durelle to the canvas! 12:0
01:21 Cappuccino stands over Durelle and starts the count... 20:0
01:21 1... 20:0
01:22 2... 20:0
01:23 Durelle rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 20:0
01:24 4... 20:0
01:25 5... 20:0
01:26 6... 20:0
01:27 7... 20:0
01:28 8... 20:0
01:29 9... 20:0
01:30 10! 20:0
01:30 * The referee reaches 10 as Durelle can't get up in time. Marciano embraces his corner as they celebrate his knockout win. 20:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Ray Connelly

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 01:35 of the 2nd round...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: It was a pleasure fighting Yvon he is a nice kid and I wish nothing but the best for him.

Yvon Durelle Post Fight Interview: I don't think heavyweight is my division right now.....I mean I was presented the opportunity to fight so I did. I couldn't resist a fight especially with Rocky I had heard a little about him and when I was offered I said yes immediatly.

Rocky's 22nd Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Lee Q. Murray (58-16-3)!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday November 7th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (18-2-1) 15Ko's

Vs

Lee Q. Murray (58-16-3))

Dublin Sky

03-04-2009, 04:23 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday November 7th, 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is taking on a tough Lee Q. Murray here tonight in a record audience at Rhode Island Auditorium. Rocky has built up a good record over some tough competition however none of them have been top 10 contenders except Billy Conn. Murray is definitly a veteran fighter despite hhim being 30 years old. He has notable wins over some tough competition as well. Murray was ranked in the top 10 heavyweights in 1943,1944,1946,1947 his highest rank was 3rd in 43 and again in 47.

Pre Fight Report:

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky has accepted this fight knowing it will not be an easy one.

Lee Q. Murray's Camp Reports: Lee is looking to utilize his size advantage in order to win tonight. Also Lee has a style Rocky will have a problem with in he can switch between a boer and a slugger whenever he wishes.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 185

Lee Q. Murray

Age: 30
Reach: 78 Inches
Height: 6'3
Weight: 205

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:13 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Murray back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 Murray was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 5:0
0:22 Murray slides into his own corner... 5:0
0:26 Marciano works his way in and leans on Murray... 5:0
0:31 Rocky Marciano uses his shoulder to force Murray out of the clinch. 5:0
0:40 Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 5:0
0:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:0
0:50 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:0
0:50 Marciano lands two hard body shots that made Murray grunt. 8:0
01:02 Marciano has Murray blocked in! 8:0
01:02 Marciano is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:0
01:15 As high as Murray is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 10:0
01:23 Murray lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 10:0
01:30 Murray slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:34 Marciano pins Lee Q Murray's arms. Now they move apart. 10:0
01:45 Field has to break them apart. 10:0
01:50 Murray gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:2
02:03 Marciano charges in but Murray avoids the rush. 10:2
02:13 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Murray's defense. 10:2
02:19 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:2
02:29 Lee Q Murray's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:2
02:37 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Murray 10:2
02:46 Lee Q Murray picks off the cross by Marciano. 10:2
02:53 Murray just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 10:6
02:53 Marciano was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 10:6
03:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:6
03:00 Marciano and Murray are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:6
03:00 * Murray is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 10:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Murray looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:21 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:28 Lee Q Murray pins Rocky Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:33 Murray pins Marciano's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:43 Field has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:48 Murray gets his head on the chest of Marciano as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:2
01:00 Murray fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:4
01:15 Murray is challenging Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
01:27 Field separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:35 Murray is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:43 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
01:43 Murray was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:53 Murray brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:4
01:57 Murray fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
02:04 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Murray flush! 9:4
02:04 Murray's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:4
02:15 Murray throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 9:6
02:24 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 9:6
02:29 Murray just comes up short with the uppercut. 9:6
02:43 Murray tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Marciano. 9:6
02:55 Murray is circling his opponent. 9:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 8:7

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:05 Jack DeForrest was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Lee Q Murray doubles up to the body, though Marciano seems unfazed. 0:2
0:21 Marciano lands a strong cross! 4:2
0:21 And Murray's in big trouble now! 4:2
0:41 Murray misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:2
0:48 Marciano scores with a winging right! Murray's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:2
0:48 Murray's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:2
01:02 Rocky Marciano holds his arms up in disgust as Murray holds him around his waist. 9:2
01:14 Murray finally lets go of Marciano. 9:2
01:26 Lee Q Murray is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 9:2
01:31 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:2
01:37 Murray moves into a neutral corner. 9:2
01:41 Marciano wings a big left hand at Murray but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:2
01:44 Murray gets off a quick combination to the body 9:4
02:01 Marciano grabs Murray again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:4
02:19 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:4
02:28 There's a straight right by Marciano! 13:4
02:28 Marciano has Murray in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 13:4
02:37 Marciano doesn't have to look for Murray this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:4
02:44 Marciano has Murray trapped in the far left neutral corner... 13:4
02:49 Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Murray and holds on. Murray pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 13:4
02:53 Field separates them. 13:4
03:00 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Field to step in. 12:5

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:10 Murray is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:10 Marciano throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:26 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:26 Murray was shaken by those blows! 6:0
0:44 Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 6:0
0:48 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:02 Marciano drives that short hook into Murray's midsection! 10:0
01:02 Murray is gasping for air!! 10:0
01:28 Rocky Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 10:0
01:33 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 10:0
01:37 Murray usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 10:0
01:44 Rocky Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:4
01:44 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 10:4
01:53 Murray moves into the left corner. 10:4
01:57 Marciano wraps up Murray... Neither fighter will break... 10:4
02:08 Now they break clean. 10:4
02:12 * Field is telling Marciano to watch holding and hitting. 14:4
02:30 Both fighters take a half-step back. 14:4
02:37 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Lee Q Murray little room to move. 14:4
02:42 Marciano lands a cross to the body. 16:4
02:56 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Murray's chin! 20:4
02:56 Murray looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 20:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 22:4

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Rocky Marciano has Murray trapped! 0:0
0:13 Marciano slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Marciano lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:23 Murray is clutching his side! 4:0
0:37 Field tries to separate the boxers but Rocky Marciano has a vice-like grip on Murray. 4:0
0:41 Field separates the two... 4:0
0:51 There's a hard shot off the top of Murray's head! 8:0
0:51 Murray's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 8:0
01:03 Marciano is staying at the center of the ring. 8:0
01:08 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:0
01:10 The cross scores for Murray. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:21 Marciano shoots the jab into the chest of Murray. 10:2
01:42 Lee Q Murray pushes Marciano away to give himself a little more space to work with. 10:2
01:57 Marciano whiffs with the uppercut. 10:2
02:08 Marciano has Murray pinned! 10:2
02:12 Marciano wraps up Murray. 10:2
02:21 Field breaks them up... 10:2
02:26 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:2
02:34 Marciano lands a wicked combination! 14:2
02:34 Murray was stopped cold by that series of shots! 14:2
02:55 * Marciano lands a perfect combination and Murray slumps to the canvas! 14:2
02:57 Field picks up the count.. 20:2
02:57 1... 20:2
02:58 2... 20:2
03:00 * The round comes to a close and Murray is saved by the bell! 20:2
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 20:2

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocky Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:13 Murray gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:2
0:17 Marciano could come on because he looks stronger than Murray. 0:2
0:22 Jack DeForrest not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Murray. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:2
0:27 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Murray ducks under it. 0:2
0:38 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 5:2
0:38 Murray seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:2
0:47 He retreats into a neutral corner. 5:2
0:47 Marciano lands a stinging jab. 7:2
01:04 Marciano knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 7:2
01:13 Marciano looks to work the body, but Murray covers up nicely. 7:2
01:21 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:2
01:25 Rocky Marciano misses with that punch. 7:2
01:36 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:2
01:39 Lee Q Murray scores with a quick hook to the head of Marciano after Marciano missed with a wild shot of his own. 7:4
01:43 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 6. 7:4
01:47 Murray is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:4
01:54 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 12:4
01:54 Murray was staggered by that punch! 12:4
02:15 Marciano fires a lead right that Murray manages to avoid. 12:4
02:22 That was a violent straight right by Murray! 12:8
02:22 Marciano is hurt! 12:8
02:36 That punch actually went behind Murray's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 12:8
02:42 Murray pummels Marciano, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 12:13
02:42 That shot buckled Marciano's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 12:13
02:51 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Murray digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Marciano. 12:15
02:51 Murray picks up the pace sensing he can get Marciano out of there! 12:15
02:55 A small mouse has formed under Marciano's left eye. 12:15
03:00 Murray throws a flurry of punches but Rocky Marciano either blocks or slips them. 12:15
03:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 14:15

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:15 Marciano is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Murray lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:33 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:2
0:40 A cross lands for Murray. Marciano didn't see that one coming. 0:4
0:49 The action is back at ring center. 0:4
0:54 Murray lands a devastating hook! 0:8
0:54 Rocky Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 0:8
01:06 Marciano scores with a glancing cross. 2:8
01:24 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Murray's head straight back with that punch! 6:8
01:24 Murray seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:8
01:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:8
01:41 Murray ties up Marciano. 6:8
01:45 Murray and Marciano each take a step back. 6:8
01:55 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 10:8
01:55 Murray suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:8
02:13 Murray tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 10:8
02:17 Referee Field steps in to break it up. 10:8
02:22 Murray lands a short left hook to the head. 10:10
02:44 Murray is literally dancing circles around Marciano this round. 10:10
02:52 A flurry of blows from Murray lands to the body 10:12
03:00 Marciano has Murray cornered! 10:12
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Field to step in and break it up. 10:13

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Murray but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:15 Marciano is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:23 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:26 Marciano retreats into the far left corner. 0:0
0:31 Murray grabs and holds Marciano... 0:0
0:35 Referee Field has to separate the two... 0:0
0:45 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:50 Marciano lands a smashing cross! 4:0
0:50 Murray is reeling.. 4:0
01:05 A hard jab lands from Marciano 7:0
01:19 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:0
01:19 Murray is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:0
01:33 Rocky Marciano is off target with that cross. 11:0
01:54 Murray lands a hard hook! 11:4
01:54 That blow connected solidly to the head of Marciano and he is stunned! 11:4
02:07 Murray gets in a short cross to the body. 11:6
02:12 Both fighters are breathing hard... 11:6
02:12 The swelling under Marciano's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 11:6
02:23 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 11:6
02:32 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 16:6
02:32 Murray is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 16:6
02:37 Murray suddenly has some swelling around this left eye. 16:6
02:48 Murray smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 16:6
02:50 Murray connects with a cross to Marciano's body. 16:8
03:00 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 16:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:7

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Murray got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:12 Murray fires a shot, but it glances off Marciano's shoulder. 0:0
0:19 Murray was hearing it from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:19 Marciano slides into the corner... 0:0
0:19 Murray connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:2
0:24 Marciano's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 0:2
0:29 Lee Q Murray snakes the jab through Marciano's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:4
0:42 Lee Q Murray is clinching... 0:4
0:47 Rocky Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 0:4
0:56 Murray fires and misses. 0:4
01:03 OH! Rocky Marciano landed the big hook flush! 4:4
01:03 Murray looks shaken! 4:4
01:07 That swelling under the left eye of Murray is definitely getting worse. 4:4
01:16 Murray retreats into his own corner... 4:4
01:33 Marciano pushes Murray then steps away from him. 4:4
01:45 Murray lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 4:4
01:59 Marciano and Murray lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 4:4
02:03 Murray backs into the right corner. 4:4
02:07 Murray takes a hard combination from Marciano 8:4
02:07 Murray's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 8:4
02:21 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Murray back on his heels! 12:4
02:21 Murray is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:4
02:45 Marciano pins Murray in the corner! 12:4
02:49 Murray takes a heavy cross downstairs. 17:4
02:49 Murray is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:4
02:54 There appears to be increased swelling under Murray's left eye. 17:4
03:00 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 17:4
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 18:4

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Murray is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Lee Q Murray still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Marciano is holding on to Murray. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:15 Field moves them apart. 0:0
0:20 Jack DeForrest seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:0
0:25 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Murray's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:0
0:25 Murray was stunned by that blow! 5:0
0:30 The swelling under Murray's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:0
0:40 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Murray had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
0:42 Murray's jab is fast and accurate. 5:2
0:56 Marciano swings...and misses. 5:2
01:02 Murray just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:2
01:09 Marciano pushes Murray away to give himself a little more space to work with. 5:2
01:12 Marciano traps Murray in the corner! 5:2
01:17 Rocky Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 10:2
01:17 Lee Q Murray staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:2
01:26 Murray slides into the corner... 10:2
01:26 * Ref is shouting at Rocky Marciano, cautioning him to keep his punches away from Murray's kidneys. 13:2
01:40 The swelling under Murray's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 13:2
01:53 * Marciano lands a violent hook and Murray is down!!! Wow he hit the deck like a marionette whose strings had been cut away. 13:2
01:55 Field moves into position over Murray and begins the count 23:2
01:55 1... 23:2
01:56 Murray is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 23:2
01:57 3... 23:2
01:58 4... 23:2
01:59 5... 23:2
02:00 6... 23:2
02:01 7... 23:2
02:02 8... 23:2
02:03 9... 23:2
02:03 * Murray is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 23:2
02:03 Field motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 23:2
02:03 Murray is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Marciano just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 23:2
02:17 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 23:2
02:28 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 23:2
02:34 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Marciano can land a solid one. 25:2
02:34 Murray is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Marciano looks to end it! 25:2
02:39 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Murray shows Field that he's got something left. 25:2
02:47 Marciano doesn't connect with the combination. 25:2
02:58 Murray made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 25:2
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 25:2

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Rodolfo Maldonado, Panama scores the bout 100 to 89

David Hess, United States scores the bout 98 to 90

Nobuaki Uratani, Japan scores the bout 98 to 90

The winner by unanimous decision is Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview: Lee just wouldn't go down there was a couple times I thought I had him but he just shook it off. I have a lot of respect for Lee despite what anyone says he had a good showing tonight.

Lee Q. Murray Post Fight Interview: I just couldn't get into the groove of things with Rocky. I tried to punch with him but that was a mistake and he put me down in the 5th and I was saved by the bell. The I tried to box with him it was working for a couple rounds but he managed to get in and drop me in the last round. I had his eye swollen pretty good his corner did a great job at keeping it down. He hit me with a great punch in I believe in one of the later rounds and had my eye swollen as well hahaha.

Rocky's 23rd Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Aaron Wilson (11-3-0)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Friday December 2nd, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (19-2-1) 15Ko's

Vs

Aaron Wilson (11-3-0)

javier_83

03-04-2009, 11:50 AM

very nice man!!

how od you handle all the schedule??

Marciano is ranked??

Dublin Sky

03-04-2009, 08:42 PM

Hey thx for the read Javier I just use the TBCB game it's a great game if you want the website PM me. As far as the schedule goes I simply set the year to 1949 in the game it gives me a list of fighters who were active during that time. Seeing as Rocky was a heavyweight but he fought a few fighters who were known mainly to be Light Heavyweights I add the LHW division into the mix. So all the fighters who were active in 1949 get mixed into an autoscheduler where it randomly picks bouts. Once Rocky is scheduled against a fighter I go to www.boxrec.com and see how the person was performing at the time. If they were at the time a good match for Rocky I would put them, however if Rocky was 2-0 and the auto scheduler put him against Joe Louis obviously re-do it as it just wouldn't be reality to have him fight Joe Louis so soon. As far as Rocky being ranked he is not ranked yet......At the end of every fight as he progresses towards the top I go again to the boxrec website and I see who in real life was ranked in the top 10 for that year so if I feel Rocky deserves to be top 10 I can go compare records or competition and things of that nature to determine. it's long and complicated but I'm having a lot of fun doing this.......it's time consuming but I believe it's worth it :).........P.S this game is awesome.

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 12:14 AM

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

Friday December 2nd, 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is storming through the division this will be his first fight on a bigger scale. His opponant is Aaron
Wilson who is trying to make a name for himself, a win vs Marciano will be a good start.

Pre Fight Report:

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: A fighter knows that he has made a name for himself when he is asked to fight at the garden.

Aaron Wilson's Camp Reports: Aaron is prepared for tonights fight and he is in great shape.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 181

Aaron Wilson

Age: 24
Reach: 73 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 185

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 There's a straight right by Marciano! 5:0
0:11 And Wilson's in big trouble now! 5:0
0:27 Marciano has Wilson cornered! 5:0
0:32 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 5:0
0:54 And Aaron Wilson tastes the power of a huge combination from Marciano! 10:0
0:54 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Wilson is just trying to hang on! 10:0
01:08 Marciano and Wilson are really mauling each other inside as Marciano connects with 2 hard shots to body! 13:0
01:27 Marciano lands a strong cross! 18:0
01:27 Rocky Marciano has Wilson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 18:0
01:37 Marciano scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 21:0
01:46 Wilson doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 21:0
01:56 Marciano is clinching... 21:0
02:01 The Referee breaks it up... 21:0
02:13 Marciano really buried that punch into Wilson's ribs. 25:0
02:13 Wilson is trying to regroup after those punches... 25:0
02:42 Rocky Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Wilson and holds on. Wilson pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 25:0
02:47 * Wilson bulls his way inside. Thrasher steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Wilson can't believe the call and neither can we. 25:0
02:47 Referee Thrasher separates the two... 25:0
02:55 A lead right scores big for Marciano. He stunned Wilson with that one. 28:0
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 27:1

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Wilson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Marciano fires a punch over the jab of Wilson and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:22 Marciano pins Wilson in the corner! 2:0
0:26 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Wilson. 2:0
0:35 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Wilson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 2:0
0:47 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:0
0:57 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
01:10 Wilson is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 2:0
01:17 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:0
01:42 Wilson muscles his way inside. 2:0
01:52 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
01:52 Marciano is reeling.. 2:4
02:05 Wilson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:13 Marciano smothers Wilson's attack as Wilson tries to get off some shots inside. 2:4
02:19 Wilson takes a heavy hook downstairs. 6:4
02:19 Wilson is clutching his side! 6:4
02:38 Rocky Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Wilson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:4
02:52 Marciano picks off the uppercut by Wilson. 6:4
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:6

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:29 Marciano has Wilson trapped! 0:0
0:33 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:33 Wilson looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:54 Wilson works free! He backs to ring center, with Marciano following. 4:0
01:03 Marciano has Wilson blocked in! 4:0
01:07 Rocky Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Wilson any room to breathe. 4:0
01:19 Wilson tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 4:0
01:23 Thrasher steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
01:29 Wilson lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
01:43 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wilson's punches in close. 4:2
01:50 Marciano gets the cross through Wilson's guard. 6:2
02:09 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 6:2
02:17 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
02:22 Marciano has Wilson pinned! 6:2
02:26 Rocky Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:2
02:33 Aaron Wilson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 6:6
02:33 Marciano is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:6
02:47 Marciano holds his arms up in disgust as Wilson holds him around his waist. 6:6
02:56 * Thrasher steps in and admonishes Wilson for hitting on the break. 6:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 6:7

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:10 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:19 Wilson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 2:0
0:24 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Wilson. 2:0
0:33 Marciano and Aaron Wilson each take a step back. 2:0
0:38 Marciano goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:0
0:47 Wilson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:57 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:0
0:57 Wilson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:0
01:09 Wilson traps Marciano in the corner! 9:0
01:13 Wilson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:0
01:25 * Marciano lands a sweet cross Wilson stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 9:0
01:28 Thrasher moves into position over Wilson and begins the count 18:0
01:28 1... 18:0
01:29 2... 18:0
01:30 3... 18:0
01:31 4... 18:0
01:32 5... 18:0
01:33 6... 18:0
01:34 7... 18:0
01:35 8... 18:0
01:36 9... 18:0
01:37 10! 18:0
01:37 * Wilson is out, it's all over as Marciano takes the win via knockout in the 4th round! 18:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Dean Stone

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 01:42 mark in Round 4 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview It was a great honor fighting in New York I hope everyone left satisfied.

Aaron Wilson Post Fight Interview I was hoping to go the distance with Rocky he is a great fighter. At times it seemed like this cat wasn't even trying Rockys weakest punch bested my strongest.

Rocky's 24th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Elmer Ray (81-12-2)!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday December 19th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (20-2-1) 16Ko's

Vs

Elmer "Violent" Ray (81-12-2)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 01:16 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday December 19th, 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is up against possibly his toughest opponant yet in Elmer Ray. Ray who is now 39 is past his prime but can still produce an exciting fight. Ray who announced his retirment earlier this year in March is back for "his last brawl" as he claims against the Marciano who is game.

Pre Fight Report:

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky is ready for tonights bout, and he has trained very hard. When the media claims Rocky trains harder than any other fighter out there they are correct.

Elmer Ray's Camp Reports: Elmer is back and ready for one more fight. When he was approached to fight Rocky he was more than willing to make a comeback and fight "the next big thing" Elmer wants to see just how tough Marciano is.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 183

Elmer Ray

Age: 39
Reach: 77 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 199

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:22 Ray ties up Marciano. 0:0
0:31 Neumann moves them apart. 0:0
0:36 Rocky Marciano gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:50 Marciano pins Elmer Ray in the corner! 2:0
0:59 Both men look to measure one another. 2:0
01:07 That punch actually went behind Ray's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 2:0
01:09 Ray scores with a quick one-two to Marciano's midsection 2:2
01:22 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:2
01:22 Marciano unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Ray's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 4:2
01:35 Ray traps Marciano in the corner! 4:2
01:35 Ray moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:4
01:51 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 8:4
01:51 Ray is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:4
02:04 Marciano has Ray cornered! 8:4
02:04 Marciano scores with a nice right cross. 10:4
02:17 Ray swings...and misses. 10:4
02:25 Marciano traps Elmer Ray in the corner! 10:4
02:29 Marciano lands a smashing jab! 14:4
02:29 Ray was stunned by that blow! 14:4
02:41 As high as Ray is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 14:4
02:49 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 19:4
02:49 That punch may have stunned Ray momentarily. 19:4
02:58 Marciano doesn't have to look for Ray this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:4
03:00 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Marciano and Elmer Ray are a tangle of arms. 19:4
03:00 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 19:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 18:4

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:13 Marciano has Ray trapped! 0:0
0:13 Marciano feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:22 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 2:0
0:23 Ray slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:28 Ray takes a hard combination from Marciano 6:0
0:28 Ray's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:0
0:48 Ray moves into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:53 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Ray 6:0
0:58 Marciano rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:0
01:11 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:18 Ray holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 8:0
01:23 Neumann has to break them apart. 8:0
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:0
01:37 Ray cranks up the hook and connects to Marciano's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:4
01:37 Marciano is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:4
01:54 Marciano is holding on to Ray. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:4
02:09 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:4
02:13 The action slows for the moment. 8:4
02:32 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 8:4
02:40 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 8:4
02:42 Marciano quickly hitches up his trunks. 8:4
02:54 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Ray got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:4
03:00 Ray scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:8
03:00 Marciano is clutching his side! 8:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:8

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ray. 0:0
0:20 Ray is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:29 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Ray's corner and Ray was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:34 Marciano will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:39 Neumann is shouting at Marciano to break! 0:2
0:46 Elmer Ray's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:53 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ray can land a solid one. 0:4
01:16 Ray lands a strong cross! 0:8
01:16 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 0:8
01:32 Ray is circling his opponent. 0:8
01:41 Elmer Ray just comes up short with the cross. 0:8
01:53 Ray pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:8
02:02 Marciano works his way free! 0:8
02:06 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:8
02:13 Marciano fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Ray. He rocked him with that one. 3:8
02:31 Marciano grabs Ray again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:8
02:35 Marciano pushes Ray away. 3:8
02:40 Marciano comes out on top in that exchange but Ray was able to land some nice shots as well. 6:10
03:00 Ray is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Marciano to chase him. 6:10
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 5:12

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Marciano received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Marciano looks to work the body, but Ray covers up nicely. 0:0
0:17 Ray throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Marciano. 0:3
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:31 Rocky Marciano lands a wicked cross! 4:3
0:31 Ray is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:3
0:48 Marciano is holding Ray tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:3
01:00 * Neumann is telling Marciano to quit leaning on the neck. 4:3
01:14 Ray hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 4:3
01:18 Ray is forced into his own corner... 4:3
01:22 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ray. 4:3
01:33 * Neumann steps in and admonishes Ray for leaning on Marciano's neck. 4:3
01:50 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Ray scored more on that exchange. 6:6
02:03 That straight cross from Rocky Marciano tagged Ray. He came right up the middle with that punch. 9:6
02:17 Marciano clinches... Ray gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 9:6
02:21 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 9:6
02:34 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Ray's shoulder. 9:6
02:49 Marciano is clinching... Ray is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marciano's arms... 9:6
02:54 The Referee breaks it up... 9:6
02:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:6
03:00 Marciano whiffs with the hook. 9:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Marciano and Ray as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:7

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Neumann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky knows Ray lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ray scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Marciano in the throat. That has to be painful. 0:3
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:17 Ray retreats into the right corner. 0:3
0:17 Marciano buries a hook to the body of Ray. 3:3
0:35 Rocky Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ray. 3:3
0:40 Neumann separates them. 3:3
0:45 Marciano doubles up to the body, though Ray seems unfazed. 5:3
01:01 Marciano finds a home for his jab, keeping Ray at bay. 7:3
01:13 Ray plants a cross on Marciano's rib cage. 7:5
01:23 Rocky Marciano doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:5
01:35 Ray is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:5
01:38 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:5
01:40 A hard combination lands for Marciano. 12:5
01:53 The action is back at ring center. 12:5
01:57 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:5
02:15 Neumann has to break the clinch. 12:5
02:20 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 12:5
02:32 Ray just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:5
02:32 Ray is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:5
02:45 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ray had his elbows tucked in nicely. 17:5
02:48 Elmer Ray leans on Marciano and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 17:7
03:00 Marciano ties up Ray. Why would he want to clinch now? 17:7
03:00 Neumann separates the two fighters. 17:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Neumann to step in. 17:7

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:17 Ray grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:26 Ray looks to be losing his legs. 0:0
0:34 Ray has Marciano blocked in! 0:0
0:39 Ray pins Marciano's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:43 Marciano pushes Ray away. 0:0
0:51 Ray has Marciano pinned! 0:0
0:51 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 2:2
01:07 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Ray back on his heels! 6:2
01:07 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Ray is just trying to hang on! 6:2
01:24 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:2
01:24 Elmer Ray was shaken by those blows! 10:2
01:34 Marciano moves into the near corner. 10:2
01:34 Elmer Ray triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 10:5
01:48 Ray is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 10:5
01:53 Marciano digs two shots to the body and then rips Ray with a short uppercut on the inside. 13:5
02:06 There's a hard shot off the top of Ray's head! 17:5
02:06 How is Ray standing after that? 17:5
02:15 Ray is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 17:5
02:21 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 17:5
02:21 Ray scores with a big right hand. That shot got Marciano's attention. 17:8
02:35 Rocky Marciano lands a solid cross! 21:8
02:35 Ray looks shaken! 21:8
02:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 21:8
02:52 Ray tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marciano ducks under it. 21:8
03:00 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 25:8
03:00 Ray looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 25:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 26:7

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Rocky Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ray back on his heels! 4:0
0:13 That shot landed square and Ray felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:34 Ray takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
0:38 Marciano slides into the corner... 4:0
0:42 Ray tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marciano blocks it. 4:0
0:54 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ray flush! 9:0
0:54 Ray looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 9:0
01:15 Marciano fires a lead right that Ray manages to avoid. 9:0
01:18 Ray scores with a quick hook to the head of Marciano after Marciano missed with a wild shot of his own. 9:2
01:35 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ray with a sharp combination! 14:2
01:35 Ray is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 14:2
01:47 A cross to body by Marciano gets through. 16:2
02:03 Ray does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 16:2
02:10 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 16:2
02:18 Ray has his arms wrapped around Marciano... Now they separate. 16:2
02:30 Neumann separates the two... 16:2
02:34 Ray is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 16:2
02:45 OH! Ray landed the big hook flush! 16:6
02:45 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 16:6
03:00 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 20:6
03:00 Ray is suddenly in trouble! 20:6
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 21:5

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Marciano has Ray in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:24 Marciano has Ray trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:0
0:29 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Elmer Ray was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
0:40 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:0
0:45 He scores with a glancing cross. 6:0
01:06 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 10:0
01:06 That blow connected solidly to the head of Ray and he is stunned! 10:0
01:26 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:0
01:36 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:0
01:44 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 14:0
01:44 Ray's knee almost touched the canvas... 14:0
02:00 Marciano is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 14:0
02:05 Ray's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 14:0
02:13 Rocky Marciano is off target with that cross. 14:0
02:24 Elmer Ray takes a heavy combination downstairs. 19:0
02:24 Ray appears shaken by those punches! 19:0
02:29 Ray looks helpless as Marciano pours it on, this fight has to be close to being stopped. 19:0
02:37 A straight cross from Marciano gets through Ray's guard. 21:0
02:53 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Ray protects his body well. 21:0
02:55 Ray is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 21:2
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 21:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 23:2

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:27 * Rocky Marciano lands a violent shot under Ray's ribcage and Ray instantly drops down on both knees. 0:0
0:29 Neumann picks up the count.. 6:0
0:29 1... 6:0
0:30 2... 6:0
0:31 3... 6:0
0:31 * Ray rises to his feet as Neumann starts the mandatory 8 count. 6:0
0:32 4... 6:0
0:33 5... 6:0
0:34 6... 6:0
0:35 7... 6:0
0:36 8... 6:0
0:36 Ray still looks unsteady, but Neumann allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:0
0:36 Marciano wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 6:0
0:49 Hide the china because Rocky Marciano is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 6:0
01:03 * Marciano drives home a brutal hook to Ray's head and down he goes!!! 6:0
01:05 Neumann starts the count... 15:0
01:05 1... 15:0
01:06 2... 15:0
01:07 3... 15:0
01:08 4... 15:0
01:09 5... 15:0
01:10 6... 15:0
01:11 7... 15:0
01:12 8... 15:0
01:12 * Ray is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 15:0
01:12 Neumann is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 15:0
01:12 Ray is definitely in trouble. Marciano needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 15:0
01:21 Elmer Ray backs into the right corner. 15:0
01:25 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ray. 15:0
01:36 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 15:0
01:47 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:0
01:54 Ray backs into a neutral corner. 15:0
01:58 Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 15:0
02:07 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 15:0
02:14 Marciano has Ray pinned! 15:0
02:18 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 15:0
02:25 The action is at ring center. 15:0
02:29 Marciano really buried that punch into Ray's ribs. 20:0
02:29 Ray is reeling.. 20:0
02:38 Ray retreats into the upper corner. 20:0
02:42 Marciano just can't find the range with that combination. 20:0
02:45 Ray fires a punch over the jab of Marciano and gets it in for points. 20:2
02:55 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 20:2
03:00 Ray is keeping away from the ropes. 20:2
03:00 Rocky Marciano is challenging Elmer Ray to fight him and quit clinching. 20:2
03:00 Ray uses his shoulder to force Rocky Marciano out of the clinch. 20:2
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:2
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 21:2

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Ray retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ray. 0:0
0:13 Marciano is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:20 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 Ray wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 0:0
0:32 Marciano pummels Elmer Ray, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 5:0
0:32 That blast sent Elmer Ray reeling into the ropes! 5:0
0:41 Ray moves into the right corner. 5:0
0:45 Ray is trying to free his gloves from under Marciano's gloves. 5:0
01:00 Neumann breaks them up... 5:0
01:05 Marciano pins Ray in the corner! 5:0
01:10 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 9:0
01:10 Marciano has Ray in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:0
01:23 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Marciano has a vice-like grip on Ray. 9:0
01:28 Neumann has to separate the two... 9:0
01:39 Marciano clamps Ray's arms to his side and holds on until Neumann breaks the hold. 9:0
01:50 Marciano shoves Ray away. 9:0
01:50 The knockdown suffered by Ray should have made that last round Marciano's by a wide margin. 9:0
02:06 Ray telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 9:0
02:13 The action slows for the moment. 9:0
02:21 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 9:0
02:23 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ray digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Marciano. 9:2
02:36 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
02:46 Ray drives that short hook into Marciano's midsection! 9:6
02:46 Marciano is gasping for air!! 9:6
03:00 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:6
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 9:6
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 9:6

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Larry Hazzard Jr., United States scores the bout 100 to 88

Walter Cavalieri, United States scores the bout 98 to 91

Hubert Minn, United States scores the bout 97 to 92

The winner by unanimous decision is Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview Elmer was tougher than I expected him to be. He can still punch even though his is an older fighter, he frustrated me a bit.

Elmer Ray Post Fight Interview The kid can punch but he never really hurt me much....Will he be champion I doubt it but he might be a contender.

Rocky's 25th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Frank Poreda (36-6-0)!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Friday December 30th, 1949

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (21-2-1) 16Ko's

Vs

Frank Poreda (36-6-0)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 03:26 AM

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

Monday December 30th, 1949

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is up against a relative unknown fighter in Frank Poreda. Poreda who has a pretty impressive record is virtually unknown having fought no real competition over his time as a fighter. With a win over Marciano he will cement his name as a far better fighter than most see him as.

Pre Fight Report:

Rocky Marciano's Camp Reports: Rocky is comming into the fight in the best shape he has ever been.

Frank Poreda's Camp Reports: No Comment.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 26
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 180

Frank Poreda

Age: 29
Reach: 74 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 192

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosato gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:18 Poreda looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 0:0
0:20 Marciano gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:36 As high as Poreda is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:49 Marciano has Poreda trapped! 2:0
0:54 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Poreda. 2:0
01:01 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
01:10 Rosato yells at the fighters to separate but Marciano and Poreda are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:19 Poreda works his way free! 2:0
01:25 The action is at ring center. 2:0
01:29 Marciano misses with that punch. 2:0
01:38 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:0
01:41 Poreda backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:46 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:0
01:46 Poreda is clutching his side! 6:0
01:55 Marciano is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
02:00 He fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:0
02:02 Poreda scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:2
02:23 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 10:2
02:23 Poreda is gasping for air!! 10:2
02:39 A nice combination to the body by Marciano. 13:2
02:58 Marciano has Poreda pinned! 13:2
03:00 Marciano is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 13:2
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 14:3

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Frank Poreda fires and misses. 0:0
0:17 Marciano goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:26 Poreda got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 2:0
0:29 Rocky Marciano rocks Poreda with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 5:0
0:42 Poreda swings...and misses. 5:0
0:53 Frank Poreda lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:2
01:07 Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 5:2
01:09 A sizzling cross from Poreda finds it's mark. 5:5
01:23 Marciano pins Frank Poreda in the corner! 5:5
01:23 Both fighters miss, now Marciano follows up with a solid hook to the body of Marciano! 8:5
01:48 The action is back at ring center. 8:5
01:53 Poreda picks off the combination by Marciano. 8:5
02:05 Marciano traps Poreda in the corner! 8:5
02:05 Marciano scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 11:5
02:18 Poreda ties up Marciano... 11:5
02:23 Rosato steps in and breaks it up. 11:5
02:28 Both men look to measure one another. 11:5
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:5
02:39 They move to ring center. 11:5
02:43 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 11:5
02:46 Poreda scores big with that hook to the jaw of Marciano. Marciano took a step back after absorbing that shot. 11:8
03:00 Marciano traps Poreda in the corner! 11:8
03:00 Marciano grabs and holds Poreda... 11:8
03:00 Marciano pushes Poreda away. 11:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Marciano and Poreda as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:8

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Marciano scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 3:0
0:37 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Poreda. 3:0
0:40 Poreda hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Marciano. 3:2
0:57 Poreda whiffs with the cross. 3:2
01:07 Poreda retreats into a neutral corner. 3:2
01:11 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Poreda little room to move. 3:2
01:16 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 3:2
01:31 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:2
01:35 Frank Poreda usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 3:2
01:42 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 3:2
02:01 Frank Poreda tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marciano ducks under it. 3:2
02:12 Poreda misses wildly with the hook. 3:2
02:20 The fighters move in close and Marciano gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Poreda. 6:2
02:32 Poreda is trapped in Marciano's corner... 6:2
02:37 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Frank Poreda flush! 10:2
02:37 Poreda suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:2
02:54 Poreda cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marciano had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 11:3

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Poreda and Marciano square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Frank Poreda's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 Poreda lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Marciano on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:20 Marciano lands a hard hook! 4:2
0:20 Poreda is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:2
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:2
0:33 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:2
0:33 Poreda lands a flurry to the ribs of Rocky Marciano. 4:4
0:47 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 8:4
0:47 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Frank Poreda's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 8:4
01:04 Rosato tries to separate the boxers but Marciano has a vice-like grip on Poreda. 8:4
01:09 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 8:4
01:13 Frank Poreda takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:4
01:20 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Frank Poreda but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:4
01:32 Marciano lands a solid cross! 12:4
01:32 That blow connected solidly to the head of Poreda and he is stunned! 12:4
01:42 Frank Poreda eats a short cross from Marciano amd backs away. 14:4
01:57 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Poreda a decent target to shoot for. 14:4
02:09 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Poreda's chin! 18:4
02:09 Poreda is going to need to regroup after that blow... 18:4
02:19 Poreda doesn't have to look for Rocky Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 18:4
02:26 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Poreda's head straight back with that punch! 22:4
02:26 That punch may have stunned Poreda momentarily. 22:4
02:35 Poreda is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 22:4
02:47 That hook by Marciano jarred Poreda! 27:4
02:47 Poreda's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 27:4
02:57 Poreda scores with a quick one-two to Marciano's midsection 27:6
03:00 Rosato motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 28:6

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Poreda looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Marciano drives that short hook into Poreda's midsection! 4:0
0:12 Frank Poreda looks shaken! 4:0
0:27 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 4:0
0:27 Poreda glances a hook off Marciano's side. 4:2
0:36 Poreda is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
0:47 Marciano wraps up Poreda. 4:2
0:52 Rosato separates the two... 4:2
0:57 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:2
01:01 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 4:2
01:16 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Poreda blocks it. 4:2
01:19 Poreda lands a hook to the ribs. 4:4
01:31 Marciano has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 7:4
01:47 Poreda lands a vicious uppercut! 7:8
01:47 Marciano looks like he was hurt by that punch! 7:8
02:01 Poreda is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:8
02:07 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 11:8
02:07 That blast sent Poreda reeling into the ropes! 11:8
02:19 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:8
02:26 Poreda has Marciano trapped in the lower neutral corner... 11:8
02:30 Poreda is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Marciano. 11:8
02:39 Poreda misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:8
02:57 Poreda backs into his own corner... 11:8
03:00 Marciano wraps up Poreda... Neither fighter will break... 11:8
03:00 Referee Rosato steps in to break it up. 11:8
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 10:10

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Marciano catches Poreda with a nice cross. 3:0
0:15 Frank Poreda doesn't have much left... 3:0
0:19 Charley Goldman was screaming at Rocky Marciano between rounds trying to get him fired up. 3:0
0:24 Poreda picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 3:0
0:32 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Marciano lands the right hand. 5:0
0:49 And Poreda tastes the power of a huge hook from Marciano! 10:0
0:49 Poreda seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:0
0:58 Marciano pins Poreda in the corner! 10:0
01:02 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Poreda. 10:0
01:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 10:0
01:13 Marciano plods forward. 10:0
01:31 Marciano fires a left hand that Poreda takes high on the shoulder. 10:0
01:42 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Poreda chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:0
01:54 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 10:0
02:09 Marciano slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Poreda. 13:0
02:09 Marciano is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Poreda's condition and end the fight! 13:0
02:22 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 17:0
02:22 Poreda was staggered by that punch! 17:0
02:35 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 22:0
02:35 Poreda is trying to regroup after those punches... 22:0
02:45 Marciano works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 24:0
03:00 Poreda is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Marciano. 24:0
03:00 Rosato has to separate the two... 24:0
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 26:0

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Poreda didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:21 * Rosato steps in and admonishes Frank Poreda for leaning on Marciano's neck. 0:0
0:38 Poreda scores with a glancing cross. 0:2
0:57 * Poreda absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:2
01:00 Rosato starts the count... 6:2
01:00 1... 6:2
01:01 2... 6:2
01:02 Poreda is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 3 but he is badly hurt. 6:2
01:02 * Frank Poreda somehow regains his feet as Rosato administers the mandatory standing 8 count. 6:2
01:03 4... 6:2
01:04 5... 6:2
01:05 6... 6:2
01:06 7... 6:2
01:07 8... 6:2
01:07 Rosato waves the two fighters together. 6:2
01:07 Marciano is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 6:2
01:15 Poreda slides into his own corner... 6:2
01:24 * A hook to the jaw has Poreda hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 6:2
01:27 Rosato starts counting... 14:2
01:27 1... 14:2
01:28 2... 14:2
01:29 3... 14:2
01:30 4... 14:2
01:31 5... 14:2
01:32 6... 14:2
01:33 7... 14:2
01:33 * Poreda struggles to regain his feet, but still looks hurt as he takes the mandatory 8 count. 14:2
01:34 8... 14:2
01:34 Rosato looks closely at Poreda who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 14:2
01:34 Marciano has hurt Frank Poreda early in the round. Frank Poreda is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 14:2
01:48 Marciano lands a strong cross! 19:2
01:48 Poreda is reeling.. 19:2
01:57 Poreda is forced into his own corner... 19:2
02:01 Marciano is off target with that uppercut. 19:2
02:08 Poreda moves into the near corner. 19:2
02:08 Marciano doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 21:2
02:08 Marciano has Poreda hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Marciano is. 21:2
02:21 Rocky Marciano lands a strong hook! 25:2
02:21 Poreda was shaken by that blow! 25:2
02:25 Frank Poreda's mouthpiece is hanging out. He's really laboring and I don't think he's got anything left. Look for Rosato to jump in any moment now and end the fight. 25:2
02:34 Marciano just comes up short with the jab. 25:2
02:41 Marciano has Poreda cornered! 25:2
02:45 Rocky Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Poreda's shoulder. 25:2
02:52 Marciano goes downstairs with the hook. 27:2
02:52 Marciano probably can't finish Poreda this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 27:2
03:00 Marciano has Poreda blocked in! 27:2
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 27:2
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 27:2

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Marciano holds his arms up in disgust as Poreda holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:18 Rosato has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:22 Marciano got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:27 Frank Poreda clinches... Marciano gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:36 Marciano pushes Poreda away. 0:0
0:43 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:0
0:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
01:01 Poreda slides into the corner... 0:0
01:05 Marciano grabs Poreda's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Rosato has to force Marciano to let go. 0:0
01:10 Frank Poreda tries to get free... Here comes Rosato to break them up... 0:0
01:19 Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Poreda fails to score inside. 0:0
01:26 Frank Poreda scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 0:2
01:43 Marciano doesn't connect with the cross. 0:2
02:01 Marciano really buried that punch into Frank Poreda's ribs. 4:2
02:01 Poreda is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
02:06 Poreda seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:2
02:19 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Poreda back into the corner. 4:2
02:31 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Poreda's defense. 4:2
02:39 Poreda backs into the far left corner. 4:2
02:43 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:2
02:53 He lands a devastating hook! 8:2
02:53 Marciano has Poreda in trouble after that punch! 8:2
03:00 Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 8:2
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 8:2
03:00 Poreda shows Rocky Marciano his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 9:2

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Poreda looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Poreda moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Poreda. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:22 Marciano and Poreda are in a clinch, Rosato hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:37 Rosato moves them apart. 0:0
0:49 Poreda is trying to free his gloves from under Marciano's gloves. 0:0
0:54 Referee Rosato separates the two... 0:0
0:58 Poreda and Marciano clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
01:05 Marciano has his arms wrapped around Poreda... Now they separate. 0:0
01:20 Rosato separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:35 Frank Poreda lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 0:0
01:46 Marciano ties up Poreda. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
01:55 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
02:07 Marciano is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Poreda. 0:0
02:22 Rocky Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
02:39 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
02:39 Frank Poreda was shaken by those blows! 4:0
02:52 Marciano pins Frank Poreda's arms. Now they move apart. 4:0
03:00 Now they break clean. 4:0
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 4:0

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was really animated in Marciano's corner and Rocky Marciano was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Rocky Marciano is holding... 0:0
0:16 * It's good to see Rosato paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Marciano about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
0:39 Frank Poreda is either lucky or has radar. Rocky Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:41 Poreda catches Marciano with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:50 Frank Poreda is trapped in his own corner... 0:2
0:55 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
01:07 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
01:09 Poreda goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
01:26 Marciano lands a solid hook! 5:4
01:26 Poreda is suddenly in trouble! 5:4
01:40 Rocky Marciano ties up Poreda. 5:4
01:45 Rosato pries them apart. 5:4
01:49 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:57 Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:4
02:02 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:4
02:09 Poreda takes a hard combination from Marciano 9:4
02:09 Poreda is badly hurt! 9:4
02:23 Rocky Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
02:38 Marciano pins Poreda's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:4
02:42 Marciano and Poreda each take a step back. 9:4
02:55 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Poreda got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:4
03:00 Frank Poreda retreats into the lower corner. 9:4
03:00 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Poreda protects his body well. 9:4
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 9:4

Fight Result

And here with the call is Johnny Addie

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Valerie Dorsett, United States scores the bout 100 to 89

Reg Thompson, England scores the bout 100 to 88

Thabo Spampool, South Africa scores the bout 99 to 89

And your winner by unanimous decision Rocky Marciano!!!

Rocky Marciano Post Fight Interview Frank is a very under rated fighter, he is quick, can punch, and can definitly take a punch. I didn't think by the way many experts were talking about hjm, that he was going to be as tough a fighter as he was.

Frank Poreda Post Fight Interview Congradulations to Rocky Marciano.

Rocky's 26th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Johnny Williams (42-2-2)!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Friday March 24th, 1950

Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (22-2-1) 16Ko's

Vs

Johnny Williams (42-2-2)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 04:44 AM

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

Friday March 24th, 1950

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is inching closer and closer to becomming a top 10 heavyweight. Johnny Williams who is unknown in the U.S.A is here tonight for his first fight on American soil. With him, he brings an impressive record of 42-2-0, to battle Rocky Marciano who also has 2 losses on his record.

Tale Of The Tape

Rocky Marciano

Age: 27
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 183

Johnny Williams

Age: 23
Reach: 74 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 188

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:11 Williams misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:23 Marciano pummels Williams, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:0
0:23 That shot landed square and Johnny Williams felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:32 As high as Johnny Williams is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:35 Marciano traps Williams in the corner! 4:0
0:40 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
0:51 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 4:0
0:55 Not much happening at the moment. 4:0
0:58 Marciano moves into the right corner. 4:0
01:03 Williams lands a solid hook! 4:4
01:03 Marciano is reeling.. 4:4
01:12 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
01:16 And Williams tastes the power of a huge cross from Marciano! 8:4
01:16 Williams is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:4
01:25 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:4
01:45 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:4
01:51 Williams lands a strong cross! 10:9
01:51 How is Marciano standing after that? 10:9
02:00 Marciano doesn't have to look for Williams this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:9
02:10 Marciano is clinching... 10:9
02:22 Marciano and Johnny Williams each take a step back. 10:9
02:27 Rocky Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 10:9
02:31 Williams really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 10:13
02:31 Marciano is gasping for air!! 10:13
02:48 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Johnny Williams with a sharp combination! 14:13
02:48 Williams was staggered by those punches! 14:13
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 14:13

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:21 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 5:0
0:21 Williams is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:30 Williams slides into his own corner... 5:0
0:34 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 9:0
0:34 Williams is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 9:0
0:50 Williams's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 9:0
0:57 Williams has Marciano blocked in! 9:0
01:01 Williams cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marciano had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:0
01:15 Williams traps Marciano in the corner! 9:0
01:15 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 11:2
01:32 Williams darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 11:2
01:40 Williams backs into a neutral corner. 11:2
01:45 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 11:2
01:49 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 11:2
01:54 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 15:2
01:54 Williams is clutching his side! 15:2
02:08 Williams holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 15:2
02:13 Esteves breaks them up... 15:2
02:18 Both men look to measure one another. 15:2
02:30 Marciano wings a big left hand at Williams but the latter sidesteps the punch. 15:2
02:37 Williams steals a quick glance at his corner. 15:2
02:40 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 15:2
02:44 Marciano hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 15:2
02:47 A flurry of blows from Williams lands to the body 15:4
03:00 Williams slides into the corner... 15:4
03:00 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Williams chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 15:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 16:5

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Marciano got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:11 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Williams back on his heels! 4:0
0:11 That absolutely rocked Williams, he is on queer street right now!! 4:0
0:21 Marciano ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 7:0
0:30 Williams slides into a neutral corner... 7:0
0:35 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 7:0
0:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:0
0:56 Rocky Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:0
01:08 Williams just can't find the range with that uppercut. 7:0
01:20 Marciano forces his way inside. 7:0
01:29 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Williams blocks it. 7:0
01:32 Williams scores downstairs with a hard cross. 7:3
01:48 Williams made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 7:3
01:54 The action slows for the moment. 7:3
02:02 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 11:3
02:02 Williams was stunned by that blow! 11:3
02:16 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:3
02:23 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 11:3
02:23 Marciano lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 13:3
02:40 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:3
02:40 Williams is dazed and he is in trouble!! 17:3
02:57 Williams smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 17:3
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 19:3

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Marciano pins Williams in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:15 Williams looks shaken! 4:0
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:35 Johnny Williams has freed himself from Rocky Marciano. They move quickly to ring center. 4:0
0:43 Williams takes a cross to the head from Rocky Marciano. 6:0
0:52 Williams moves into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:01 * Marciano rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Williams and Williams tastes the canvas here in Round 4! 6:0
01:04 Esteves starts counting... 14:0
01:04 1... 14:0
01:05 2... 14:0
01:06 3... 14:0
01:07 4... 14:0
01:08 5... 14:0
01:09 6... 14:0
01:10 7... 14:0
01:10 * Williams finds his legs and stands up while the referee administers the standing 8. 14:0
01:11 8... 14:0
01:11 Esteves is allowing the fight to continue. Williams looks real shaken to us, however. 14:0
01:11 Marciano has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 14:0
01:29 * That punch caught Williams clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Williams goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Marciano! 14:0
01:31 The count starts... 24:0
01:31 1... 24:0
01:32 2... 24:0
01:33 3... 24:0
01:34 4... 24:0
01:35 Williams is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 5. 24:0
01:36 6... 24:0
01:37 7... 24:0
01:38 8... 24:0
01:39 9... 24:0
01:39 * Williams makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 24:0
01:39 The fight will go on as Esteves deems Johnny Williams is fit to conitnue. 24:0
01:39 Williams suddenly looks very vulnerable. Marciano can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 24:0
01:44 Esteves is staring intently at Johnny Williams. He may stop this fight... 24:0
01:52 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 24:0
01:59 Marciano has Williams trapped! 24:0
02:03 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 24:0
02:14 Rocky Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 24:0
02:20 Marciano ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 26:0
02:20 Marciano knows that Williams is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Williams. 26:0
02:29 * Marciano lands a hard cross to the head and Williams is down!! 26:0
02:29 * Williams hits the canvas for the third time in the round and that's it! Marciano is the TKO winner in round 4! 26:0

Fight Result

Michael Buffer has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:30 mark in Round 4 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 27th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

Lee Oma [B]'9th Ranked HW' (62-27-3)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday June 5th, 1950

(#11) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (23-2-1) 17Ko's

Vs

(#9) Lee Oma (62-27-3)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 05:05 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Monday June 5th, 1950

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is a young tough contender who with a win will break into the top 10 HW rankings. He is up against 9th ranked Lee Oma tonight in what should be a great fight.

Tale Of The Tape

#11 Rocky Marciano

Age: 27
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 189

#9 Lee Oma

Age: 34
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 192

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:19 Oma tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marciano ducks under it. 0:0
0:26 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:26 Marciano has Oma hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:40 Both fighters let their hands go with Oma coming out on top in that melee. 6:3
0:54 Watch Oma move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 6:3
01:03 Oma wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 6:3
01:06 Marciano lands two stinging combinations that stop Oma in his tracks. 9:3
01:19 Oma moves into a neutral corner. 9:3
01:23 Marciano misses with that hook. 9:3
01:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:3
01:40 Marciano eats a short cross from Lee Oma amd backs away. 9:5
01:53 Marciano usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Oma tries vainly to score. 9:5
02:07 There's a hard shot off the top of Oma's head! 14:5
02:07 That punch may have stunned Oma momentarily. 14:5
02:15 Marciano doesn't have to look for Oma this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:5
02:19 Oma slides into a neutral corner... 14:5
02:19 Oma takes a hard cross to the chin from Marciano. 17:5
02:36 Oma retreats into the lower corner. 17:5
02:40 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 21:5
02:40 Oma staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 21:5
02:50 Marciano splits Oma's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 24:5
02:54 * Oma's corner has seen enough and they have thrown in the towell!! Cortez is waving it off and Marciano is the winner by TKO in the 1st round!! 24:5

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Dean Stone is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:55 mark in Round 1 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 28th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

#8 Jack Gardner (19-2-0)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday July 10th, 1950

(#9) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (24-2-1) 18Ko's

Vs

(#8) Jack Gardner (19-2-0)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 05:51 AM

Marciano beat Jack Gardner in the 1st round of last fight by KO.....my power went out due to the damn thunderstorms.

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:20 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gardner. 0:0
0:22 The two men close the distance between each other. Gardner throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Marciano clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:3
0:40 Marciano has his arms wrapped around Gardner... Now they separate. 0:3
0:52 Cappuccino moves them apart. 0:3
01:06 * Marciano lands a short combination to the temple and Gardner pitches forward, landing face first at Marciano's feet!!! 0:3
01:09 Cappuccino crouches over Gardner as he starts the count 8:3
01:09 1... 8:3
01:10 2... 8:3
01:11 3... 8:3
01:12 4... 8:3
01:13 5... 8:3
01:14 6... 8:3
01:15 7... 8:3
01:16 8... 8:3
01:17 9... 8:3
01:18 10! 8:3
01:18 * The referee could have counted to 100 if he wanted. Gardner is out cold here in round 1. 8:3

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday September 18th, 1950

Pre Fight Insight Rocky Marciano is looking like his is the best man for a shot at the title. He has dominated 2 top 10 HW contenders beating them both in the 1st round. Jersey Joe Walcott is a very well known top contender who has always been a tough challenge to anyone he faces.

Tale Of The Tape

#8 Rocky Marciano

Age: 27
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 190

#7 Jersey Joe Walcott

Age: 36
Reach: 74 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 200

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:13 Walcott is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 0:0
0:20 Rocky Marciano scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:37 Jersey Joe Walcott misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:0
0:52 Walcott is holding... 3:0
0:56 Now they break clean. 3:0
01:09 Walcott grabs and holds Marciano... 3:0
01:14 * Referee Assimenios taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Rocky Marciano. 3:0
01:34 Rocky Marciano has Walcott blocked in! 3:0
01:38 Rocky Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:0
01:49 Jersey Joe Walcott fires a left hand that Marciano takes high on the shoulder. 3:0
01:56 Walcott takes a solid cross from Marciano. 6:0
02:08 Walcott scores with a quick one-two to Marciano's midsection 6:2
02:23 Rocky Marciano just can't find the range with that hook. 6:2
02:25 Walcott flicks a jab to Marciano's stomach 6:4
02:34 Walcott said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 6:4
02:42 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:4
02:45 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:49 Walcott misses wildly with the hook. 6:4
02:59 The fighters are at ring center... 6:4
03:00 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Walcott had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:4
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they're just happy to see some action somewhere! 6:4

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:13 Marciano looks to work the body, but Walcott covers up nicely. 0:0
0:20 Walcott drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:20 Marciano was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:29 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:4
0:34 Walcott can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:41 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jersey Joe Walcott takes advantage of it. 0:4
0:47 Walcott splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:6
01:00 Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:6
01:08 Marciano lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:6
01:34 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:6
01:41 Marciano has Walcott pinned! 2:6
01:45 Marciano is holding on to Walcott. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:6
01:56 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Jersey Joe Walcott out of the clinch. 2:6
02:09 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Walcott back on his heels! 7:6
02:09 Marciano sent Jersey Joe Walcott reeling with that punch! 7:6
02:21 Marciano scores with a nice right cross. 9:6
02:39 Jersey Joe Walcott lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 9:6
02:46 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 13:6
02:46 Walcott was stunned by that blow! 13:6
02:55 He retreats into the upper corner. 13:6
03:00 Walcott picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 13:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 14:6

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Walcott backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:17 Marciano misses with that cross. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:32 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Walcott back into the corner. 0:0
0:45 Walcott tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:57 Walcott moves to the center of the Ring taunting Rocky Marciano with his hands by his sides. 0:0
01:08 Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
01:23 Marciano rocks Walcott with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:0
01:37 Walcott throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marciano but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:0
01:43 Walcott just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:0
01:43 Walcott is clutching his side! 7:0
01:52 Marciano moves into the far corner. 7:0
01:57 Walcott is circling his opponent. 7:0
02:02 Marciano pins Walcott in the corner! 7:0
02:02 Walcott eats a left-right from Marciano 9:0
02:15 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
02:26 Walcott telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 9:0
02:28 Rocky Marciano goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 12:0
02:42 Jersey Joe Walcott is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Walcott's arms... 12:0
02:51 Assimenios pries them apart. 12:0
02:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 12:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 13:2

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Assimenios motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Walcott. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:20 Walcott backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:33 Rocky Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:37 Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Walcott any room to breathe. 0:0
0:45 Walcott slides into the corner... 0:0
0:50 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:52 Walcott fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
01:06 Walcott does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 0:2
01:08 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Walcott lands the right hand. 0:4
01:26 Marciano lands a strong cross! 4:4
01:26 Walcott is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
01:35 Walcott is staying at the center of the ring. 4:4
01:40 Walcott brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:4
01:44 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:4
01:50 Marciano pushes Walcott away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:4
01:53 Walcott takes a cross to the head from Marciano. 6:4
02:07 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Jersey Joe Walcott has gotten the better of the exchange. 8:7
02:20 Marciano lands a hook to the ribs. 10:7
02:32 Walcott moves into a neutral corner. 10:7
02:36 Rocky Marciano wraps his arms around Walcott. 10:7
02:45 Marciano shoves Jersey Joe Walcott away. 10:7
02:55 Marciano ambles toward Walcott. 10:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 12:8

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Walcott misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:18 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:18 Jersey Joe Walcott is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:23 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:27 Danny Florio was really animated in Walcott's corner and Jersey Joe Walcott was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:28 Marciano pins Walcott in the corner! 4:0
0:32 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Walcott a decent target to shoot for. 4:0
0:38 Marciano has Walcott trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:0
0:42 Rocky Marciano fires a volley of punches but Walcott was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
0:45 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Walcott. 4:2
01:01 Walcott wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 4:2
01:06 Jersey Joe Walcott and Marciano each take a step back. 4:2
01:10 Walcott rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 4:4
01:24 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
01:27 Walcott can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:6
01:41 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:6
01:45 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:6
01:50 Jersey Joe Walcott landed a sharp combination that rocked Marciano back on his heels! 4:11
01:50 Marciano is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:11
02:02 Walcott seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:11
02:08 Walcott misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:13
02:17 Walcott doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:13
02:32 Rocky Marciano lands a hard cross! 8:13
02:32 Walcott looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:13
02:46 Marciano really buried that punch into Jersey Joe Walcott's ribs. 12:13
02:46 Walcott is gasping for air!! 12:13
02:57 That straight cross from Marciano tagged Walcott. He came right up the middle with that punch. 15:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 16:13

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walcott rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:20 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:24 Walcott goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:28 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:41 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:2
0:41 Walcott is staggered... 4:2
0:55 Walcott fires and misses. 4:2
01:06 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Walcott's head? 8:2
01:06 Walcott was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:2
01:20 Walcott forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 8:4
01:33 Rocky Marciano lands a crushing cross! 12:4
01:33 Walcott takes a step back, obviously hurt! 12:4
01:43 Walcott is trapped in Marciano's corner... 12:4
01:47 Marciano doesn't connect with the uppercut. 12:4
01:54 Marciano has Jersey Joe Walcott trapped! 12:4
01:59 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Walcott's chin! 16:4
01:59 Jersey Joe Walcott was staggered by that punch! 16:4
02:15 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 16:4
02:22 Marciano usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Walcott tries vainly to score. 16:4
02:24 Marciano scores big with that hook to the jaw of Walcott. Walcott took a step back after absorbing that shot. 19:4
02:29 Walcott is losing his legs... 19:4
02:36 Marciano traps Walcott in the corner! 19:4
02:41 Marciano grabs Walcott's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Assimenios has to force Marciano to let go. 19:4
02:45 Referee Assimenios has to separate the two... 19:4
02:52 Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 19:4
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Marciano and Walcott as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 19:4

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walcott looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Marciano buries a hook to the body of Walcott. 3:0
0:11 Jersey Joe Walcott is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 3:0
0:16 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Walcott has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 3:0
0:16 Walcott slides into his own corner... 3:0
0:20 Rocky Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:0
0:20 Jersey Joe Walcott looks shaken! 7:0
0:29 Walcott is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:0
0:37 Marciano wings a big left hand at Jersey Joe Walcott but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
0:40 Walcott connects with an uppercut to the head of Marciano. 7:2
0:53 Marciano continues to follow Walcott about the ring. 7:2
01:02 Walcott bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:4
01:25 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 11:4
01:25 Walcott's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:4
01:34 Walcott slides into a neutral corner... 11:4
01:39 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Walcott flush! 15:4
01:39 Jersey Joe Walcott looks shaken! 15:4
01:43 * There's now a huge mouse under the left eye of Walcott. 15:4
01:52 Assimenios warns Marciano for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 15:4
02:01 Assimenios separates the two... 15:4
02:11 Walcott is pinned in his own corner... 15:4
02:16 Rocky Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Walcott 15:4
02:21 Walcott's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 15:4
02:24 Walcott's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Marciano's beltline. 15:6
02:42 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Walcott got his gloves in front of the punch. 15:6
02:44 Jersey Joe Walcott flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 15:8
02:57 Marciano misses with that punch. 15:8
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:8
03:00 And that ends Round number 7. 17:8

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Jersey Joe Walcott received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Walcott's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Walcott lands a rapier like jab to the head of Marciano 0:2
0:17 Walcott lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:4
0:30 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jersey Joe Walcott with a sharp combination! 4:4
0:30 How is Walcott standing after those shots? 4:4
0:44 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 8:4
0:44 That punch has Walcott staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:4
0:48 Walcott seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:4
0:54 Marciano has Walcott cornered! 8:4
0:58 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 12:4
0:58 Walcott appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:4
01:15 Walcott is challenging Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 12:4
01:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:4
01:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 12:4
01:39 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Walcott's head straight back with that punch! 16:4
01:39 Walcott is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 16:4
01:58 Walcott misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:4
02:05 Marciano lands a strong cross! 20:4
02:05 Walcott is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 20:4
02:10 The swelling around Walcott's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 20:4
02:19 Walcott takes a hard combination from Marciano 24:4
02:19 Walcott looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 24:4
02:35 Walcott catches Marciano coming in with a sweet uppercut! 24:8
02:35 Marciano is reeling.. 24:8
02:54 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Walcott. It came out of nowhere and Walcott drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Walcott looks hurt. 24:8
02:57 Assimenios begins counting... 30:8
02:57 1... 30:8
02:58 2... 30:8
03:00 * Walcott is saved by the bell, as his corner rushes to help him to his stool. 30:8
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 30:8

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 9. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Walcott's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Marciano ties up Jersey Joe Walcott. 0:0
0:22 Assimenios separates them. 0:0
0:27 Danny Florio knows Walcott lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:28 Walcott has Marciano cornered! 0:0
0:32 Walcott is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:44 Walcott lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 0:0
0:58 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
01:05 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:09 Walcott splits Marciano's gloves with an uppercut. 0:2
01:23 Rocky Marciano whiffs with the cross. 0:2
01:33 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:2
01:43 Walcott tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marciano blocks it. 0:2
01:46 Marciano sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Walcott. 3:2
01:50 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Walcott change his style. 3:2
02:01 Marciano has Walcott pinned! 3:2
02:05 Walcott is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:2
02:20 Jersey Joe Walcott smothers Marciano's attack with a clinch! 3:2
02:29 Assimenios has to break the clinch. 3:2
02:39 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:2
02:39 Walcott lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Marciano's ribs. 3:5
02:51 * Marciano is complaining and Assimenios agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Walcott. 3:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 2:8

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Walcott's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Walcott's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Walcott's defense. 0:0
0:16 Walcott gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Marciano. 0:2
0:25 Walcott got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:2
0:31 Walcott fires and misses. 0:2
0:33 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Marciano can land a solid one. 2:2
0:51 Rocky Marciano holds his arms up in disgust as Walcott holds him around his waist. 2:2
01:00 * The referee cautions Marciano about leaning on Walcott's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 2:2
01:23 * Marciano connects with a thundering hook and Walcott drops to the canvas! 2:2
01:25 Assimenios crouches over Walcott as he starts the count 9:2
01:25 1... 9:2
01:26 2... 9:2
01:27 3... 9:2
01:28 4... 9:2
01:29 5... 9:2
01:30 6... 9:2
01:30 * Walcott gets back up but he looks badly shaken. He'll take the mandatory 8 and we'll find out if he can continue! 9:2
01:31 7... 9:2
01:32 8... 9:2
01:32 The fight will go on as Assimenios deems Walcott is fit to conitnue. 9:2
01:32 Marciano senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 9:2
01:40 Marciano pins Jersey Joe Walcott in the corner! 9:2
01:49 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:2
02:04 * Marciano drives home a brutal uppercut to Walcott's head and down he goes!!! 9:2
02:06 Assimenios crouches over Jersey Joe Walcott and begins to count.. 18:2
02:06 1... 18:2
02:07 Walcott is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 2 but he is badly hurt. 18:2
02:08 3... 18:2
02:09 4... 18:2
02:10 5... 18:2
02:11 6... 18:2
02:12 7... 18:2
02:13 8... 18:2
02:13 * Walcott beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 18:2
02:13 Assimenios is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 18:2
02:13 Walcott was stopped cold by that punch! Marciano has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 18:2
02:22 Jersey Joe Walcott is forced into his own corner... 18:2
02:26 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 23:2
02:26 Walcott was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 23:2
02:44 * Marciano swarms Walcott scoring with both hands, Walcott looks hurt!! And down he goes!!! Walcott just folded under Marciano's blistering attack!! 23:2
02:49 * And Assimenios is stopping the fight due to the three knockdown rule! Marciano's your winner by TKO in the 10th!! 23:2

Fight Result

And here with the call is Henry Jones

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:50 mark in Round 10 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 30th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

#6 Rex Layne (25-1-2)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday November 11th, 1950

(#7) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (26-2-1) 20Ko's

Vs

(#6) Rex Layne (25-1-2)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 06:11 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday November 11th, 1950

Pre Fight Insight Rocky Marciano last win over Jersey Joe Walcott has proved that he is a legitamite fighter. Marciano is up against the 6th best heavyweight in the world tonight in Rex Layne. Layne is comming into this fight as a surprising favorite. Layne currently holds the Far West Heavyweight title and is looking to win tonight and move a step closer to the Heavyweight Championship Of The World.

Tale Of The Tape

#7 Rocky Marciano

Age: 27
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 186

#6 Rex Layne

Age: 22
Reach: 76 Inches
Height: 6'1
Weight: 192

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:11 Layne unleashes a flurry and Marciano fires back, a close exchange with Layne coming out on top. 2:3
0:25 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Layne back on his heels! 7:3
0:25 Rocky Marciano has Rex Layne in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 7:3
0:39 Marciano is motioning with his gloves for Layne to bring it on, but Marciano is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:3
0:48 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 12:3
0:48 Layne is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:3
01:01 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:3
01:13 Layne smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 12:3
01:19 Marciano has Layne cornered! 12:3
01:24 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:3
01:30 Marciano's finds a home on Layne's jaw. 14:3
01:30 Marciano stunned Layne with that last shot and Marciano's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 14:3
01:44 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:3
01:51 Marciano doubles up to the body. He got Layne's attention with those shots. 17:3
01:51 Marciano has Layne hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Marciano is. 17:3
02:04 Rocky Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 17:3
02:08 Marciano rips a cross to the stomach of Layne, but there was really no power behind it. 19:3
02:08 Marciano is raining blows down on Layne, who is obviously hurt. Marciano wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 19:3
02:17 Both fighters move back to ring center. 19:3
02:22 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Layne's chin! 23:3
02:22 Marciano has Layne hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 23:3
02:31 Layne slides into a neutral corner... 23:3
02:35 Layne just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 28:3
02:35 That series of punches rocked Layne and he looks to be in trouble. 28:3
02:40 * Thats it!! Moret has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 1st is Marciano!! 28:3

Fight Result

Let's go to Joe Antonacci for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:41 mark in Round 1 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 31st Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

#5 Bob Baker (18-0-0)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday December 18th, 1950

(#6) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (27-2-1) 21Ko's

Vs

(#5) Bob Baker (18-0-0)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 04:18 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday December 18th, 1950

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is storming through the competition. With an impressive record of 27 wins 2 losses and 1 draw Marciano isn't to far from a title shot now. 20 of Marciano's professional wins have come by way of KO. Bob Baker is 5th on the heavyweight rankings, at 24 years of age he has already made a name for himself among the best in the division. Baker will be looking to be the first man to beat Marciano in quite a few fights, as well as impress not only the fans but the commision as well.

Tale Of The Tape

#6 Rocky Marciano

Age: 27
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 190

#5 Bob Baker

Age: 24
Reach: 79 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 210

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:10 Baker backs into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:15 Marciano fires a left hand that Baker takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:17 Baker gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:28 Marciano is motioning with his gloves for Baker to bring it on, but Rocky Marciano is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:32 Baker's jab connects to Marciano's head 0:4
0:48 Baker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:48 Baker is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
01:03 Marciano fires and misses. 4:4
01:05 Baker goes downstairs with the hook. 4:6
01:15 Marciano blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:6
01:26 Baker scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:8
01:40 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 7:8
01:46 Baker is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:8
01:55 Flaherty tries to separate the boxers but Marciano has a vice-like grip on Baker. 7:8
01:59 Now they break clean. 7:8
02:09 Marciano whiffs with the cross. 7:8
02:11 Baker gets off a quick combination to the body 7:10
02:24 Rocky Marciano retreats into the right corner. 7:10
02:24 Baker bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 7:12
02:37 Marciano's misses as Baker backpedals away. 7:12
02:44 Baker moves into a neutral corner. 7:12
02:49 Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:12
03:00 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:12
03:00 Baker looks shaken! 11:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Flaherty to step in and break it up. 12:12

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:19 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:19 Baker looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:28 Marciano received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:32 Baker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:47 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 4:0
0:55 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:0
0:58 Marciano pushes Baker away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:0
01:06 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Baker back into the corner. 4:0
01:16 Marciano lands a strong cross! 9:0
01:16 Baker is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:0
01:25 Rocky Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:25 Baker dips and connects with a hook to the side of Marciano's head. 9:2
01:40 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:2
01:45 Baker takes a hard combination from Marciano 13:2
01:45 Baker appears to be stunned! 13:2
02:03 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bob Baker's punches in close. 13:2
02:09 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Baker flush! 17:2
02:09 Baker was staggered by that punch! 17:2
02:26 Marciano lands consecutive blows to Baker's midsection. 19:2
02:38 Rocky Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 19:2
02:42 Baker takes a hard uppercut to the body from Rocky Marciano. 22:2
02:55 Marciano has Baker cornered! 22:2
03:00 Baker smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 22:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 23:3

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Baker's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:30 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:30 Baker is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:58 Baker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:09 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 8:0
01:09 Baker is reeling after that shot! 8:0
01:31 Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Baker fails to score inside. 8:0
01:41 The cross scores for Baker. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:54 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:2
01:57 Bob Baker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:4
02:10 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
02:18 Baker is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 8:4
02:33 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:4
02:49 Baker fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:4
03:00 Marciano fires and misses. 8:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 9:5

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Baker's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:37 Baker and Marciano are in a clinch, Flaherty hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:46 * Flaherty is telling Marciano to quit leaning on the neck. 0:0
0:55 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
01:00 Baker snakes the jab through Marciano's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
01:14 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Baker's defense. 0:2
01:16 Baker gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:4
01:26 Baker and Marciano exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Baker get in the most telling blows. 2:7
01:43 Rocky Marciano has Baker blocked in! 2:7
01:48 Baker takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:7
01:48 Baker was shaken by those blows! 7:7
02:02 Marciano forces his way inside. 7:7
02:10 The action slows for the moment. 7:7
02:14 Baker moves into the upper left corner. 7:7
02:18 Marciano just comes up short with the jab. 7:7
02:21 Baker finds a home for his jab, keeping Marciano at bay. 7:9
02:39 Bob Baker grabs and holds Marciano... 7:9
02:54 Flaherty steps in and breaks it up. 7:9
03:00 The bell stops the action as Marciano and Baker go back to their corners. 8:9

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 He leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:30 Baker is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:30 Marciano lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:0
0:46 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:53 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:57 Baker is off target with that uppercut. 2:0
01:00 Baker tastes Marciano's jab 4:0
01:08 Baker is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
01:12 Baker retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:16 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Baker ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:26 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
01:32 Marciano traps Baker in the corner! 4:0
01:37 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Baker with a sharp combination! 8:0
01:37 Baker is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:0
01:53 Marciano really buried that punch into Baker's ribs. 12:0
01:53 Those punches hurt Baker and he looks to hang on. 12:0
02:13 Marciano charges Baker trying to get inside 12:0
02:17 Both men look to measure one another. 12:0
02:30 A solid right hand scores for Marciano. 15:0
02:35 * Baker brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 15:0
02:59 Marciano is forced into his own corner... 15:0
03:00 Baker ties up Marciano. 15:0
03:00 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Flaherty to break them up... 15:0
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 16:1

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Baker is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Baker still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Baker pins Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Baker is moving like a ghost out there, as Marciano trys in vain to corner him 0:0
0:13 Marciano appears to be in better shape, physically, at this stage of the fight than Bob Baker. 0:0
0:17 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:0
0:23 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:33 Baker has Marciano trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:0
0:33 Baker lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:46 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 4:2
0:46 Baker is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:2
0:51 Bob Baker's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:2
0:56 Marciano has Baker trapped! 4:2
01:00 Marciano muscles his way inside. 4:2
01:08 Marciano has Baker pinned! 4:2
01:12 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:2
01:12 And Baker's in big trouble now! 8:2
01:22 Marciano slides into the corner... 8:2
01:22 Baker lands a nice cross but Marciano turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:4
01:31 Baker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:4
01:39 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:4
01:41 Baker lands a short hook to the body. 8:6
01:58 There's a hard shot off the top of Baker's head! 12:6
01:58 Baker looks stunned! 12:6
02:07 Marciano throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Baker. 15:6
02:12 Bob Baker's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 15:6
02:20 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 15:6
02:20 Marciano eats a left-right from Baker 15:8
02:32 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:8
02:41 Marciano bounces Baker back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 15:8
03:00 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Baker protects his body well. 15:8
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 17:9

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:05 Charley Goldman was really animated in Marciano's corner and Marciano was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Baker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Bob Baker slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 Marciano fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:22 Baker picks off the hook by Rocky Marciano. 2:0
0:29 Baker seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:0
0:40 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Bob Baker little room to move. 2:0
0:53 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:59 Baker and Marciano clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:0
01:07 Marciano charges in but Baker avoids the rush. 2:0
01:14 Baker backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:18 Marciano catches Baker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:0
01:18 Baker seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:0
01:23 The increased swelling around the left eye of Baker is fast becoming a hindurance. 6:0
01:28 Baker retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:32 Marciano knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:0
01:45 Baker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 6:0
01:52 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 10:0
01:52 Baker staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:0
02:08 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Baker either blocks or slips them. 10:0
02:10 Bob Baker drills Marciano with a left and right and another left. 10:2
02:22 Marciano has Baker pinned! 10:2
02:27 Marciano pins Baker's arms. Now they move apart. 10:2
02:31 Flaherty has to break them apart. 10:2
02:36 The action slows for the moment. 10:2
02:44 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 14:2
02:44 Baker is clutching his side! 14:2
02:58 There's a straight right by Marciano! 18:2
02:58 Baker is going to need to regroup after that blow... 18:2
03:00 There has to be something done about the swelling around Baker's left eye as it continues to worsen. 18:2
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 20:2

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Baker's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:15 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:15 That series of punches rocked Baker and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:23 Marciano got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 4:0
0:26 Marciano traps Baker in the corner! 4:0
0:26 Marciano gets his head on the chest of Bob Baker as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:0
0:40 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 10:0
0:40 Marciano just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 10:0
0:44 The swelling under Baker's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 10:0
0:54 Marciano traps Baker's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Flaherty breaks it up. 10:0
01:03 The Referee breaks it up... 10:0
01:11 Baker is pinned in his own corner... 10:0
01:16 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 14:0
01:16 Baker is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:0
01:30 Marciano looks to work the body, but Baker covers up nicely. 14:0
01:32 Baker lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 14:2
01:53 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Baker's shoulder. 14:2
02:08 * Baker takes a sizzling cross flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 14:2
02:11 Flaherty picks up the count from the timekeeper... 22:2
02:11 1... 22:2
02:12 2... 22:2
02:13 3... 22:2
02:14 4... 22:2
02:15 5... 22:2
02:16 6... 22:2
02:17 7... 22:2
02:18 8... 22:2
02:19 9... 22:2
02:20 10! 22:2
02:20 * Put a fork in him Baker is finished. It's over with Marciano winning by KO in the 8th round. 22:2

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:26 of round number 8. The winner by knockout is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 32nd Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

#4 Karel Sys (95-12-8)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday January 28th, 1951

(#5) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (28-2-1) 22Ko's

Vs

(#4) Karel "Charles" Sys (95-12-8)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 04:50 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday January 29th, 1951

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is nearing a title shot and with a win over Karel Sys he will not be to far from one. Marciano is a young heavyweight who can punch and take a punch. Rocky Marciano will take a slew of punches if it means that he is able to throw the knockout blow, which he often does. Karel Sys is a legend over in Europe having held the European and Belgian Heavyweight Titles respectfully. Sys is now on a path to win the World Heavyweight title however he is 37 years of age so a loss could blow his chances.

Tale Of The Tape

#5 Rocky Marciano

Age: 28
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 192

#4 Karel Sys

Age: 37
Reach: 70 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 195

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 5:0
0:12 Sys looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:29 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:0
0:41 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sys flush! 9:0
0:41 Sys looks shaken! 9:0
0:50 Sys gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Marciano with an uppercut. 9:2
01:03 A flurry of blows from Sys lands to the body 9:4
01:29 The action slows for the moment. 9:4
01:34 Sys backs away and hitches up his trunks. 9:4
01:42 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Sys ducks under it easily. 9:4
01:44 Sys scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:6
01:58 Marciano wraps his arms around Sys. 9:6
02:03 Sys pushes Marciano away. 9:6
02:07 Sys pushes Marciano away to give himself a little more space to work with. 9:6
02:15 Sys swings...and misses. 9:6
02:28 There's a straight right by Rocky Marciano! 13:6
02:28 Sys takes a step back, obviously hurt! 13:6
02:42 Sys and Marciano are in a clinch, Cotton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:6
02:46 * Cotton is telling Sys to quit hitting on the break. 13:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 12:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sys and Marciano square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Marciano received a pep talk from Freddie Brown before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Sys retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Sys picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 0:0
0:25 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:28 Sys lands consecutive blows to Marciano's midsection. 0:2
0:37 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
0:41 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Sys protects his body well. 0:2
0:53 Rocky Marciano plods forward. 0:2
01:02 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:05 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Sys blasts home a hook. 0:4
01:17 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Rocky Marciano, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Karel Sys's midsection. 3:4
01:27 Sys scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:7
01:42 Marciano wraps up Sys... Neither fighter will break... 3:7
01:51 Cotton has to separate the two... 3:7
01:56 Sys has Marciano trapped! 3:7
02:01 Sys just comes up short with the cross. 3:7
02:08 Marciano is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 3:7
02:11 Sys brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:7
02:23 Marciano tries to push Sys back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 3:7
02:30 Marciano buries a jab in Sys's stomach. 6:7
02:51 Sys ends up behind Marciano as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:7
03:00 Sys misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:7
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 7:8

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 That hook by Marciano jarred Sys! 4:0
0:13 Sys is reeling after that shot! 4:0
0:22 Charley Goldman implored Marciano to stay busy, to do more but Marciano's mind seems elsewhere. 4:0
0:24 Marciano goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:0
0:37 Marciano retreats into the right corner. 7:0
0:42 Karel Sys dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 7:5
0:42 That shot buckled Marciano's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 7:5
0:57 Sys fires and misses. 7:5
0:59 Marciano scores with a hook to the side of the head. 9:5
01:16 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Sys had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:5
01:23 Sys just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 9:9
01:23 How is Marciano standing after those shots? 9:9
01:36 The fighters are at ring center... 9:9
01:40 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:9
01:43 A straight cross from Sys gets through Marciano's guard. 9:11
01:43 Marciano reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 9:11
02:00 Sys dances gracefully across the canvas 9:11
02:08 Sys has Marciano pinned! 9:11
02:12 Sys is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 9:11
02:17 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 9:11
02:49 Marciano works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:11
02:58 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:15
02:58 Marciano looks shaken! 9:15
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:17

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:13 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 5:0
0:13 And Sys's in big trouble now! 5:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 5:0
0:22 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 5:0
0:27 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Karel Sys's defense. 5:0
0:29 Sys lands a short hook to the body. 5:2
0:38 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Marciano lands the right hand. 7:2
0:59 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 7:2
01:04 Sys is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Marciano. 7:2
01:13 Marciano is clinching. Cotton better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 7:2
01:17 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 7:2
01:27 Marciano fires a left hand that Sys takes high on the shoulder. 7:2
01:38 Marciano grabs Karel Sys. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 7:2
01:42 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
01:51 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:2
02:04 Marciano frees himself from Sys's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:2
02:13 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Sys was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:2
02:15 Sys throws the hook and connects. 7:4
02:31 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Karel Sys got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:4
02:33 Karel Sys lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 7:6
02:50 Marciano forces his way inside. 7:6
03:00 Marciano misses with that punch. 7:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Rocky Marciano and Sys as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:7

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Marciano pins Sys in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Marciano lands a rapier like jab to the head of Sys 2:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:19 Rocky Marciano traps Karel Sys in the corner! 2:0
0:24 Marciano lands a hard hook! 6:0
0:24 Sys appears shaken by that punch! 6:0
0:33 The action is at ring center. 6:0
0:37 Sys takes a heavy combination downstairs. 10:0
0:37 Sys is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:0
0:46 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:0
0:53 "The Brockton Blockbuster" lands a smashing hook! 14:0
0:53 Sys is hurt! 14:0
01:10 Marciano really buried that punch into Karel Sys's ribs. 18:0
01:10 Those punches hurt Sys and he looks to hang on. 18:0
01:27 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Sys a decent target to shoot for. 18:0
01:32 Marciano lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Sys took it well. 21:0
01:46 Cotton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Sys's arms. 21:0
01:51 Cotton separates the two... 21:0
02:00 Sys takes a cross to the head from Marciano. 23:0
02:15 Marciano grabs and holds Sys... 23:0
02:24 Rocky Marciano shoves Sys away. 23:0
02:36 Marciano pushes Karel Sys then steps away from him. 23:0
02:40 Sys's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 23:0
02:51 * Marciano is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 23:0
03:00 Sys shows Marciano his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 22:0

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sys didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 And Sys tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Marciano! 4:0
0:14 Marciano has Sys hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:23 Bobby Watts knows Sys lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:23 Marciano gets the cross through Sys's guard. 6:0
0:32 Sys is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:0
0:40 Sys slides into the corner... 6:0
0:40 Sys walks in to a glancing hook from Marciano. 8:0
0:52 Marciano continues to pop the jab 10:0
0:56 Sys is running out of gas... 10:0
01:12 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 14:0
01:12 Sys's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:0
01:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 14:0
01:39 Cotton breaks them up... 14:0
01:44 * Marciano is told to quit holding and hitting by Cotton. 17:0
01:58 There's definitely a small bump under the left eye of Sys. 17:0
02:02 Sys retreats into a neutral corner. 17:0
02:02 Sys winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Marciano. 20:0
02:07 Marciano looks fresher than Sys. 20:0
02:24 Marciano tries to muscle inside but Sys clinches him. 20:0
02:35 Cotton has to break the clinch. 20:0
02:46 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 20:0
02:53 Sys connects with a violent cross! 20:4
02:53 Marciano is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 20:4
03:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 20:4
03:00 Sys does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 20:4
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 20:4
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:3

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Sys is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:19 Marciano works his way in and leans on Sys... 0:0
0:23 * Cotton is telling Marciano he wants a clean break. 0:0
0:37 Marciano has Sys cornered! 0:0
0:41 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 5:0
0:41 Sys staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:55 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Sys's head? 9:0
0:55 Sys was staggered by that punch! 9:0
0:59 Sys's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 9:0
01:04 Sys moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:08 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 13:0
01:08 Marciano has Sys in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 13:0
01:17 Marciano is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 16:0
01:17 Sys is definitely in trouble. Marciano needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 16:0
01:22 There appears to be increased swelling under Sys's left eye. 16:0
01:31 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sys blocks it. 16:0
01:37 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 18:0
01:37 Rocky Marciano knows that Sys is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Karel Sys. 18:0
01:50 Marciano throws a crushing right to Sys's jaw! 22:0
01:50 What a devastating shot, Sys looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 22:0
01:59 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 22:0
02:03 Marciano lands a solid cross! 27:0
02:03 Sys is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 27:0
02:08 Sys's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 27:0
02:17 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 31:0
02:17 Sys was staggered by those punches... 31:0
02:21 * The crowd is screaming to stop the fight and Cotton jumps between the fighters! That's it!! Rocky Marciano is the winner at the 02:22 mark of round 7!! 31:0

Fight Result

Frank Shain has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:22 mark in Round 7 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 33rd Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

#3 Roland Lastarza (44-0-0)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Tuesday March 20th, 1951

(#4) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (29-2-1) 23Ko's

Vs

(#3) Roland LaStarza (44-0-0)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 05:35 PM

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Tuesday March 20th, 1951

Pre-Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is inching forward to a title shot and many fans and experts agree it is his time to shine. With a convincing win over Karel Sys in January one has to ask can he win the championship?. Marciano's opponant tonight will not make it an easy fight for him. Roland LaStarza has a perfect record of 44 wins 0 losses comming into tonights fight.

Tale Of The Tape

#4 Rocky Marciano

Age: 28
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 186

#3 Roland LaStarza

Age: 24
Reach: 72 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 189

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:11 Marciano goes straight at LaStarza, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:25 Marciano just can't find the range with that hook. 0:0
0:39 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down LaStarza. 0:0
0:51 Marciano charges in but LaStarza avoids the rush. 0:0
01:00 Marciano lands a strong cross! 5:0
01:00 And Roland LaStarza's in big trouble now! 5:0
01:14 LaStarza throws a punch and lands. Marciano scores with a counter. Looks like Roland LaStarza was a little more effective. 7:3
01:28 Roland LaStarza looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 7:3
01:35 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:3
01:39 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:3
01:42 Marciano takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:3
01:50 Marciano grabs Roland LaStarza. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 7:3
01:55 LaStarza tries to get free... Here comes Viruet to break them up... 7:3
01:59 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 7:3
02:09 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 11:3
02:09 Roland LaStarza looks shaken! 11:3
02:18 Marciano lands a devastating hook to the body. 14:3
02:27 LaStarza doesn't have to look for Rocky Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:3
02:34 LaStarza picks off the cross by Marciano. 14:3
02:37 LaStarza throws the cross and scores to the head of Rocky Marciano. 14:5
02:50 Marciano feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 17:5
02:55 LaStarza has some swelling under his left eye. 17:5
03:00 Marciano traps LaStarza in the corner! 17:5
03:00 Marciano is stalking his opponent. 17:5
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 19:5

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:16 LaStarza seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:28 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Marciano. He had some steam on that punch. 7:0
0:33 LaStarza seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 7:0
0:41 The cross scores for LaStarza. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:2
0:53 LaStarza is motioning with his gloves for Marciano to bring it on, but LaStarza is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:2
01:11 Marciano plods forward. 7:2
01:20 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but LaStarza blocks it. 7:2
01:22 LaStarza feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 7:4
01:32 LaStarza slides into a neutral corner... 7:4
01:36 Marciano continues to follow LaStarza about the ring. 7:4
01:41 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:4
01:46 LaStarza lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 7:4
01:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:4
01:56 LaStarza backs into the left corner. 7:4
02:01 Marciano bores in determined to maul LaStarza 7:4
02:13 LaStarza fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:4
02:25 Roland LaStarza ties up Marciano... 7:4
02:30 Viruet pries them apart. 7:4
02:34 LaStarza is blocked in his own corner... 7:4
02:39 Marciano fires and misses. 7:4
02:41 LaStarza is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:6
03:00 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of LaStarza. 7:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 9:5

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:10 LaStarza lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:19 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:24 Marciano's misses as LaStarza backpedals away. 0:2
0:32 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:36 LaStarza is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:50 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:52 LaStarza doubles up to the body, though Marciano seems unfazed. 0:4
01:05 LaStarza seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:09 LaStarza snakes the jab through Marciano's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:6
01:29 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:6
01:43 Marciano misses with that punch. 0:6
01:45 A cross lands for LaStarza. Marciano didn't see that one coming. 0:8
02:09 Roland LaStarza is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Marciano. 0:8
02:14 LaStarza snaps Marciano's head back with a jolting uppercut. 0:11
02:39 Viruet yells at the fighters to separate but Marciano and LaStarza are a tangle of arms. 0:11
02:44 * Marciano is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:11
03:00 Marciano misses with that jab. 0:11
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 1:12

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:17 * Marciano lands a powerful hook to LaStarza's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:0
0:20 Viruet begins the count... 9:0
0:20 1... 9:0
0:21 2... 9:0
0:22 The count is at 3 as LaStarza struggles to his knees. 9:0
0:23 4... 9:0
0:24 5... 9:0
0:25 6... 9:0
0:26 7... 9:0
0:27 8... 9:0
0:27 * LaStarza's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 9:0
0:27 LaStarza tries to steady himself as Viruet takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 9:0
0:27 Marciano is raining blows down on LaStarza, who is obviously hurt. Marciano wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 9:0
0:40 Look out! That was a straight right by Rocky Marciano! 14:0
0:40 LaStarza's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:0
0:45 The swelling is increasing around LaStarza's left. 14:0
0:49 LaStarza ducks into an uppercut from Marciano. 16:0
0:49 There's time for Marciano to finish LaStarza if he can do it. 16:0
01:02 LaStarza is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:0
01:08 LaStarza is trapped in Rocky Marciano's corner... 16:0
01:13 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 16:0
01:19 Marciano has LaStarza blocked in! 16:0
01:24 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 16:0
01:33 Marciano whiffs with the uppercut. 16:0
01:44 Marciano looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 16:0
01:51 Marciano has Roland LaStarza pinned! 16:0
01:55 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 20:0
01:55 LaStarza appears to have been staggered by that punch... 20:0
02:09 Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 20:0
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 25:0
02:18 Roland LaStarza is suddenly in trouble! 25:0
02:22 The swelling around LaStarza's left eye is worsening. 25:0
02:26 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 25:0
02:32 LaStarza slides into the corner... 25:0
02:32 Great work to the body by Marciano as he scores with both hands. 28:0
02:41 LaStarza has Marciano trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 28:0
02:41 LaStarza is trying to put his punches together and he tags Marciano with a nice combination of punches. 28:2
02:54 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but LaStarza is coming out on top. 30:5
02:58 * And it's over!!! Viruetjumps in and wraps his arms around LaStarza!! The winner by TKO at the 02:59 in round 4 Marciano!! 30:5

Fight Result

Ben Bentley has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:59 mark in Round 4 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* The Fans went wild after the fight tearing the place apart due to the stoppage being 1 second before the bell and being that Lastarza while clearly being beaten brutally was still fighting back.

Rocky's 34th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

#2 Clarence Henry (23-2-1)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday March 26th, 1951

(#3) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (30-2-1) 24Ko's

Vs

(#2) Clearance Henry (23-2-1)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 06:05 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday March 26th, 1951

Pre-Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is now ranked at number 3 on the heavyweight rankings list. His controversial win over Roland LaStarza still has many fans and boxing experts upset. He is up tonight against Clearance Henry, both fighters have fought once before where Marciano took a KO victory. Henry currently is the California State Heavyweight Champion as well as the Pacific Coast Heavyweight Champion. It has just been announced that the winner of this bout will get s shot at the number 1 contender spot against Ezzard Charles.

Tale Of The Tape

#3 Rocky Marciano

Age: 28
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 186

#2 Clearance Henry

Age: 25
Reach: 76 Inches
Height: 6'1
Weight: 188

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Henry is trapped in Marciano's corner... 0:0
0:22 Marciano wraps his arms around Henry. 0:0
0:32 Marciano and Clarence Henry each take a step back. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:46 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating hook! 5:0
0:46 Henry was staggered by that punch! 5:0
0:58 Marciano brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:0
01:03 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Henry. 5:0
01:10 Henry has Marciano pinned! 5:0
01:14 Henry tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
01:21 Marciano lands a solid cross! 10:0
01:21 Henry was stunned by that blow! 10:0
01:32 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Marciano. He had some steam on that punch. 13:0
01:50 Henry fires away but finds nothing but air. 13:0
01:56 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Henry back on his heels! 17:0
01:56 Henry's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 17:0
02:14 Marciano misses with that punch. 17:0
02:21 Oh!!! Henry unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:5
02:21 Marciano seems to have been hurt by that punch! 17:5
02:30 Henry retreats into his own corner... 17:5
02:35 Rocky Marciano lands a crushing cross! 22:5
02:35 Clarence Henry is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 22:5
02:44 Marciano sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Henry. 25:5
02:58 There's a straight right by Marciano! 29:5
02:58 That shot buckled Henry's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 29:5
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 29:5

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Henry's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Rocky Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:27 Henry is clinching... Rocky Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Clarence Henry's arms... 0:0
0:38 Viruet separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:48 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Henry's defense. 0:0
01:05 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:0
01:07 Marciano eats a sizzling hook from Clarence Henry that has him backing up! 0:3
01:36 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:3
01:39 Henry drills Marciano with a left and right and another left. 0:5
01:59 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:5
02:16 Henry telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 0:5
02:23 Henry takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:5
02:30 Rocky Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 0:5
02:32 Henry lands two hard body shots that made Marciano grunt. 0:8
02:44 Henry buries a jab in Marciano's stomach. 0:11
02:54 Marciano said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:11
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 1:11

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:13 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:13 Henry is hurt! 4:0
0:30 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Henry was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
0:37 Look out! That was a straight right by Henry! 4:4
0:37 That's the punch Henry hoped to land! Marciano looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:4
0:59 Marciano fires a left hand that Clarence Henry takes high on the shoulder. 4:4
01:14 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:4
01:19 Marciano goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:4
01:35 Marciano lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Henry. 9:4
01:35 Clarence Henry comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Rocky Marciano leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 9:4
01:49 Marciano is holding on to Henry. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:4
01:54 Viruet breaks them up... 9:4
02:03 Clarence Henry moves into the left corner. 9:4
02:07 Henry is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:4
02:14 Henry just landed a three punch combo! 9:8
02:14 Rocky Marciano is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 9:8
02:23 Clarence Henry launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Marciano's jaw. Clarence Henry is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 9:10
02:32 Marciano doesn't have to look for Henry this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:10
02:34 Henry seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:10
02:38 Marciano scores downstairs with a hard cross. 12:10
02:50 Marciano traps Henry in the corner! 12:10
02:54 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:10
03:00 Henry traps Marciano's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Viruet breaks it up. 12:10
03:00 Henry finally lets go of Marciano. 12:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Viruet to step in and break it up. 13:9

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Marciano has Henry blocked in! 0:0
0:18 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:30 Henry grabs Marciano's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Viruet has to force Henry to let go. 0:0
0:40 Viruet has to break them apart. 0:0
0:45 Henry's jab is landing with some authority. 0:3
01:13 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:3
01:13 Henry is suddenly in trouble! 4:3
01:50 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 8:3
01:50 How is Henry standing after that? 8:3
02:10 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Henry back on his heels! 13:3
02:10 Henry was shaken by that blow! 13:3
02:24 Henry whiffs with the hook. 13:3
02:31 Clarence Henry's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:3
02:39 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 13:3
02:44 Marciano shoves Henry away. 13:3
02:52 Clarence Henry fires a jab to the body 13:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 12:5

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Henry leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:14 Henry looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:23 Jimmy Glenn was extremely upbeat during the break with Henry providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:24 Rocky Marciano snakes the jab through Henry's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:0
0:38 Marciano gets the cross in, making Henry blink. 9:0
0:52 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 13:0
0:52 Henry takes a step back, obviously hurt! 13:0
01:06 Marciano swings...and misses. 13:0
01:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Henry! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 13:4
01:13 Marciano's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 13:4
01:27 Henry drops the right hand flush on Rocky Marciano's chin! 13:8
01:27 Marciano looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:8
01:43 Henry traps Marciano's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 13:8
01:55 Viruet is shouting at Henry to break! 13:8
02:02 Henry forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Rocky Marciano. 13:10
02:02 Marciano reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 13:10
02:16 Marciano lands a hard cross! 17:10
02:16 Henry is dazed and he is in trouble!! 17:10
02:20 * There is swelling under the left eye of Henry it is clearly visible. 17:10
02:25 Henry has Marciano cornered! 17:10
02:30 Watch Henry move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 17:10
02:34 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 17:10
02:42 Henry connects with a left-right combo. 17:12
02:53 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 19:14
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 19:15

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Henry's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Henry protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 Henry doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:24 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:35 Rocky Marciano clamps Henry's arms to his side and holds on until Viruet breaks the hold. 0:0
0:39 Viruet has to separate the two... 0:0
0:56 Marciano slides along the far ropes. 0:0
01:01 Not a lot on that hook to Marciano's side, but it scored. 0:2
01:10 That hook to the body from Marciano had some power behind it. 3:2
01:19 Marciano pins Henry in the corner! 3:2
01:24 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 7:2
01:24 Henry was hurt by those blows! 7:2
01:37 Rocky Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 7:2
01:41 Henry is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:2
01:48 Henry slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:53 And Henry tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Marciano! 11:2
01:53 Henry appears shaken by that punch! 11:2
01:57 The swelling around Henry's left eye is worsening. 11:2
02:07 Rocky Marciano wraps up Henry... Neither fighter will break... 11:2
02:19 Viruet moves in to break the clinch. 11:2
02:31 Henry is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 11:2
02:38 Henry scores with a tremendous left! 11:6
02:38 Marciano is staggered... 11:6
02:54 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 16:6
02:54 Henry appears shaken by those punches! 16:6
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 17:6

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 The swelling on the face of Henry is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Clarence Henry takes a hard combination from Marciano 4:0
0:13 Henry was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:18 The swelling is increasing around Clarence Henry's left. 4:0
0:22 Henry is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:31 Henry is moving around the ring nicely. 4:0
0:45 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:56 Marciano grabs Henry. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
01:01 Viruet separates the two... 4:0
01:10 Marciano lands a strong cross! 8:0
01:10 Henry is suddenly in trouble! 8:0
01:24 Henry picks off the uppercut by Marciano. 8:0
01:31 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:39 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 10:2
01:48 Marciano has Henry trapped! 10:2
01:52 Rocky Marciano charges in but Clarence Henry avoids the rush. 10:2
02:06 Marciano plods forward. 10:2
02:15 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Henry with a sharp combination! 14:2
02:15 Henry was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 14:2
02:20 It seems every shot Henry takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 14:2
02:27 Henry traps Marciano in the corner! 14:2
02:32 Henry is clinching. Viruet better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 14:2
02:44 Marciano pushes Henry away. 14:2
02:53 Marciano and Henry are in a clinch, Viruet hollers at them to break and start fighting. 14:2
02:57 * Marciano is leaning on the back of Henry's neck and Viruet has seen enough as he issues a warning. 14:2
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 15:2

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Viruet motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Henry is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Henry still has distension. 0:0
0:13 There's a hard shot off the top of Henry's head! 5:0
0:13 That punch may have stunned Henry momentarily. 5:0
0:30 Henry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:37 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 9:0
0:37 That shot landed square and Henry felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 9:0
0:42 Henry's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 9:0
0:51 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Henry flush! 13:0
0:51 Henry was stunned by that blow! 13:0
01:05 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 18:0
01:05 Clarence Henry is clutching his side! 18:0
01:09 The increased swelling around the left eye of Henry is fast becoming a hindurance. 18:0
01:20 Henry retreats into a neutral corner. 18:0
01:24 Marciano catches Henry coming in with a sweet uppercut! 23:0
01:24 Henry is badly hurt! 23:0
01:33 Marciano pins Clarence Henry in the corner! 23:0
01:38 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Henry's head? 27:0
01:38 That blow connected solidly to the head of Clarence Henry and he is stunned! 27:0
01:42 Henry's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Marciano. 27:0
01:47 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 27:0
01:55 Marciano works his way in and leans on Henry. 27:0
02:03 Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 27:0
02:08 Henry has Marciano trapped in the near neutral corner... 27:0
02:13 Rocky Marciano tries to muscle inside but Henry clinches him. 27:0
02:17 Viruet separates the two... 27:0
02:22 Henry is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 27:0
02:25 Henry moves into a neutral corner. 27:0
02:30 Marciano ties up Henry. 27:0
02:34 Referee Viruet has to separate the two... 27:0
02:43 Henry just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 31:0
02:43 Clarence Henry looks shaken! 31:0
02:52 * Henry has been knocked down with a strong hook! 31:0
02:54 Viruet begins counting... 41:0
02:54 1... 41:0
02:55 The count is at 2 as Henry struggles to his knees. 41:0
02:56 3... 41:0
02:57 4... 41:0
02:58 5... 41:0
03:00 * The round comes to a close and Henry is saved by the bell! 41:0
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 41:0
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 42:0

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Henry is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Henry's cutman does a nice job on Clarence Henry's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:14 Henry cranks up the hook and connects to Marciano's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:5
0:14 Marciano is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:5
0:22 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:5
0:27 Clarence Henry fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:5
0:34 Marciano retreats into the upper left corner. 0:5
0:38 Marciano does a great job smothering Henry's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:5
0:45 Clarence Henry takes a hard combination from Marciano 5:5
0:45 Henry looks stunned! 5:5
01:12 Henry gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 5:7
01:25 Henry slides into the corner... 5:7
01:30 Rocky Marciano lands a crushing hook! 10:7
01:30 Henry is gasping for air!! 10:7
01:34 Henry looks helpless as Marciano pours it on, this fight has to be close to being stopped. 10:7
01:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:7
01:45 Henry lands a hard uppercut! 10:11
01:45 Marciano staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:11
01:58 Henry just can't find the range with that jab. 10:11
02:09 * Marciano just landed a short, clean cross that caught Henry flush. Henry dropped like he'd been shot. 10:11
02:12 The count begins... 17:11
02:12 1... 17:11
02:13 2... 17:11
02:14 Henry is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 17:11
02:15 4... 17:11
02:15 * Henry is up and assures the referee he can continue as he takes the mandatory 8 count. 17:11
02:16 5... 17:11
02:17 6... 17:11
02:18 7... 17:11
02:19 8... 17:11
02:19 Viruet gives Henry a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 17:11
02:19 Henry suddenly looks very vulnerable. Marciano can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 17:11
02:24 * And Viruet throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 02:25 of the 9th round, your winner by TKO...Marciano!!! 17:11

Fight Result

Here's Pat Harker with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:25 mark in Round 9 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* Rocky wins in the 9th round and the fans boo the stoppage as once again Henry like LaStarza was hurt but still fighting.

Rocky's 35th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

#1 Contender Ezzard Charles (68-5-1)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday April 30th, 1951

(#2) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (31-2-1) 25Ko's

Vs

(#1) Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles (68-5-1)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 06:49 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday April 30th, 1951

Pre Fight Insight: What a long road it has been for Rocky Marciano but he has finally come to face the number 1 contender. Ezzard Charles is currently the number 1 contender for the Heavyweight crown. Charles currently holds the NBA Heavyweight Title. The winner of this fight will take on Jersey Joe Walcott for the World Heavyweight Championship on July 12th at Madison Square Garden. Charles has been named The Ring's Fighter Of The Year back to back years, 1949-1950.

Tale Of The Tape

#2 Rocky Marciano

Age: 28
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 185

#1 Ezzard Charles

Age: 30
Reach: 73 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 182

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Marciano digs a short hook to ribs of Charles. 2:0
0:22 Charles leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:36 Marciano pins Charles's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:47 Marciano and Charles each take a step back. 2:0
0:52 Rocky Marciano retreats into his own corner... 2:0
0:56 Charles just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:03 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 6:0
01:03 Charles looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:0
01:03 * Marciano's last punch snapped back the head of Charles. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 7:0
01:03 There's a cut on the inside of Charles's right eyebrow and you can see the blood trickling from it as it runs down the fighter's face. 7:0
01:03 Getting cut in the first round like this will not bode well for Charles as the fight goes on. 7:0
01:20 Charles wraps his arms around Marciano. 7:0
01:31 Burke separates the two... 7:0
01:35 Ezzard Charles moves into the left corner. 7:0
01:40 Marciano just can't find the range with that uppercut. 7:0
01:42 Charles splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 7:2
01:58 As high as Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 7:2
02:07 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:2
02:19 Ezzard Charles's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 7:2
02:27 Marciano lands a solid hook! 11:2
02:27 Charles careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 11:2
02:41 Charles rips a hook to the body. 11:4
02:57 Marciano lands a smashing cross! 15:4
02:57 Charles is gasping for air!! 15:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 16:3

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burke motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Charles's corner men does a nice job on Charles's cut inside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Charles had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 Charles slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:15 Charles fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 0:3
0:29 Ezzard Charles looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:3
0:36 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 4:3
0:36 Charles is reeling.. 4:3
0:49 Marciano has Charles blocked in! 4:3
0:53 Marciano goes straight at Charles, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:3
01:02 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 8:3
01:02 And Charles's in big trouble now! 8:3
01:18 Marciano has Charles pinned! 8:3
01:23 Ezzard Charles is either lucky or has radar. Rocky Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:3
01:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:3
01:38 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:3
01:41 A cross lands for Marciano. Charles didn't see that one coming. 10:3
01:41 Marciano last connect snapped back the head of Charles. And it looks like it has reopened Charles's cut. 10:3
01:41 There's renewed bleeding now from the gash on the inside of Charles's right eyebrow and, obviously, his previous cut has been reopened. 10:3
01:41 Blood from a fighter in these early rounds can force a fighter to alter their strategy and change their style for the rest of the bout. 10:3
01:41 * Ezzard Charles's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Burke motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 10:3
01:41 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 2 as the fighters approach one another. 10:3
01:54 Charles does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 10:3
02:01 Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:7
02:01 Marciano looks shaken! 10:7
02:10 Charles is forced into his own corner... 10:7
02:15 Marciano is clinching... 10:7
02:19 Burke has to break the clinch. 10:7
02:24 Marciano lands a devastating hook to the body. 13:7
02:37 Marciano presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 16:7
02:46 Marciano doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:7
02:54 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 21:7
02:54 Charles is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 21:7
03:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 21:7
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 22:7

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Charles's cutman worked on Ezzard Charles's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Charles's face from inside the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:18 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 0:0
0:20 Charles lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:2
0:33 Charles is motioning with his gloves for Marciano to bring it on, but Charles is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:44 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 0:2
0:53 A solid right hand scores for Marciano. 3:2
01:10 Marciano picks off the cross by Charles. 3:2
01:17 Marciano walks in to a glancing hook from Charles. 3:4
01:29 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
01:37 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 7:4
01:37 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 7:4
01:49 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 7:4
01:49 Charles throws a punch and lands. Marciano scores with a counter. Looks like Charles was a little more effective. 9:7
02:06 Charles misses with that combination. 9:7
02:09 The two men close the distance between each other. Marciano throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Charles clean and stops him in his tracks. 12:7
02:24 Charles whiffs with the uppercut. 12:7
02:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 12:7
02:35 The fighters are at ring center... 12:7
02:39 Ezzard Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 12:7
02:51 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 12:7
03:00 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:7

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Charles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Charles's corner men worked their magic on his's cut inside the right eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:07 Charles lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:16 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Delaney's instructions work. 0:2
0:17 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Ezzard Charles. 0:5
0:32 Marciano swings...and misses. 0:5
0:34 Charles lands a cross to the body. 0:7
0:50 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:50 Marciano lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:7
01:01 Charles throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Marciano. 2:10
01:11 Charles traps Rocky Marciano in the corner! 2:10
01:11 Ezzard Charles throws another good combination that temporarily slows Marciano. 2:12
01:28 Charles wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 2:12
01:37 Now they break clean. 2:12
01:48 Charles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:14
02:00 Rocky Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:14
02:04 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:14
02:09 Charles pins Marciano in the corner! 2:14
02:09 Ezzard Charles lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:16
02:22 Charles clinches... Rocky Marciano gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:16
02:27 Burke pries them apart. 2:16
02:32 Charles lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:18
02:44 Charles gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Marciano with an uppercut. 2:20
02:56 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 2:20
02:56 Charles feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:22
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 3:22

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Charles's jab connects to Marciano's head 0:2
0:15 Ezzard Charles received a pep talk from Bill Gore before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:17 Marciano backs into the lower corner. 0:2
0:17 A flurry of blows from Ezzard Charles lands to the body 0:4
0:32 Charles slides along the far ropes. 0:4
0:41 The action is at ring center. 0:4
0:46 Rocky Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 0:4
0:48 Charles moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:6
01:01 Charles doubles up to the body, though Marciano seems unfazed. 0:8
01:11 Charles has Marciano trapped! 0:8
01:16 Charles is moving around the ring nicely. 0:8
01:23 Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 0:8
01:23 Marciano leans on Charles and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:8
01:33 Marciano has Charles cornered! 2:8
01:37 Charles usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 2:8
01:40 Charles shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:10
02:03 Marciano drives that short hook into Charles's midsection! 6:10
02:03 Ezzard Charles is hurt! 6:10
02:16 Marciano has Charles trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 6:10
02:20 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:10
02:32 Rocky Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 6:10
02:39 Marciano lands a strong cross! 10:10
02:39 Charles was stunned by that blow! 10:10
02:51 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 10:12
03:00 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 10:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:14

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:14 Ezzard Charles appears to be stunned! 4:0
0:22 Bill Gore not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Marciano. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 4:0
0:23 Marciano retreats into the far left corner. 4:0
0:23 The cross scores for Ezzard Charles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:2
0:39 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 8:2
0:39 Charles is out on his feet after that violent combination! 8:2
0:48 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:2
01:00 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 8:2
01:00 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:4
01:14 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
01:22 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:4
01:22 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Ezzard Charles looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:4
01:31 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 12:4
01:36 Charles traps Rocky Marciano's gloves under his arms, forcing Burke to break them up. 12:4
01:40 The Referee breaks it up... 12:4
01:49 Charles scores with a tremendous left! 12:8
01:49 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Marciano's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 12:8
01:58 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 12:10
02:07 Charles gets his head on the chest of Marciano as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 12:12
02:20 Charles is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 12:15
02:34 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:15
02:40 Marciano pushes Charles away to give himself a little more space to work with. 12:15
02:48 Marciano is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 12:15
02:52 Marciano works his way free! 12:15
02:57 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 12:15
03:00 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:20
03:00 "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano is clutching his side! 12:20
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 12:20
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:20

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 0:0
0:18 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 0:2
0:36 Charles connects with a violent uppercut! 0:7
0:36 Marciano suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:7
0:50 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:7
0:53 Marciano's finds a home on Charles's jaw. 2:7
0:57 Charles is breathing heavily... 2:7
01:02 Ezzard Charles retreats into the right corner. 2:7
01:07 Marciano's misses as Charles backpedals away. 2:7
01:13 Charles pummels Marciano, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:11
01:13 Marciano is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 2:11
01:33 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 6:11
01:33 Those shots all landed square and Charles felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 6:11
01:46 Charles rips a hook to the head. 6:13
02:01 The action is back at ring center. 6:13
02:05 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 6:13
02:13 Charles is blocked in his own corner... 6:13
02:17 The fighters are tied up. Rocky Marciano tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:13
02:22 Referee Burke separates the two... 6:13
02:29 Burke is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 6:13
02:32 Charles steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:13
02:35 Both fighters move in close as Ezzard Charles goes to the body with an uppercut. 6:15
02:45 Marciano mauls Charles inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 9:15
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:15
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:16

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Charles has Marciano blocked in! 0:0
0:13 Charles circles around the ring. 0:0
0:13 Charles is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:0
0:18 Whatever Bill Gore said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:18 Marciano backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:18 Charles is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:2
0:22 Marciano needs to catch his second wind... 3:2
0:32 Marciano ties up Charles... 3:2
0:41 Charles pushes Marciano away. 3:2
0:53 Charles ties up Marciano. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:2
0:58 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Burke to break them up... 3:2
01:09 Charles is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 3:2
01:16 Charles has Rocky Marciano pinned! 3:2
01:20 Ezzard Charles grabs Marciano's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Burke has to force Charles to let go. 3:2
01:31 Burke steps in and breaks it up. 3:2
01:40 Charles picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 3:2
01:47 Charles connects with an uppercut to the head of Marciano. 3:4
01:57 Marciano is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:4
02:04 Burke has to pull the fighters away from each other as Charles locks up Marciano's arms. 3:4
02:09 Charles uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 3:4
02:16 Charles bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 3:6
02:30 Ezzard Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 3:6
02:39 Charles pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 3:6
02:44 Charles finally lets go of Marciano. 3:6
02:48 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 3:6
02:53 Charles tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Marciano. 3:6
03:00 Burke warns Charles for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:6
03:00 Referee Burke steps in to break it up. 3:6
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 2:6

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:13 Charles takes a hard combination from Marciano 4:0
0:13 That shot buckled Charles's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:13 That last shot has reopened a cut on Charles because the blood is flowing again. 4:0
0:13 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened gash on the inside of Charles's right eyebrow. It's got to have some affect on him, if not physically then mentally. 4:0
0:13 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Charles's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Burke is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Charles's facial wound. 4:0
0:17 * It looks like the ringside physician is asking Burke to stop the fight so he can examine Charles's cut. The doctor is really taking a close look at it and Charles can not like the expression on his face.* They want Charles to be allowed to at least finish the round. The Referee is waving it off. It's over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO due to the severity of the cuts - Marciano! 4:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Lupe Contreras

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:18 mark in Round 9 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* The bout was stopped and it was a good decision by the ring doctor. The cut started out as a bad cut to begin with and progressed into a heavy cut. At the end of the fight Charles was up on the scorecards of 2 judges 77-75 while the other had Marciano 77-75. This was a great had the fight not been stopped anything could have happened as before it was stopped Marciano had Charles staggered.....Expect a re-match in the future.

Rocky's 36th Fight Has Been Announced His Opponant:

World Heavyweight Champion Jersey Joe Walcott (49-16-2)!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Friday July 12th, 1951

(#1) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (32-2-1) 26Ko's

Vs

(World Champion) Jersey "Pappy" Joe Walcott (49-16-2)

Dublin Sky

03-08-2009, 07:24 PM

World Championship Bout

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

Friday July 12th, 1951

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is the Best Heavyweight fighter out there right now. He has beaten the top competition and has finally made it to the top. Tonight Marciano is up against Jersey joe Walcott whom he beat last September by way of TKO in the 10th round.

Tale Of The Tape

#1 Rocky Marciano

Age: 28
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 185

World Champion Jersey Joe Walcott

Age: 37
Reach: 74 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 194

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:10 Marciano pins Walcott in the corner! 0:0
0:19 * Walcott is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 0:0
0:22 Moret points Marciano to a neutral corner and begins the count over Walcott... 10:0
0:22 1... 10:0
0:23 Walcott rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 10:0
0:24 3... 10:0
0:25 4... 10:0
0:26 5... 10:0
0:27 6... 10:0
0:28 7... 10:0
0:29 8... 10:0
0:30 9... 10:0
0:30 * Walcott finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 10:0
0:30 Walcott appears to be badly shaken, but Moret is going to allow the fight to go on. 10:0
0:30 Marciano has Walcott hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Marciano is. 10:0
0:44 Marciano pushes Walcott then steps away from him. 10:0
0:52 Rocky Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 10:0
01:04 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
01:10 Walcott slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:15 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 14:0
01:15 Walcott's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:0
01:32 Marciano misses with that combination. 14:0
01:43 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:0
01:50 The fighters are at ring center... 14:0
01:55 Rocky Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 14:0
02:06 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Walcott's shoulder. 14:0
02:13 Marciano gets inside and fires a hook to Walcott's body. 16:0
02:25 Rocky Marciano has Walcott cornered! 16:0
02:29 Rocky Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Walcott any room to breathe. 16:0
02:33 The action slows for the moment. 16:0
02:41 Walcott works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 16:0
02:50 Jersey Joe Walcott picks off the hook by Rocky Marciano. 16:0
02:53 Marciano takes a cross to the head from Walcott. 16:2
03:00 Walcott wraps up Marciano. 16:2
03:00 Moret breaks them up... 16:2
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 18:2

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Walcott looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:13 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Walcott back on his heels! 4:0
0:13 Jersey Joe Walcott is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:0
0:39 Marciano is off target with that uppercut. 4:0
0:41 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Walcott who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:2
0:55 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 9:2
0:55 Jersey Joe Walcott is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:2
01:09 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Walcott chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:2
01:16 Marciano's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 9:2
01:23 Walcott pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:2
01:32 Walcott shoves Marciano away. 9:2
01:39 Marciano has Walcott trapped! 9:2
01:43 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Walcott ducks under it. 9:2
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:2
02:01 Walcott has Marciano trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 9:2
02:01 Walcott bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:4
02:05 Walcott seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 9:4
02:25 Walcott just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:4
02:25 Walcott was shaken by those blows! 13:4
02:38 Walcott moves into a neutral corner. 13:4
02:42 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:4
02:44 Jersey Joe Walcott scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 13:6
03:00 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Walcott blocks it. 13:6
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Moret jumps between them. 13:6

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walcott looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Marciano lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:10 * That last shot stunned Walcott and it looks like Marciano is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Walcott is now bleeding. 3:0
0:10 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Walcott. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 3:0
0:10 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 3:0
0:19 Danny Florio was really animated in Walcott's corner and Walcott was nodding in agreement. 3:0
0:26 Walcott smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 3:0
0:28 Walcott's jab connects to Marciano's head 3:2
0:43 Walcott shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 3:4
0:55 Walcott seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
01:04 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:4
01:07 Walcott has Marciano blocked in! 3:4
01:07 Walcott scores with a hook to the side of the head. 3:6
01:30 Jersey Joe Walcott gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Rocky Marciano. 3:8
01:46 Marciano works free! He backs to ring center, with Walcott following. 3:8
02:02 * Walcott definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 3:8
02:25 Walcott looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 3:8
02:36 Jersey Joe Walcott moves in and scores with a quick jab. 3:10
02:52 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 3:10
02:56 Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Walcott fails to score inside. 3:10
03:00 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Walcott. 3:10
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 5:8

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Charley Goldman really gave it to Marciano between rounds, but Marciano's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:06 Walcott traps Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Walcott cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marciano had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:18 Marciano is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:22 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Walcott 0:0
0:26 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:29 Walcott slides into the corner... 0:0
0:29 Marciano has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:0
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:50 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Walcott back on his heels! 7:0
0:50 Walcott is trying to regroup after that punch... 7:0
01:14 The fighters are tangled up inside. Walcott has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:2
01:30 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 11:2
01:30 Walcott is hurt! 11:2
01:49 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 11:2
01:49 Both fighters are throwing but Rocky Marciano is scoring more than Walcott. 14:4
02:05 Walcott scores with a quick one-two to Marciano's midsection 14:6
02:19 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 14:6
02:26 Walcott is pinned in his own corner... 14:6
02:31 Marciano catches Walcott coming in with a sweet uppercut! 19:6
02:31 Walcott looks stunned! 19:6
02:44 He moves into the far corner. 19:6
02:49 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 23:6
02:49 That shot landed square and Walcott felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 23:6
02:59 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 23:6
03:00 Walcott clamps Marciano's arms to his side and holds on until Moret breaks the hold. 23:6
03:00 Moret is shouting at Walcott to break! 23:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 4 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 25:3

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Walcott leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Solid work to the body as Marciano lands an uppercut. 3:0
0:36 Walcott's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:0
0:42 Marciano traps Walcott in the corner! 3:0
0:47 Marciano looks to work the body, but Walcott covers up nicely. 3:0
0:49 * Jersey Joe Walcott is blatantly hitting Marciano while they are locked up and Moret has stopped the action to scold him 3:3
01:08 Walcott steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:3
01:11 Walcott throws a punch and lands. Marciano scores with a counter. Looks like Walcott was a little more effective. 5:6
01:30 Walcott has Marciano pinned! 5:6
01:30 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Walcott got the best of it. 7:9
01:44 Walcott wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 7:9
01:49 Walcott uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 7:9
01:58 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:9
02:00 Walcott continues to pop the jab 7:11
02:15 Walcott can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:11
02:21 OH! Rocky Marciano landed the big hook flush! 11:11
02:21 Walcott is suddenly in trouble! 11:11
02:47 Marciano backs into the right corner. 11:11
02:47 * Moret steps in and admonishes Walcott for holding and hitting. 11:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Walcott really went at it. 11:12

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Some good body work by Marciano but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:28 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rocky Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 2:0
0:33 Walcott is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
0:45 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:47 Walcott drops in a solid cross just above Marciano's trunks. 2:3
01:04 Rocky Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:3
01:08 Rocky Marciano takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:3
01:22 Rocky Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:3
01:33 Walcott goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 2:6
01:45 Walcott backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:50 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Walcott. 2:6
01:52 Walcott gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:8
02:06 Rocky Marciano retreats into the upper left corner. 2:8
02:11 Walcott leaves the jab just short. 2:8
02:19 Marciano bangs a right cross off the face of Walcott. 4:8
02:36 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Walcott either blocks or slips them. 4:8
02:38 Walcott shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 4:10
02:56 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Walcott flush! 8:10
02:56 That punch may have stunned Walcott momentarily. 8:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Moret to step in and break it up. 9:10

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Marciano swings...and misses. 0:0
0:18 Walcott rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:39 Marciano pins Walcott's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:48 Marciano finally lets go of Walcott. 0:2
0:59 Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Walcott. 0:2
01:08 Referee Moret steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:15 Walcott has Rocky Marciano blocked in! 0:2
01:15 A flurry of blows from Walcott lands to the body 0:4
01:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
01:25 A crisp jab from Jersey Joe Walcott connects to the jaw of Marciano 0:7
01:35 * Moret steps in and admonishes Marciano for holding and hitting. 3:7
01:57 Marciano has Walcott pinned! 3:7
02:02 Marciano grabs Walcott. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:7
02:20 Moret separates the two... 3:7
02:24 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:7
02:36 Walcott lands a short left hook to the head. 3:9
02:49 Walcott lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 3:11
03:00 Marciano moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 2:10

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Jersey Joe Walcott doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:26 Marciano straightens Walcott up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 3:2
0:39 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 3:2
0:43 Walcott tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:2
0:50 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 7:2
0:50 Jersey Joe Walcott was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:2
01:02 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:10 Walcott lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 7:2
01:26 Walcott bangs the uppercut home. 7:4
01:40 Marciano moves to the center of the Ring taunting Jersey Joe Walcott with his hands by his sides. 7:4
01:57 Marciano pummels Walcott, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 11:4
01:57 Walcott appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:4
02:21 Walcott telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 11:4
02:28 Marciano lands a strong cross! 15:4
02:28 Walcott takes a step back, obviously hurt! 15:4
02:32 * There's some angry swelling now around the right eye of Walcott. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:4
02:45 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 15:4
02:50 Walcott is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Marciano. 15:4
02:55 Walcott's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:4
03:00 Marciano usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Walcott tries vainly to score. 15:4
03:00 Walcott breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 16:4

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Walcott is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Walcott moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Jersey Joe Walcott's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:12 Walcott seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:33 Marciano lands a hard hook! 8:0
0:33 Walcott was stunned by that blow! 8:0
0:37 Walcott is slowing up... 8:0
0:37 Walcott's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:0
0:42 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:0
0:46 Marciano is holding... 8:0
0:51 Moret has to break them apart. 8:0
01:04 Marciano wings a big left hand at Walcott but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:0
01:10 Walcott lands a smashing hook! 8:4
01:10 Marciano is reeling.. 8:4
01:24 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 12:4
01:24 Walcott was shaken by those blows! 12:4
01:34 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:4
01:42 Walcott takes a hard combination from Marciano 16:4
01:42 Walcott staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 16:4
02:06 Jersey Joe Walcott tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:4
02:13 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 16:4
02:21 Walcott lands a hard jab! 16:8
02:21 That's the punch Walcott hoped to land! Marciano looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 16:8
02:33 Rocky Marciano lands a nice cross but Walcott turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 18:8
02:38 Walcott's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Marciano. 18:8
02:50 Walcott retreats into the left corner. 18:8
02:54 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 18:8
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:6

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walcott rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio knows Walcott lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Walcott's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Walcott's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:18 * Walcott goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Marciano!! 0:0
0:21 Moret brings his arm down over Walcott as he begins the count... 9:0
0:21 1... 9:0
0:22 2... 9:0
0:23 3... 9:0
0:24 4... 9:0
0:25 5... 9:0
0:26 6... 9:0
0:27 7... 9:0
0:28 8... 9:0
0:28 * Walcott's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 9:0
0:28 Moret is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 9:0
0:28 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Walcott out of there! 9:0
0:33 Jersey Joe Walcott is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 9:0
0:46 * Marciano just landed a short, clean hook that caught Jersey Joe Walcott flush. Walcott dropped like he'd been shot. 9:0
0:48 Marciano is ushered to a neutral corner by Moret and the count begins.. 16:0
0:48 1... 16:0
0:49 2... 16:0
0:50 3... 16:0
0:51 4... 16:0
0:52 5... 16:0
0:53 6... 16:0
0:53 * Walcott makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly as the mandatory 8 is tolled. 16:0
0:54 7... 16:0
0:55 8... 16:0
0:55 The fight will continue as Moret appears satisfied that Walcott is OK. 16:0
0:55 Marciano knows that Walcott is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Walcott. 16:0
01:13 Marciano pins Walcott in the corner! 16:0
01:22 * Marciano connects with a thundering cross and Walcott drops to the canvas! 16:0
01:26 * This fight is over!!! Walcott has gone down for the third time this round! Marciano wins by TKO! 16:0

* Walcott put on a good showing but Marciano was just to tough for the old timer. At the end of the fight 2 judges had it 87-83 Marciano while the other had it 86-84.

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 01:27 mark in Round 10 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 37th Fight And 1st Title defense will be against:

#6 Joe Louis (65-2-0)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Fight Will Take Place On: Monday August 27th, 1951

(World Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (33-2-1) 27Ko's

Vs

(#6) "The Brown Bomber" Joe Louis (65-2-0)

Dublin Sky

03-10-2009, 07:37 PM

Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Monday August 27th, 1951

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano has done it! he is the new world heavyweight champion. Marciano who has beaten all of the top competition to become champion has only one more man to defeat. Joe Louis is still by many considered the best heavyweight champion to ever reign. Joe Louis is indeed a legend however he is up against a young and hungry fighter in Marciano. This is one of the match-ups you only see once every so often.....A Tunney Dempsey, a Johnson Jeffries type match. Louis has fought in the past year seven times, however in the years from 1942-1950 an 8 year span fought only seven times. Rocky is definitly in for his toughest bout yet and is an underdog going into the fight.

Tale Of The Tape

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 28
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 187

#6 Joe Louis

Age: 37
Reach: 78 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 213

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:14 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:21 Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:21 Marciano looks shaken! 0:4
0:35 Louis usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:4
0:37 Louis can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:6
0:49 That hook to the body from Louis had some power behind it. 0:9
0:58 Rocky Marciano finds a home for that debilitating hook. 3:9
01:17 Louis backs into the upper corner. 3:9
01:21 Rocky Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:9
01:32 Marciano plods forward. 3:9
01:37 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:9
01:40 Joe Louis has Marciano blocked in! 3:9
01:40 Both fighters miss, now Louis follows up with a solid hook to the body of Louis! 3:12
01:49 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:12
01:54 Marciano slides into the corner... 3:12
01:58 Louis is flicking the jab, trying to keep "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano at long range. 3:12
02:09 Louis is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Louis's arms... 3:12
02:18 Referee Cappuccino separates the two... 3:12
02:29 Marciano lands a vicious hook! 7:12
02:29 That blast sent Joe Louis reeling into the ropes! 7:12
02:43 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:16
02:43 Marciano was shaken by those blows! 7:16
02:52 Louis has Marciano trapped! 7:16
02:57 There's a straight right by Louis! 7:20
02:57 That shot landed square and Marciano felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 7:20
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:20

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:16 Louis pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:26 Marciano works his way free! 0:0
0:36 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:36 Louis takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:48 Marciano lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 6:0
01:02 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 10:0
01:02 Louis is staggered... 10:0
01:14 Marciano has Louis pinned! 10:0
01:19 Rocky Marciano connects with a violent cross! 14:0
01:19 Louis's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 14:0
01:33 Marciano's misses as Louis backpedals away. 14:0
01:44 Louis picks off the jab by Marciano. 14:0
01:57 Joe Louis retreats into the lower corner. 14:0
02:02 Marciano muscles his way inside. 14:0
02:12 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:0
02:27 Marciano doesn't connect with the combination. 14:0
02:34 Rocky Marciano takes a heavy cross downstairs. 14:4
02:34 Marciano is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:4
02:52 Marciano is holding... 14:4
02:56 * The referee cautions Marciano about leaning on Louis's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 14:4
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 15:3

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Louis got some great advice from Jack Blackburn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:11 Rocky Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:18 Joe Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 0:4
0:18 Rocky Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:34 Marciano lands a strong cross! 5:4
0:34 Louis is suddenly in trouble! 5:4
0:50 Rocky Marciano and Louis are in a clinch, Cappuccino hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
0:54 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Cappuccino to break them up... 5:4
0:59 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:4
01:08 Louis is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 5:4
01:14 Louis pummels Marciano, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 5:8
01:14 Rocky Marciano's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:8
01:28 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 9:8
01:28 Louis looks like he was hurt by that punch! 9:8
01:46 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 14:8
01:46 Louis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:8
01:55 Marciano pins Joe Louis in the corner! 14:8
01:59 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 18:8
01:59 Louis is dazed and he is in trouble!! 18:8
02:12 Marciano pins Louis in the corner! 18:8
02:16 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 22:8
02:16 Louis was stunned by that blow! 22:8
02:25 Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 22:8
02:30 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 26:8
02:30 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 26:8
02:43 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 26:8
02:55 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Louis got his gloves in front of the punch. 26:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 26:8

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Joe Louis is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:25 Louis was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:0
0:34 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:39 Marciano grabs and holds Louis... 4:0
0:49 Cappuccino separates them. 4:0
0:54 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
0:57 Marciano likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Louis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:0
01:10 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 11:0
01:10 Louis is clutching his side! 11:0
01:28 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Louis. 11:0
01:30 Joe Louis bangs the uppercut home. 11:2
01:46 Rocky Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 15:2
01:46 Louis appears shaken by those punches! 15:2
02:00 Marciano lands a hard hook! 19:2
02:00 Louis is gasping for air!! 19:2
02:09 Joe Louis slides into a neutral corner... 19:2
02:14 There's a hard shot off the top of Louis's head! 23:2
02:14 Louis appears to be stunned! 23:2
02:27 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 23:2
02:41 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Louis flush! 28:2
02:41 Louis is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 28:2
02:46 Cappuccino's primary concern is the health and safety of the fighter. I have to believe he's ready to jump in and end the fight. 28:2
02:58 Marciano takes a hard combination from Louis 28:6
02:58 Marciano took far too many hard shots from Louis in that flurry and he is hurt! 28:6
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 28:7

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Marciano throws a punch and lands. Louis scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:2
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:2
0:19 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:2
0:23 Marciano has Joe Louis trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:2
0:27 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:2
0:29 Holy cow, Louis just poleaxed Marciano with that jab, it's a wonder Marciano still has any teeth! 2:5
0:39 Marciano goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:5
0:55 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:5
0:55 Louis was hurt by those blows! 9:5
01:08 Marciano lands a solid hook! 13:5
01:08 Louis is reeling.. 13:5
01:23 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 17:5
01:23 Louis is hurt! 17:5
01:32 Louis backs into his own corner... 17:5
01:36 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 17:5
01:41 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 17:5
01:46 That punch actually went behind Joe Louis's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 17:5
01:48 Louis doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 17:7
02:02 Rocky Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 17:7
02:04 Louis scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 17:9
02:13 Marciano doesn't have to look for Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:9
02:21 Louis throws a crushing right to Marciano's jaw! 17:13
02:21 Marciano is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 17:13
02:36 Marciano moves into the left corner. 17:13
02:36 Louis's jab is landing with some authority. 17:16
02:46 Marciano rips a hook to the head. 19:16
02:50 Louis is taking a bad beating. Even the crowd wants this fight stopped. 19:16
02:55 Marciano launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Louis's jaw. Marciano is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 21:16
02:55 Louis comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Marciano leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 21:16
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 23:16

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marciano blocks it. 0:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:28 Louis is motioning with his gloves for Marciano to bring it on, but Louis is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:42 Louis traps Marciano's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cappuccino breaks it up. 0:0
0:51 Louis finally lets go of Marciano. 0:0
01:00 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 4:0
01:00 Louis was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
01:09 Marciano catches Louis with a nice cross. 7:0
01:19 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:23 Louis will tie a guy up if he has to. 7:0
01:32 Cappuccino has to break them apart. 7:0
01:37 Marciano is trapped in Louis's corner... 7:0
01:42 Louis scores with a winging right! Marciano's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:4
01:42 How is Marciano standing after that? 7:4
01:42 * Louis's last punch snapped back the head of "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 7:6
01:42 That cut is not only severe, more like a gash, but also in a bad spot above the right eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 7:6
01:42 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Marciano's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Cappuccino is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Marciano's facial wound. 7:6
01:42 * Well, after talking a long look at Marciano's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 6. 7:6
01:54 Louis bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:8
02:07 Marciano traps Louis in the corner! 7:8
02:11 Marciano really buried that punch into Louis's ribs. 11:8
02:11 Louis is reeling.. 11:8
02:24 Marciano traps Louis in the corner! 11:8
02:29 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:8
02:36 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 11:12
02:36 Louis sent Marciano reeling with that punch! 11:12
02:47 Marciano doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 14:12
03:00 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 14:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 15:11

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 As round 7 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Marciano; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut above the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:07 Louis rocks Marciano with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 0:3
0:24 Marciano grabs Louis's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cappuccino has to force Marciano to let go. 0:3
0:33 Cappuccino moves them apart. 0:3
0:43 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Louis. 0:3
0:59 Louis lands a crushing uppercut! 0:8
0:59 Marciano was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:8
01:11 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 0:8
01:16 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Marciano back on his heels! 0:12
01:16 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:12
01:25 Marciano has Louis cornered! 0:12
01:30 Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Louis. 0:12
01:34 Cappuccino moves in to break the clinch. 0:12
01:41 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:12
01:50 Marciano wraps up Louis... Neither fighter will break... 0:12
02:05 Now they break clean. 0:12
02:14 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 4:12
02:14 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:12
02:31 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 4:12
02:33 Louis scores with a brutal hook to the head. 4:15
02:50 Marciano catches Louis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:15
02:50 Louis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 8:15
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:15

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Rocky Marciano is ready to go. The cut above the right eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:11 Louis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marciano but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:18 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Louis's chin! 4:0
0:18 Marciano has Louis in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:23 Louis is slowing up... 4:0
0:27 Jack Blackburn was really animated in Louis's corner and Joe Louis was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:27 Louis gets in a hook to the body of Rocky Marciano. 4:2
0:44 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 8:2
0:44 Louis is hurt! 8:2
0:56 Louis traps Marciano in the corner! 8:2
01:00 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 8:7
01:00 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:7
01:14 Louis lands a strong uppercut! 8:11
01:14 Marciano is badly hurt! 8:11
01:30 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 12:11
01:30 Louis is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:11
01:49 Marciano moves into the lower right corner. 12:11
01:54 Louis suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 12:11
02:00 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:11
02:08 Louis drives that short hook into Marciano's midsection! 12:15
02:08 Rocky Marciano is clutching his side! 12:15
02:26 * OH my,Louis lands a huge combination and Marciano hits the canvas. 12:15
02:29 Cappuccino moves into position over Marciano and begins the count 12:21
02:29 1... 12:21
02:30 2... 12:21
02:31 3... 12:21
02:31 * Marciano gets back on his feet! He must now take the mandatory 8. 12:21
02:32 4... 12:21
02:33 5... 12:21
02:34 6... 12:21
02:35 7... 12:21
02:36 8... 12:21
02:36 The fight will go on as Cappuccino deems Marciano is fit to conitnue. 12:21
02:36 Louis stunned Marciano with that last shot and Louis's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 12:21
02:49 Louis bounces off the ropes, challenging Marciano to come get him. 12:21
02:58 Louis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:21
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:21
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 12:23

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:09 Marciano traps Louis in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:14 Louis is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:0
0:18 Louis is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 4:0
0:23 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 4:0
0:24 Joe Louis throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 4:3
0:33 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:3
0:33 Louis scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Marciano's jaw. 4:5
0:33 That punch has reopened a cut on Marciano as once again you can see blood on the face of Marciano. 4:5
0:33 Marciano has once again become bloodied, as the gash above his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 4:5
0:33 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Marciano's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Cappuccino is escorting Marciano over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 4:5
0:38 * It looks like the ringside physician is asking Cappuccino to stop the fight so he can examine Marciano's cut. The doctor is really taking a close look at it and Marciano can not like the expression on his face.* They want Marciano to be allowed to at least finish the round. The Referee is waving it off. It's over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO due to the severity of the cuts - Louis! 4:5

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 0:39 mark in Round 9 is...

Joe Louis!

* This is the first fight Marciano was ever knocked down!. Joe Louis gets his revenge and stops Marciano via cuts. At the end of the fight the scorecards had Marciano up 76-75 on all three judges cards.

Rocky's 38th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

Walker Coombs (2-2-0)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

Friday October 26th, 1951

(#6) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (33-3-1) 27Ko's

Vs

Walker Coombs(2-2-0)

Dublin Sky

03-10-2009, 07:57 PM

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

Friday October 26th, 1951

Pre Fight Insight: Following Rocky Marciano's heart breaking loss to Joe Louis, he is back tonight and ready to make another climb to the title. His opponant is Walker Coombs and all that is known about him is that he is 2-2-0 and he last fought in January of this year.

Tale Of The Tape

#6 Rocky Marciano

Age: 28
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 184

Walker Coombs

Age: 26
Reach: 74 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 180

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Marciano grabs and holds Coombs... 0:0
0:23 Coombs pushes Marciano away. 0:0
0:28 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:37 Marciano fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 3:0
0:47 Marciano has Coombs pinned! 3:0
0:52 Rocky Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:0
01:04 Coombs wings a big left hand at Rocky Marciano but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:0
01:10 Rocky Marciano steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:0
01:15 Not much steam behind Coombs's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 3:2
01:25 Marciano lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 6:2
01:42 Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 6:2
01:47 Coombs slides into his own corner... 6:2
01:47 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Marciano can land a solid one. 8:2
02:01 Marciano grabs Walker Coombs's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Callas has to force Marciano to let go. 8:2
02:10 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
02:19 There's a straight right by Marciano! 12:2
02:19 Coombs is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:2
02:32 Marciano has Coombs cornered! 12:2
02:37 Rocky Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Walker Coombs flush! 16:2
02:37 Those shots all landed square and Walker Coombs felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 16:2
02:41 Both of Coombs's eyes look like they may have a bit of swelling starting under them. 16:2
02:54 There's a hard shot off the top of Coombs's head! 20:2
02:54 How is Coombs standing after that? 20:2
03:00 Coombs just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 20:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 19:3

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Coombs gets the cross through Marciano's guard. 0:2
0:16 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Coombs. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:2
0:22 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:2
0:22 Rocky Marciano has Coombs hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:2
0:37 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:2
0:44 Coombs moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:48 Marciano lands a smashing hook! 8:2
0:48 Walker Coombs is gasping for air!! 8:2
0:53 Look for Marciano to start to target Coombs's eyes in an attempt to close them because Coombs's swelling is worsening rapidly. 8:2
01:07 Marciano scores with three hard shots in a row! 11:2
01:21 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 16:2
01:21 Coombs looks shaken! 16:2
01:30 As high as Walker Coombs is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 16:2
01:34 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:2
01:41 The fighters are tied up. Marciano tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 16:2
01:50 Coombs tries to get free... Here comes Callas to break them up... 16:2
02:02 Look out! That was a straight right by Rocky Marciano! 20:2
02:02 Coombs looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 20:2
02:15 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 20:2
02:22 Coombs's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 20:2
02:31 Coombs misses wildly with the Hook. 20:2
02:38 Marciano drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Coombs. 23:2
02:42 Callas is staring intently at Walker Coombs. He may stop this fight... 23:2
02:52 Marciano lands a hard hook! 27:2
02:52 Coombs was stunned by that blow! 27:2
02:57 * Coombs cannot fend for himself. Callas wraps his arms around Coombs... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Marciano! 27:2

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jim Fitzgerald is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 2 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* Fight is stopped with 2 seconds until the bell in the 2nd round, however the crowd agrees in the referees decision as Coombs was out.

Rocky's 39th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

#10 Jimmy Bivins (79-22-1)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Wednesday February 13th, 1952

(#6) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (34-3-1) 28Ko's

Vs

Jimmy Bivins (79-22-1)

Sons of Kohral

03-10-2009, 09:17 PM

That sucks about your loss. Couldn't even defend the belt once. But hey, it IS Joe Louis...

Dublin Sky

03-10-2009, 10:32 PM

Yup I was rooting for Marciano but things happen......Louis was wearing barbed wire on his gloves :p

Dublin Sky

03-11-2009, 09:22 AM

Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Wednesday February 13th, 1952

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is looking to make a comback for the World Heavyweight Title he won from Jersey Joe Walcott and then lost to Joe Louis. He Is up against Jimmy Bivins the 10th ranked heavyweight according to the ring magazines rankings. Bivins who won his last fight lost 3 fights before that to tough opponants one in which was the great and current world champion Joe Louis.

Tale Of The Tape

# 5 Rocky Marciano

Age: 29
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 186

# 10 Jimmy Bivins

Age: 33
Reach: 76 Inches
Height: 5'9
Weight: 184

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Marciano put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:25 There's a hard shot off the top of Bivins's head! 4:0
0:25 Bivins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:0
0:41 That hook from Marciano snapped Bivins's head back violently! 8:0
0:41 Bivins was staggered by that punch! 8:0
0:53 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:53 Bivins bangs a right cross off the face of Marciano. 8:2
01:03 Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 8:2
01:08 Marciano wraps up Bivins. 8:2
01:17 Referee Byrd separates the two... 8:2
01:24 Marciano comes out on top in that exchange but Bivins was able to land some nice shots as well. 11:4
01:36 Bivins slips in a jab to the body 11:6
01:53 Marciano has Bivins trapped in the lower neutral corner... 11:6
01:57 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Bivins's chin! 16:6
01:57 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 16:6
02:15 Marciano forces his way inside. 16:6
02:19 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 16:6
02:23 Jimmy Bivins fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 16:8
02:32 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 16:8
02:36 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 16:8
02:56 Bivins splits Marciano's gloves with an uppercut. 16:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 16:11

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Bivins backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Bivins picks off the hook by Rocky Marciano. 0:0
0:19 Some nice infighting ends with Bivins getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:57 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
01:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
01:13 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:2
01:20 Marciano continues to follow Bivins about the ring. 0:2
01:25 Marciano is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:2
01:27 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
01:27 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jimmy Bivins has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:4
01:36 Bivins pins Marciano in the corner! 0:4
01:36 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 0:6
01:58 Marciano throws a crushing right to Bivins's jaw! 4:6
01:58 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Bivins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:6
02:07 Marciano moves into the far left corner. 4:6
02:11 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Marciano either blocks or slips them. 4:6
02:18 Marciano retreats into the left corner. 4:6
02:18 Bivins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 4:8
02:27 Marciano lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:8
02:42 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Marciano lands the right hand. 8:8
02:56 Bivins picks off the jab thrown by Rocky Marciano. 8:8
02:58 Bivins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 9:11

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bivins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Marciano received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Bivins. 0:0
0:33 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 0:0
0:47 Bivins fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:54 Bivins lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Marciano 0:2
01:11 Marciano flicks a lead right to the head of Bivins. 2:2
01:24 Bivins lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:4
01:36 Marciano winds up and lands a nasty hook to Bivins's body. 5:4
01:50 Bivins lands a solid jab! 5:8
01:50 Marciano was stunned by that blow! 5:8
02:07 Marciano bounces Bivins back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 5:8
02:11 The action slows for the moment. 5:8
02:13 Bivins bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 5:10
02:28 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 5:12
03:00 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:12
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 6:13

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman knows Marciano lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Rocky Marciano lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:14 Bivins looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 4:0
0:29 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Bivins back into the corner. 4:0
0:38 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bivins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
0:52 Jimmy Bivins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 4:0
01:00 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Jimmy Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:0
01:00 Marciano has Bivins in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:0
01:14 Bivins can't score with short uppercut inside. Marciano got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:0
01:27 Bivins looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 8:2
01:44 Bivins made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 8:2
01:54 Marciano scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Jimmy Bivins in the throat. That has to be painful. 11:2
02:07 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bivins digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Rocky Marciano. 11:4
02:21 A crisp jab from Marciano connects to the jaw of Jimmy Bivins 14:4
02:35 Marciano is holding... 14:4
02:50 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Jimmy Bivins out of the clinch. 14:4
02:58 Bivins steals a quick glance at his corner. 14:4
03:00 Marciano has Bivins blocked in! 14:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Marciano and Bivins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 14:5

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bivins. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:16 Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:19 Bivins wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:2
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:33 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:35 Bivins scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:4
0:52 Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:4
01:04 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bivins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
01:07 Marciano takes a hard jab to the face from Bivins 0:7
01:27 Bivins usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:7
01:29 Bivins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:9
01:48 Marciano fires a lead right that Bivins manages to avoid. 0:9
01:51 Bivins lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:11
02:05 Marciano ties up Bivins... 0:11
02:15 Byrd moves in to break the clinch. 0:11
02:25 Marciano looks to work the body, but Bivins covers up nicely. 0:11
02:27 Bivins feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Rocky Marciano's chin. 0:13
02:52 Marciano traps Bivins's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:13
03:00 Now they break clean. 0:13
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 1:13

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Rocky Marciano and Bivins leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Bivins smothers Rocky Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:15 Bivins gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Marciano with an uppercut. 0:2
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:29 Rocky Marciano swings...and misses. 0:2
0:31 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:4
0:44 Marciano fires and misses. 0:4
0:56 Marciano pushes Bivins then steps away from him. 0:4
01:03 Marciano and Bivins lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:4
01:06 Bivins traps Marciano in the corner! 0:4
01:11 Bivins works his way in and leans on Marciano... 0:4
01:15 * Jimmy Bivins is told to quit hitting on the break by Byrd. 0:4
01:34 Byrd yells at the fighters to separate but Bivins and Marciano are a tangle of arms. 0:4
01:45 Marciano pushes Bivins away. 0:4
01:54 Jimmy Bivins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:6
02:11 He doesn't connect with the cross. 0:6
02:23 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:6
02:25 Bivins flicks a jab to Marciano's stomach 0:8
02:44 * Marciano just landed a short, clean cross that caught Bivins flush. Bivins dropped like he'd been shot. 0:8
02:47 Byrd moves into position over Bivins and begins the count 7:8
02:47 1... 7:8
02:48 2... 7:8
02:49 3... 7:8
02:50 4... 7:8
02:51 5... 7:8
02:51 * Bivins gets back up but he looks badly shaken. He'll take the mandatory 8 and we'll find out if he can continue! 7:8
02:52 6... 7:8
02:53 7... 7:8
02:54 8... 7:8
02:54 Byrd waves the two fighters together. 7:8
03:00 Jimmy Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:8
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 9:7

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 7, we will see if Marciano can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:14 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Charley Goldman was really animated in Rocky Marciano's corner and Marciano was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:26 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:26 Bivins is badly hurt! 4:0
0:39 Marciano wraps his arms around Bivins. 4:0
0:44 Byrd separates the two... 4:0
0:49 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 4:2
01:01 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Bivins. 4:4
01:10 The fighters are trading punches and Marciano seems to have won that exchange. 7:6
01:24 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 11:6
01:24 Those shots all landed square and Bivins felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 11:6
01:33 Marciano scores with consecutive blows to the body of Jimmy Bivins. 13:6
01:38 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Bivins change his style. 13:6
01:54 Marciano's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 13:6
01:58 Bivins slides into the corner... 13:6
02:12 Bivins works free! The fighters move to ring center. 13:6
02:23 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 13:6
02:26 Bivins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:8
02:38 Jimmy Bivins slides into a neutral corner... 13:8
02:42 Marciano's misses as Jimmy Bivins backpedals away. 13:8
02:45 Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 13:10
02:54 Marciano has Bivins trapped! 13:10
02:58 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 17:10
02:58 Bivins in on unsteady legs after those punches. 17:10
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 17:10
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 17:11

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:17 That absolutely rocked Bivins, he is on queer street right now!! 4:0
0:21 Bivins is starting to suck wind... 4:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:25 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:29 Bivins has Marciano cornered! 4:0
0:33 Marciano is either lucky or has radar. Bivins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:40 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Bivins with a sharp combination! 8:0
0:40 Bivins was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:0
0:45 It doesn't look like Bivins has much left at all. 8:0
0:49 Bivins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:0
0:58 Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 8:0
01:01 Jimmy Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Marciano moving in. 8:2
01:10 Marciano walks into a hard jab from Bivins 8:5
01:25 Bivins circles around the ring. 8:5
01:33 Both men look to measure one another. 8:5
01:44 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 12:5
01:44 Bivins was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 12:5
01:54 Marciano has Bivins pinned! 12:5
01:54 Marciano rips a hook to the body. 14:5
02:10 Marciano traps Jimmy Bivins's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Byrd breaks it up. 14:5
02:25 Byrd pries them apart. 14:5
02:30 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 14:5
02:33 Marciano backs into the right corner. 14:5
02:33 Jimmy Bivins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:7
02:53 Bivins ends up behind Marciano as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 14:7
03:00 Marciano is clinching... Bivins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marciano's arms... 14:7
03:00 Byrd is shouting at Marciano to break! 14:7
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 13:9

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Bivins is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:14 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bivins. 0:0
0:17 Marciano snakes the jab through Bivins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:26 Bivins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:33 Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:46 Marciano shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Bivins. 2:0
0:55 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 6:0
0:55 Bivins was stunned by that blow! 6:0
01:14 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Bivins back on his heels! 10:0
01:14 Bivins looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 10:0
01:38 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bivins. 10:0
01:53 Marciano lands a hard cross! 15:0
01:53 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 15:0
01:57 Bivins's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:0
02:05 A cross to body by Marciano gets through. 17:0
02:19 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 22:0
02:19 Jimmy Bivins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 22:0
02:32 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 27:0
02:32 Bivins was shaken by that blow! 27:0
02:37 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Bivins. 27:0
02:45 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 27:0
02:57 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 27:0
03:00 He seems to have done enough to win this fight. 27:0
03:00 The bell stops the action as Marciano and Bivins go back to their corners. 29:0

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Bivins whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:19 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:0
0:19 Marciano retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:24 Bivins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:51 Rocky Marciano misses with that combination. 0:0
0:53 Bivins sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:58 Marciano is fading... 0:2
01:03 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:2
01:07 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 0:2
01:10 A straight cross from Bivins gets through Marciano's guard. 0:4
01:26 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:29 Bivins's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Marciano's beltline. 0:6
01:43 Rocky Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:6
01:54 Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Marciano to chase him. 0:6
01:59 The fighters are trading punches and Bivins seems to have won that exchange. 2:9
02:04 Look for Marciano to start to target Bivins's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:9
02:17 Bivins pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:9
02:21 Byrd separates the two... 2:9
02:34 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:9
02:46 Bivins is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Marciano attempts to move inside on him. 2:9
02:51 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:9
02:55 Bivins pins Marciano in the corner! 2:9
03:00 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:9
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 2:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 3:11

Fight Result

And here with the call is Amy Hayes

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Renato Caddeo, San Marino scores the bout 96 to 92

Rogelio Perez, Panama scores the bout 96 to 92

Thomas Miller, United States scores the bout 98 to 91

And your winner by unanimous decision Rocky Marciano!!!

* Jimmy Bivins was winning on the cards at the end of round 5, however Marciano knocked him down and that's when the tables turned.

Rocky's 40th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

#3 Rex Layne (38-5-2)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday April 21st, 1952

(#6) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (35-3-1) 28Ko's

Vs

#3 Rex Layne (38-5-2)

Dublin Sky

03-11-2009, 09:52 AM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday April 21st, 1952

Pre Fight Insight Rocky Marciano is climbing his way back up to the top of the heavyweight division. Many believe however that he does not have what it takes and has lost something after his loss to Joe Louis. Rex Layne is looking to avenge his loss to Marciano when they met 2 years ago. Layne is still a young fighter however he has improved in the last 2 years greatly so we will see how things play out.

Tale Of The Tape

#5 Rocky Marciano

Age: 29
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 189

#3 Rex Layne

Age: 24
Reach: 76 Inches
Height: 6'1
Weight: 198

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:18 Rocky Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:18 Layne was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:0
0:32 Layne goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:2
0:53 Layne muscles his way inside. 4:2
01:02 Layne works his way in and leans on Marciano... 4:2
01:11 Layne pushes Marciano away. 4:2
01:25 Layne is jockeying for position as he tries to force Marciano back into the corner. 4:2
01:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
01:42 Marciano has Layne pinned! 4:2
01:46 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:2
01:48 Layne doubles up to the body, though Rocky Marciano seems unfazed. 4:4
02:03 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:4
02:14 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:4
02:18 Marciano pins Layne in the corner! 4:4
02:23 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 8:4
02:23 Layne looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:4
02:32 Layne said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:4
02:57 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Marciano lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Layne. 10:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 10:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 The fighters are at close quarters now as Layne lands a hook downstairs. 0:2
0:23 Marciano received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:28 Rocky Marciano ties up Layne... 0:2
0:33 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Layne out of the clinch. 0:2
0:47 Marciano moves to the center of the Ring taunting Layne with his hands by his sides. 0:2
0:52 Rex Layne moves into the lower right corner. 0:2
0:52 Marciano throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
01:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:2
01:18 Marciano is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:2
01:22 Layne tries to get free... Here comes Ramos to break them up... 2:2
01:27 Rocky Marciano retreats into his own corner... 2:2
01:27 Layne is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:4
01:45 Marciano fires and misses. 2:4
02:00 Layne doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 2:4
02:04 Layne caught Marciano square with that uppercut. 2:7
02:16 Marciano lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Layne, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 5:7
02:25 Layne pins Marciano in the corner! 5:7
02:25 Layne feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 5:9
02:38 Marciano traps Layne in the corner! 5:9
02:42 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Layne. 5:9
02:45 Layne drills Marciano with a left and right and another left. 5:11
02:54 Layne doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:11
03:00 Layne works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:11
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 4:13

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Layne backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:07 A lead right scores big for Marciano. He stunned Layne with that one. 3:0
0:07 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Layne because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 4:0
0:07 The blood if trickling down his face and it's evident that it's located above his right eyebrow. 4:0
0:21 Marciano wraps up Layne... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:25 * Marciano is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 4:0
0:46 Marciano looks to work the body, but Rex Layne covers up nicely. 4:0
0:49 Layne shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 4:2
01:02 Marciano smothers Layne's attack with a clinch! 4:2
01:14 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Layne for using his shoulder. 4:2
01:27 Not much happening at the moment. 4:2
01:31 Layne gets his head on the chest of Marciano as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:4
01:40 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
01:44 Rocky Marciano feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 4:4
01:52 Marciano lands a lead right to the midsection. 7:4
02:02 Marciano turns on the hook and drives it home under Layne's elbows. 10:4
02:11 Rex Layne tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Marciano lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 13:4
02:21 Layne hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Marciano. 13:6
02:34 Marciano cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 16:6
02:47 Layne has Marciano cornered! 16:6
02:51 Layne cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marciano had his elbows tucked in nicely. 16:6
02:53 * Marciano is being warned for kidney punching. Ramos is letting the judges know. 19:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Marciano and Rex Layne as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 19:6

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 And Layne tastes the power of a huge hook from Marciano! 5:0
0:10 Layne staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:19 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Layne encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Marciano. Now it's up to Layne to implement it. 5:0
0:20 Layne throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Marciano 5:3
0:33 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:3
0:33 Layne was hurt by those blows! 10:3
0:50 Layne does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Marciano's punches in close. 10:3
0:57 Marciano pushes Layne away to give himself a little more space to work with. 10:3
01:07 Marciano scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 13:3
01:20 Layne slides into a neutral corner... 13:3
01:24 Marciano fires a left hand that Layne takes high on the shoulder. 13:3
01:32 Both men look to measure one another. 13:3
01:35 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 13:3
01:40 Marciano really buried that punch into Layne's ribs. 17:3
01:40 Rex Layne is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:3
01:44 Layne is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 17:3
01:56 Marciano pummels Layne, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 21:3
01:56 Layne is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 21:3
01:56 That last shot has reopened a cut on Layne because the blood is flowing again. 21:3
01:56 Layne's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 4. 21:3
02:00 Layne's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 21:3
02:08 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 21:3
02:13 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 21:3
02:21 Marciano takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 21:5
02:35 Layne fires and misses. 21:5
02:42 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 25:5
02:42 Layne is dazed and he is in trouble!! 25:5
02:58 Marciano slides into the corner... 25:5
03:00 Layne looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Marciano. 25:5
03:00 Marciano spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 26:6

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocky Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 The cut above the right eyebrow suffered by Layne has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Layne's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Rocky Marciano lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:25 Marciano bores in determined to maul Layne 2:0
0:29 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rocky Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 2:0
0:31 Marciano retreats into the near right corner. 2:0
0:31 Layne dips and connects with a hook to the side of Marciano's head. 2:2
0:44 Layne just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:2
0:44 Layne was stunned by that blow! 6:2
0:57 Marciano buries a jab in Layne's stomach. 9:2
01:01 That swelling under the right eye of Layne is definitely getting worse. 9:2
01:20 Layne takes a heavy cross downstairs. 13:2
01:20 Layne is hurt! 13:2
01:36 Marciano's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 13:2
01:43 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 13:2
01:43 Layne scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 13:4
01:57 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 18:4
01:57 Layne looks shaken! 18:4
02:01 Layne is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 18:4
02:10 The action is back at ring center. 18:4
02:14 Marciano knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 18:4
02:26 Marciano is clinching... Layne is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marciano's arms... 18:4
02:30 Ramos has to break the clinch. 18:4
02:39 Marciano swings...and misses. 18:4
02:58 Marciano comes in low. Layne puts a headlock on him. Ramos knocks Layne's arm off Marciano's head. 18:4
03:00 Ramos moves them apart. 18:4
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 20:3

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Layne looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Layne is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Layne throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Marciano. 0:3
0:12 The sting is starting to go from Layne's punches... 0:3
0:24 Rocky Marciano lands a vicious cross! 4:3
0:24 Layne is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:3
0:24 * That last shot stunned Layne and it looks like Marciano is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Layne is now bleeding. 5:3
0:24 * They will need to do a little work on the cut under Layne's right eye between rounds; it's obviously cut. 5:3
0:41 Marciano throws a crushing right to Layne's jaw! 9:3
0:41 That shot buckled Layne's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:3
0:46 It seems every shot Layne takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 9:3
0:59 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 13:3
0:59 Layne is clutching his side! 13:3
01:09 A cross to body by Marciano gets through. 15:3
01:18 Layne is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:3
01:24 Marciano has Layne trapped! 15:3
01:29 There's a straight right by Marciano! 19:3
01:29 Layne seems to have been hurt by that punch! 19:3
01:33 The swelling around Layne's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 19:3
01:43 Rocky Marciano grabs Layne's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Marciano to let go. 19:3
01:47 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 19:3
02:00 Rocky Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Layne back on his heels! 23:3
02:00 Rex Layne was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 23:3
02:04 Ramos makes a move toward Layne, who's getting hit with almost every punch thrown his way. Ramos should stop this fight before Layne gets hurt. 23:3
02:14 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Layne protects his body well. 23:3
02:26 Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 23:3
02:28 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Layne for rabbit punching. 23:5
02:47 Ramos is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 23:5
02:56 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Layne back on his heels! 27:5
02:56 How is Layne standing after those shots? 27:5
02:56 That punch has reopened a cut on Rex Layne as once again you can see blood on the face of Layne. 27:5
02:56 Now the bleeding from the cut above Layne's eye has begun to seep again. 27:5
02:56 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Layne to the ringside physician. The cut over Layne's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 27:5
03:00 * Ramos is halting this fight. He steers Layne to his corner and calls the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at it... Layne's corner is pleading with Ramos.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Ramos calls for the bell! Marciano is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Layne continue! 27:5

Fight Result

Here's Ben Bentley with the call...

The winner by technical knockout at the end of round 6...

Rocky Marciano!

* Layne fought well the first 2 rounds but Marciano was to much for Layne and gave him a severe beating. The fighters were constantly boo'ed by the crowd as the fight turned into more of a wrestling match and the fighters were warned. At the end of the bout Layne was in bad shape with a bleeding cut over and under his right eye, his right eye was also very badly swollen.

Rocky's 41st Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

#1 Contender Jersey Joe Walcott (50-18-2)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday May 12th, 1952

(#3) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (36-3-1) 29Ko's

Vs

(#1) Jersey Joe Walcott (51-18-2)

Dublin Sky

03-11-2009, 11:11 PM

Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Monday May 12th, 1952

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is looking to become the number 1 contender for a shot at Ezzard Charles. Jersey Joe Walcott is looking to stop Marciano and get his shot as well. The winner will get a shot at Charles on July 28th at Yankee Stadium. Marciano and Walcott have faced off twice, with Marciano winning both bouts by stoppage in round 10 in both contests.

Tale of The Tape

#3 Rocky Marciano

Age: 29
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 187

#1 Jersey Joe Walcott

Age: 38
Reach: 74 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 196

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Jersey Joe Walcott usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Marciano tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:15 Walcott rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:35 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Walcott flush! 5:2
0:35 Walcott suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:2
0:48 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 5:2
0:52 Walcott fires a left hand that Rocky Marciano takes high on the shoulder. 5:2
01:04 Marciano lands a strong hook! 9:2
01:04 Walcott was staggered by that punch! 9:2
01:20 * Caiz Sr. is telling Walcott to keep his punches up. 9:4
01:38 The action slows for the moment. 9:4
01:45 Walcott has Marciano blocked in! 9:4
01:49 Walcott lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 9:4
01:52 A nice combination to the body by Marciano. 12:4
02:10 Marciano frees himself from Walcott's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:4
02:18 Walcott doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:25 Marciano has Walcott pinned! 12:4
02:29 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Walcott protects his body well. 12:4
02:41 Walcott takes a hard combination from Marciano 16:4
02:41 How is Walcott standing after that? 16:4
02:57 Marciano pushes Walcott then steps away from him. 16:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 18:4

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio was really animated in Walcott's corner and Walcott was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Marciano drives the hook home. 3:0
0:16 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:16 Walcott scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 3:2
0:26 Jersey Joe Walcott lands a short left hook to the head. 3:4
0:40 Walcott tries to drop the right hand over the top but Rocky Marciano ducks under it. 3:4
0:50 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 3:4
0:54 Walcott misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
0:57 Marciano finds a home for that debilitating hook. 6:4
01:13 Walcott traps Marciano's gloves under his arms, forcing Caiz Sr. to break them up. 6:4
01:22 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 6:4
01:31 Jersey Joe Walcott just comes up short with the jab. 6:4
01:38 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:4
01:42 Marciano has Walcott trapped in the lower neutral corner... 6:4
01:47 Rocky Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Walcott either blocks or slips them. 6:4
01:49 Walcott moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:6
02:03 Marciano lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Walcott's ribs. 9:6
02:18 Jersey Joe Walcott wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 9:6
02:20 Marciano throws the hook and connects. 11:6
02:34 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Walcott. 11:6
02:42 Walcott has Marciano trapped! 11:6
02:42 Jersey Joe Walcott rips a hook to the body. 11:8
03:00 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 15:8
03:00 Marciano sent Walcott reeling with that punch! 15:8
03:00 Marciano spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 16:8

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:0
0:16 Walcott received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:22 Walcott tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
0:24 Walcott eats a short cross from "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano amd backs away. 5:0
0:43 Walcott does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 5:0
0:45 Walcott doubles up to the body. He got Marciano's attention with those shots. 5:3
0:58 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 5:3
01:02 Walcott darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 5:3
01:07 Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 5:3
01:12 Marciano is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:3
01:16 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:3
01:30 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Walcott was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:3
01:33 Walcott lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 5:5
01:51 Walcott slides into the corner... 5:5
01:56 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Walcott got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:5
02:07 Marciano misses with that combination. 5:5
02:22 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:5
02:24 Walcott rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 5:7
02:34 Marciano is staying at the center of the ring. 5:7
02:34 The fighters are at close quarters now as Marciano lands a hook downstairs. 7:7
02:43 Marciano has Jersey Joe Walcott cornered! 7:7
02:43 Not much steam behind Marciano's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:7
02:56 Marciano scores with a forceful jab. 12:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Marciano and Walcott go back to their corners. 14:8

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Walcott throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Marciano's jaw. 0:2
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:17 Walcott cranks a hard cross to the body of Marciano. 0:5
0:27 Walcott moves into the lower right corner. 0:5
0:31 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:5
0:38 Walcott lands a vicious uppercut! 0:9
0:38 That punch may have stunned Rocky Marciano momentarily. 0:9
0:52 Walcott can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:9
0:59 Jersey Joe Walcott moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
01:04 And Walcott tastes the power of a huge cross from Marciano! 4:9
01:04 That blast sent Walcott reeling into the ropes! 4:9
01:16 Walcott buries a jab in Marciano's stomach. 4:12
01:35 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 8:12
01:35 Walcott is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:12
01:44 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Walcott takes advantage of it. 8:12
01:51 That was a violent straight right by Rocky Marciano! 12:12
01:51 Walcott was stunned by that blow! 12:12
02:00 Walcott is forced into his own corner... 12:12
02:05 Rocky Marciano charges in but Walcott avoids the rush. 12:12
02:18 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:12
02:18 Walcott was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 16:12
02:33 Marciano grabs Walcott's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Marciano to let go. 16:12
02:42 Marciano pushes Walcott away. 16:12
02:47 Walcott retreats into the right corner. 16:12
02:51 Marciano knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 16:12
02:57 Marciano is trapped in Walcott's corner... 16:12
02:57 Walcott has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 16:15
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 18:15

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Walcott 0:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:26 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:26 Walcott's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:39 Some nice infighting ends with Walcott getting an uppercut in. 4:2
0:49 Marciano plants a cross on Walcott's rib cage. 6:2
0:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:2
01:06 Walcott traps Rocky Marciano's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:2
01:21 Walcott shoves Marciano away. 6:2
01:33 Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 6:2
01:38 Rocky Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:2
01:49 Walcott whiffs with the uppercut. 6:2
01:59 Marciano traps Walcott in the corner! 6:2
02:04 That punch actually went behind Walcott's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 6:2
02:06 Walcott lands a jab to Marciano's midsection 6:4
02:23 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:23 Walcott lands the lead cross. 6:6
02:38 Walcott pins Marciano in the corner! 6:6
02:38 Jersey Joe Walcott feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 6:9
02:52 Marciano has freed himself from Walcott. They move quickly to ring center. 6:9
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 8:8

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Marciano goes straight at Walcott, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:20 Marciano backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:24 Walcott is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Marciano 0:0
0:29 Charley Goldman knows Marciano lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:34 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:34 Walcott's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:0
0:38 Walcott needs to catch his second wind... 4:0
0:43 Marciano bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:0
0:52 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:0
0:52 Both fighters are throwing but Marciano is scoring more than Walcott. 9:2
01:06 Marciano lands a strong hook! 13:2
01:06 Walcott is hurt! 13:2
01:11 Walcott is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 13:2
01:15 Walcott is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 13:2
01:33 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 17:2
01:33 Walcott is gasping for air!! 17:2
01:50 Rocky Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 21:2
01:50 Walcott is trying to regroup after that punch... 21:2
02:03 That hook to the body from Jersey Joe Walcott had some power behind it. 21:5
02:13 Walcott's finds a home on Marciano's jaw. 21:7
02:23 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Walcott has gotten the better of the exchange. 23:10
02:38 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Walcott's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 27:10
02:38 Walcott is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 27:10
02:52 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Walcott's head? 31:10
02:52 That shot landed square and Walcott felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 31:10
02:56 * Caiz Sr. has got to step in! Caiz Sr. wraps his arms around Walcott... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Marciano! 31:10

* Walcott was obviously not himself tonight as he was beaten convincingly by marciano. The fight was stopped with 3 seconds remaining and the crowd and everyone agreed with the referee in doing so.

Fight Result

Lupe Contreras has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:57 mark in Round 6 is...

Rocky Marciano!

Rocky's 42nd Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

Heavyweight Champion Of The World Ezzard Charles (72-8-1)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Fight Will Be Held At: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Friday July 28th, 1952

(#1) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (37-3-1) 30Ko's

Vs

(Champion) Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles (72-8-1)

Dublin Sky

03-11-2009, 11:40 PM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Friday July 28th, 1952

Pre Fight Insight: Their last fight was named the ring magazines fight of the year. The ringside doctor stopped the bout due to a severe cut on Ezzard Charles face. At the end of the fight Charles was up on 2 of the 3 judge's scorecards 77-75.......tonight will be the rematch.

Tale Of The Tape

#1 Rocky Marciano

Age: 29
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 187

World Champion Ezzard Charles

Age: 31
Reach: 73 Inches
Height: 6'0
Weight: 190

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Charles has Marciano trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:17 Charles grabs and holds Rocky Marciano... 0:0
0:26 Bayless separates them. 0:0
0:36 Marciano works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:40 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:45 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:49 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:56 Charles gets his head on the chest of Marciano as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:2
01:08 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 0:2
01:13 Ezzard Charles clinches... Marciano gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
01:17 Charles and Marciano each take a step back. 0:2
01:26 Charles works his way in and leans on Marciano... 0:2
01:31 Bayless is shouting at Charles to break! 0:2
01:41 Marciano traps Charles's gloves under his arms, forcing Bayless to break them up. 0:2
01:56 Marciano pushes Charles away. 0:2
02:05 Marciano retreats into the left corner. 0:2
02:05 Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:4
02:22 Marciano traps Ezzard Charles's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:4
02:32 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Charles out of the clinch. 0:4
02:37 Charles moves into the far left corner. 0:4
02:37 Marciano scores with a piston-like jab. 3:4
02:46 Charles said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 3:4
02:53 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 3:4
02:58 Marciano fires a left hand that Ezzard Charles takes high on the shoulder. 3:4
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 2:4

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Charles got some great advice from Bill Gore between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:12 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:26 Marciano and Charles exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Marciano get in the most telling blows. 3:2
0:34 As high as Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 3:2
0:44 Ezzard Charles is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Marciano. 3:2
0:56 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Charles but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:2
01:08 Charles is holding on to Marciano. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:2
01:13 Bayless has to break them apart. 3:2
01:22 Marciano is off target with that cross. 3:2
01:33 Charles is challenging Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 3:2
01:38 Marciano finally lets go of Charles. 3:2
01:42 Marciano pins Charles in the corner! 3:2
01:47 Marciano looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 3:2
01:57 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:2
02:02 Marciano wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:2
02:10 Marciano has "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles blocked in! 3:2
02:10 A flurry of blows from Marciano lands to the body 5:2
02:30 Charles works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:2
02:37 Charles takes a cross to the head from Marciano. 7:2
02:50 Charles lands a jab to the midsection 7:4
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:5

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Bayless tries to separate the boxers but Ezzard Charles has a vice-like grip on Marciano. 0:0
0:15 Bayless steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:19 Ezzard Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Gore's instructions work. 0:0
0:25 Charles pins Marciano's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:35 Rocky Marciano pushes Charles away. 0:0
0:40 Charles unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Marciano's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 0:2
01:04 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 4:2
01:04 Charles looks stunned! 4:2
01:16 Charles lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 4:4
01:34 Rocky Marciano pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 4:4
01:43 Referee Bayless steps in to break it up. 4:4
01:47 Some nice infighting ends with Charles getting an uppercut in. 4:6
02:01 Marciano pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:6
02:06 Marciano is trapped in his own corner... 4:6
02:06 * Ezzard Charles continues to hammer away as he holds Marciano and Bayless has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:9
02:32 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:9
02:34 Rocky Marciano eats a short cross from Charles amd backs away. 4:11
02:51 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 4:11
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Bayless to step in. 4:11

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman seemed agitated with Marciano, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:07 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:19 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:32 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 0:2
0:39 Marciano likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Charles's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:2
0:52 A cross lands for Charles. Marciano didn't see that one coming. 2:4
01:08 Charles smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 2:4
01:11 Charles lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 2:6
01:26 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:6
01:33 Charles tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 2:6
01:44 Bayless separates the two... 2:6
01:56 Charles fires and misses. 2:6
02:03 Marciano seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:6
02:10 Marciano has Charles pinned! 2:6
02:10 Marciano plants a hard cross in Ezzard Charles's midsection. 5:6
02:24 Marciano goes straight at Ezzard Charles, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 5:6
02:33 Charles just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:6
02:33 Charles was hurt by those blows! 9:6
02:51 Charles is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 9:6
03:00 Marciano works his way free! 9:6
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 10:5

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:11 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:34 Charles's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:38 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
0:45 Marciano is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:50 Charles is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:4
0:54 Charles gets off a quick combination to the body 0:6
01:08 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marciano blocks it. 0:6
01:19 Charles pins Marciano in the corner! 0:6
01:23 Charles telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 0:6
01:26 Marciano's jab is fast and accurate. 2:6
01:39 Charles grabs Marciano again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:6
01:44 Bayless has to separate the two... 2:6
01:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:6
01:52 Marciano drives a brutal left hook home just above Charles's trunks. 5:6
02:05 Charles scores with a solid hook to the head. 5:9
02:22 Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:9
02:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:9
02:42 Marciano clamps Charles's arms to his side and holds on until Bayless breaks the hold. 5:9
02:46 Referee Bayless separates the two... 5:9
02:56 Charles holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 5:9
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 5:9
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 4:11

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Charles scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Marciano's jaw. 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:28 Charles whiffs with the combination. 0:2
0:35 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 4:2
0:35 Charles looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:2
0:49 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:2
0:49 Charles's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:2
01:01 Rocky Marciano tastes Charles's jab 8:4
01:15 Rocky Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 12:4
01:15 Charles is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:4
01:30 Marciano lands a strong cross! 16:4
01:30 Charles appears shaken by that punch! 16:4
01:34 Charles is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 16:4
01:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 16:4
01:47 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ezzard Charles back on his heels! 20:4
01:47 Charles's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 20:4
01:51 Charles's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 20:4
02:08 Marciano really buried that punch into Charles's ribs. 24:4
02:08 Charles is trying to regroup after those punches... 24:4
02:17 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Marciano! Charles flashes a quick smile at Marciano as if to acknowledge the blow. 27:4
02:22 There appears to be increased swelling under Charles's right eye. 27:4
02:31 Rocky Marciano clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 27:4
02:43 Bayless separates the two fighters. 27:4
02:55 Marciano throws a crushing right to Charles's jaw! 31:4
02:55 Charles was staggered by that punch! 31:4
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Bayless jumps between them. 31:4

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Charles leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Charles's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Charles backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:12 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:12 That series of punches rocked Charles and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:16 The swelling is increasing around Charles's right. 4:0
0:21 Charles received a pep talk from Bill Gore before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:22 Ezzard Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
0:22 Charles throws the cross and scores to the head of Rocky Marciano. 4:2
0:31 Marciano traps Charles in the corner! 4:2
0:36 The fighters are tied up. Marciano tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:2
0:40 Bayless moves them apart. 4:2
0:52 Marciano lands a strong cross! 8:2
0:52 Charles was stunned by that blow! 8:2
01:06 Rocky Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Charles back into the corner. 8:2
01:15 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 12:2
01:15 Charles was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 12:2
01:20 The swelling under Charles's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 12:2
01:36 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:2
01:47 Both fighters move in close as Charles goes to the body with an uppercut. 12:4
01:56 Marciano doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:04 Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Charles. 12:4
02:13 Bayless separates the two... 12:4
02:25 Charles retreats into his own corner... 12:4
02:30 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 16:4
02:30 Those punches hurt Charles and he looks to hang on. 16:4
02:47 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 20:4
02:47 Charles is gasping for air!! 20:4
02:52 Bayless is staring intently at Charles. He may stop this fight... 20:4
02:52 Ezzard Charles's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Marciano. 20:4
02:56 Marciano has Charles cornered! 20:4
03:00 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 20:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. 20:4

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Charles's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Charles is holding Marciano tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:15 Bayless moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rocky Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:25 Charles lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:25 Marciano is staggered... 0:4
0:34 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:34 * Bayless steps in and admonishes Charles for head butting. 0:6
0:34 * Bayless has taken a point away from Charles! 0:6
0:34 Marciano takes a step back and reaches toward his head after what was a rather obvious intentional head butt from Charles. Quick action now by the referee, who steps between the two fighters and halts the fight momentarily to sort out matters. 0:6
0:44 Charles slides into the corner... 0:6
0:53 * Marciano throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Charles drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:6
0:55 Bayless brings his arm down over Charles as he begins the count... 6:6
0:55 1... 6:6
0:56 2... 6:6
0:57 3... 6:6
0:57 * Charles makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly as the mandatory 8 is tolled. 6:6
0:58 4... 6:6
0:59 5... 6:6
01:00 6... 6:6
01:01 7... 6:6
01:02 8... 6:6
01:02 Bayless is allowing the fight to continue. Charles looks real shaken to us, however. 6:6
01:02 Marciano is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 6:6
01:11 Marciano has Charles trapped! 6:6
01:15 Marciano charges in but Charles avoids the rush. 6:6
01:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:24 Marciano lands a hard cross! 10:6
01:24 Marciano sent Ezzard Charles reeling with that punch! 10:6
01:29 The swelling around Charles's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:6
01:37 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:6
01:53 * Ezzard Charles is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 10:6
01:56 Bayless positions himself over Charles and starts the count.. 16:6
01:56 1... 16:6
01:57 2... 16:6
01:58 3... 16:6
01:58 * Charles finds his legs and stands up while the referee administers the standing 8. 16:6
01:59 4... 16:6
02:00 5... 16:6
02:01 6... 16:6
02:02 7... 16:6
02:03 8... 16:6
02:03 Bayless is looking at Charles closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 16:6
02:03 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Charles out of there! 16:6
02:17 * Marciano is wincing each time he lands a punch. He may have broken that hand on Charles's forehead when he scored with that overhand punch. 16:6
02:21 Ezzard Charles is blocked in his own corner... 16:6
02:21 Marciano ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 19:6
02:21 Charles has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Marciano needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 19:6
02:35 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 23:6
02:35 How is Ezzard Charles standing after that? 23:6
02:39 What's holding Charles up? Bayless is watching Charles closely and you have to wonder if he's going to wave this thing off soon. 23:6
02:39 Charles is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 23:6
02:43 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 23:6
02:48 Marciano continues to follow Charles about the ring. 23:6
02:56 Rocky Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 23:6
03:00 Charles backs into the lower right corner. 23:6
03:00 Marciano looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 23:6
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 20:6

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:05 Bill Gore not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Marciano. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:05 Charles's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:11 Charles was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:16 There has to be something done about the swelling around Charles's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:25 Marciano is either lucky or has radar. Charles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:28 Rocky Marciano sneaks home the right cross. 6:0
0:46 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 6:0
0:58 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:0
01:02 Ezzard Charles lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 6:2
01:16 Marciano lands a vicious cross! 11:2
01:16 That punch may have stunned Charles momentarily. 11:2
01:21 Charles needs to catch his second wind... 11:2
01:21 It seems every shot Charles takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 11:2
01:25 Marciano has Charles trapped! 11:2
01:30 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 11:2
01:41 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Ezzard Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:2
01:43 Charles seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 11:2
01:52 Rocky Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Charles 11:2
02:01 Marciano pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 16:2
02:01 And Charles's in big trouble now! 16:2
02:14 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 16:2
02:20 The fighters are at ring center... 16:2
02:25 Charles takes a hard combination from Marciano 20:2
02:25 Marciano has Charles in trouble after that punch! 20:2
02:29 Charles's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 20:2
02:47 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 20:2
02:53 Charles moves into the lower corner. 20:2
02:58 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 24:2
02:58 Charles was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 24:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 21:4

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Charles's cutman worked his magic on Charles's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:11 Rocky Marciano ties up Charles. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:15 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:20 Bill Gore knows Charles lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:25 Charles is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:30 Marciano pins Charles in the corner! 0:0
0:34 Marciano doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
0:37 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:49 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
0:52 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Charles lands the right hand. 0:4
01:01 Marciano slides into his own corner... 0:4
01:06 Charles just comes up short with the jab. 0:4
01:13 Marciano lands a hard hook! 4:4
01:13 Charles is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:4
01:17 Charles's tank is just about on empty. 4:4
01:27 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Marciano's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:8
01:27 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 4:8
01:39 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:8
01:39 Charles scores with a punishing jab 4:11
01:52 Charles is clinching... 4:11
01:57 Bayless has to break the clinch. 4:11
02:02 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 4:11
02:06 Bayless has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ezzard Charles locks up Marciano's arms. 4:11
02:24 Referee Bayless has to separate the two... 4:11
02:36 Charles ends up behind Marciano as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:11
02:43 The action is at ring center. 4:11
02:43 Not much steam behind Charles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:13
02:57 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Charles. 4:13
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:13
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 0:14

Round 11

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:20 Marciano pushes Charles away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:28 Charles just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:28 Marciano is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:4
0:38 Marciano has Charles pinned! 0:4
0:42 Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 0:4
0:44 Charles lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:6
01:04 Marciano tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:6
01:13 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 0:6
01:25 Marciano grabs Charles's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Marciano to let go. 0:6
01:34 Marciano shoves Charles away. 0:6
01:39 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Charles digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Marciano. 0:8
01:48 Marciano moves into the left corner. 0:8
01:53 Marciano takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:12
01:53 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 0:12
02:02 The action is back at ring center. 0:12
02:06 Charles lands a crushing hook! 0:17
02:06 Marciano is hurt! 0:17
02:11 A small mouse has formed under Marciano's left eye. 0:17
02:28 * Charles drives home a brutal hook to Marciano's head and down he goes!!! 0:17
02:30 Bayless begins counting... 0:24
02:30 1... 0:24
02:31 2... 0:24
02:32 3... 0:24
02:33 Marciano is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 0:24
02:34 5... 0:24
02:34 * Marciano rises to his feet as Bayless starts the mandatory 8 count. 0:24
02:35 6... 0:24
02:36 7... 0:24
02:37 8... 0:24
02:37 Bayless looks closely at Marciano who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 0:24
02:37 Charles has got "The Brockton Blockbuster" on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 11th. 0:24
02:45 Charles rips a hook to the head. 0:26
02:45 I don't know if there's enough time left in this round for Ezzard Charles to finish Marciano off! 0:26
02:54 Charles lands a short left hook to the head. 0:28
02:54 Marciano is dazed as Ezzard Charles looks to put him away! 0:28
03:00 Marciano picks off the uppercut by Charles. 0:28
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 0:29

Round 12

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bill Gore was really animated in Charles's corner and Charles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Charles is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Charles. 0:0
0:23 Charles goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 0:3
0:38 * Charles seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 0:3
0:43 Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:5
01:05 Charles goes downstairs with a right cross. 0:7
01:23 Charles catches Marciano coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:11
01:23 Rocky Marciano is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:11
01:27 Marciano seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 0:11
01:39 Rocky Marciano drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 4:11
01:39 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:11
01:49 Charles throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:13
01:53 Marciano is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:13
01:59 Marciano traps Charles in the corner! 4:13
02:03 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 4:13
02:05 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:15
02:21 And Ezzard Charles tastes the power of a huge combination from Marciano! 9:15
02:21 Charles is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:15
02:26 Charles's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 9:15
02:38 Charles misses with that punch. 9:15
02:45 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 13:15
02:45 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 13:15
02:56 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 13:15
03:00 Marciano ties up Charles... 13:15
03:00 Bayless pries them apart. 13:15
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Charles really went at it. 10:13

Round 13

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bayless motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Charles is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Charles still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Marciano throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 3:0
0:22 Charles tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:0
0:24 Marciano fires the jab. It finds its target. 5:0
0:28 Charles's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:0
0:33 Charles scores with a nice two-punch combination. 5:2
0:47 Charles wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
0:52 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Bayless to break them up... 5:2
01:09 Charles smothers Marciano's attack with a clinch! 5:2
01:18 Bayless breaks them up... 5:2
01:22 Bayless is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 5:2
01:30 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:2
01:30 Charles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:2
01:49 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 9:2
01:56 Charles really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 9:7
01:56 Marciano was hurt by those blows! 9:7
02:00 Marciano is running out of gas... 9:7
02:00 That swelling under the left eye of Marciano is definitely getting worse. 9:7
02:17 Charles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:7
02:28 * Marciano lands a vicious cross and Charles collapses like a house of cards! 9:7
02:31 Bayless stands over Charles and begins the count... 18:7
02:31 1... 18:7
02:32 2... 18:7
02:33 3... 18:7
02:34 4... 18:7
02:35 5... 18:7
02:36 The count reaches 6 as Charles is struggling to climb off of the deck. 18:7
02:37 7... 18:7
02:38 8... 18:7
02:38 * Charles is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 18:7
02:38 The fight will go on as Bayless deems Charles is fit to conitnue. 18:7
02:38 Marciano stunned Charles with that last shot and Marciano's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 18:7
02:52 Rocky Marciano's misses as Charles backpedals away. 18:7
03:00 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 23:7
03:00 Charles is out on his feet after that violent combination! 23:7
03:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Charles is fast becoming a hindurance. 23:7
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 23:7
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 19:5

Round 14

Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Charles is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Marciano's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Charles's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:21 Marciano wraps his arms around Ezzard Charles. 0:0
0:26 Bayless pries them apart. 0:0
0:34 Marciano lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:0
0:43 Charles is trapped in Marciano's corner... 3:0
0:52 * Charles has been knocked down with a strong cross! 3:0
0:54 Bayless stands over Charles and starts the count... 11:0
0:54 1... 11:0
0:55 2... 11:0
0:56 3... 11:0
0:57 4... 11:0
0:58 5... 11:0
0:59 6... 11:0
01:00 7... 11:0
01:00 * Charles appears to be ok as he regains his feet as the referee gives him the mandatory standing 8 count. 11:0
01:01 8... 11:0
01:01 Bayless gives Charles a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 11:0
01:01 Marciano has Charles reeling. Marciano can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 11:0
01:10 Marciano scores with a nice right cross. 13:0
01:10 Marciano knows he has Ezzard Charles hurt as he wades in swinging! 13:0
01:23 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 17:0
01:23 Charles is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 17:0
01:36 Rocky Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 21:0
01:36 Charles is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 21:0
01:41 Being down in each of the last two round has taken a huge toll on Charles! 21:0
01:41 The swelling under Charles's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 21:0
01:50 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 21:0
01:56 Charles moves into the near right corner. 21:0
01:56 Charles walks into a hard jab from Marciano 24:0
01:56 Charles is hurt. Marciano is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 24:0
02:10 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 29:0
02:10 Charles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 29:0
02:14 Charles seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 29:0
02:27 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 33:0
02:27 Charles was hurt by those blows! 33:0
02:32 * Marciano motions for Bayless to stop the fight... Bayless is going to do it!! It's a TKO!!! 33:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:33 mark in Round 14 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* What a fight!!!!!!! This fight is sure to get fight of the year once again. It was back and forth for the first 5 rounds then Marciano took rounds 6-9 while Charles got a second wind and took 10-13. Although Marciano was up on all three judges scorecards anything could have happened....great fight.

Rocky's 43rd Fight Has Been Announced His opponant:

#1 Joe Louis (66-2-0)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Friday September 23rd, 1952

(Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (38-3-1) 31Ko's

Vs

(#1) Joe Louis (66-2-0)

Dublin Sky

03-12-2009, 05:25 PM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Friday September 23rd, 1952

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano has stated time and time again that his boy hood hero was the great Joe Louis. Well tonight Marciano will have the chance to fight him......again. The two already met once with Louis taking the first by way of stoppage due to a cut.

Tale Of The Tape

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 29
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 184

#1 Joe Louis

Age: 38
Reach: 78 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 213

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:13 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:20 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:23 Louis lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Marciano's defense. 0:3
0:32 Louis pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 0:6
0:45 Joe Louis jolts Marciano starting with the body and working up to the head. 0:9
0:55 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:9
0:58 Louis is trapped in the corner... 0:9
01:02 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 0:9
01:04 Louis rocks Marciano with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 0:12
01:21 Louis has freed himself from Marciano. They move quickly to ring center. 0:12
01:26 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 0:12
01:30 Louis connects with a violent uppercut! 0:16
01:30 Louis just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:16
01:39 Rocky Marciano doesn't have to look for Joe Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 0:16
01:46 Watch Louis move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 0:16
01:51 Louis goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:19
02:08 Joe Louis lands a smashing uppercut! 0:23
02:08 Marciano is hurt! 0:23
02:22 Rocky Marciano is off target with that uppercut. 0:23
02:24 Louis lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:25
02:48 Both men look to measure one another. 0:25
02:51 The action slows for the moment. 0:25
03:00 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:25
03:00 Louis is clutching his side! 4:25
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 4:27

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:10 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:14 Marciano has Louis in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:24 * Caiz Jr. steps in and admonishes Louis for hitting below the belt. 4:3
0:50 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:3
0:50 Louis is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:3
0:59 Louis is trapped in Marciano's corner... 8:3
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:3
01:08 Caiz Jr. has to break them apart. 8:3
01:21 Marciano works his way in and leans on Louis. 8:3
01:26 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 8:3
01:29 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 8:3
01:33 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 8:3
01:37 Marciano swings...and misses. 8:3
01:44 Marciano takes a hard combination from Louis 8:8
01:44 Marciano was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:8
01:53 Marciano backs into his own corner... 8:8
01:53 Louis's finds a home on Marciano's jaw. 8:10
02:07 Marciano's misses as Louis backpedals away. 8:10
02:17 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 8:10
02:22 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:10
02:29 Marciano is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:10
02:36 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:10
02:47 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Louis got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:10
03:00 Louis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:10
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:11

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Rocky Marciano gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:18 As high as Louis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:27 Marciano catches "The Brown Bomber" with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:0
0:37 Louis misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:2
0:51 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 4:2
01:02 Louis lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Marciano 4:4
01:18 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
01:25 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:4
01:33 Marciano whiffs with the combination. 4:4
01:35 Louis scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 4:7
01:48 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:7
01:52 * Louis's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Caiz Jr. to keep 'em up. 4:9
01:52 * Caiz Jr. has seen enough and Louis is going to lose a point for that foul. 4:9
02:04 Louis slides into the corner... 4:9
02:08 Marciano lands a solid cross! 9:9
02:08 Louis was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:9
02:21 He is forced into his own corner... 9:9
02:26 Marciano looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 9:9
02:33 Louis has Rocky Marciano trapped in the left neutral corner... 9:9
02:37 Louis wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 9:9
02:48 Louis finally lets go of Marciano. 9:9
02:52 Marciano steals a quick glance at his corner. 9:9
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:9
03:00 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Louis really went at it. 9:9

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Marciano is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Louis's jaw. 3:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 3:0
0:30 Marciano has Louis blocked in! 3:0
0:34 Marciano fires a lead right that Joe Louis manages to avoid. 3:0
0:36 Louis lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Marciano. 3:3
0:53 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 7:3
0:53 Louis is reeling after that shot! 7:3
01:03 Marciano drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Louis. 10:3
01:19 Joe Louis is trapped in his own corner... 10:3
01:19 Louis unleashes a flurry and Marciano fires back, a close exchange with Joe Louis coming out on top. 12:6
01:29 Marciano has Louis pinned! 12:6
01:33 Marciano slides along the far ropes. 12:6
01:38 Marciano's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:6
01:41 Marciano feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 15:6
02:03 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 19:6
02:03 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 19:6
02:21 Louis made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 19:6
02:35 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 19:6
02:42 Louis has Marciano trapped! 19:6
02:47 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 19:10
02:47 Marciano seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 19:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Caiz Jr. to step in and break it up. 20:12

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Marciano got some great advice from Jack DeForrest between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:10 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Louis is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Marciano to chase him. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Marciano retreats into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:26 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Marciano back on his heels! 0:4
0:26 Those shots all landed square and Marciano felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:43 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rocky Marciano back on his heels! 0:8
0:43 Marciano looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
0:57 There's a hard shot off the top of Louis's head! 5:8
0:57 Louis appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:8
01:05 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:8
01:08 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
01:16 Louis fires a left hand that Marciano takes high on the shoulder. 5:8
01:23 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 9:8
01:23 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:8
01:37 Louis smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 9:8
01:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:8
01:46 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:8
02:06 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:8
02:09 Louis bangs a right cross off the face of Marciano. 9:10
02:21 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Louis who scores with a short hook to the chest. 9:12
02:33 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:12
02:37 Marciano is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Louis can't throw punches, I guess. 9:12
02:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:12
02:50 Marciano takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 9:12
03:00 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 9:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:13

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:13 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:13 Louis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:22 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Blackburn's instructions work. 4:0
0:28 Marciano really buried that punch into Louis's ribs. 8:0
0:28 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:0
0:45 Marciano's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 8:0
0:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 8:0
01:00 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
01:07 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
01:07 Joe Louis was hurt by those blows! 12:0
01:17 Louis fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:2
01:26 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Louis and Marciano! 14:4
01:40 Marciano pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 18:4
01:40 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Louis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 18:4
01:45 Louis has some swelling under his left eye. 18:4
01:49 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:4
01:55 Louis lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 18:6
02:09 Louis grabs and holds Marciano... 18:6
02:14 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 18:6
02:19 Joe Louis comes out on top in that exchange but Marciano was able to land some nice shots as well. 20:9
02:38 Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Louis. 20:9
02:47 Caiz Jr. moves them apart. 20:9
02:52 Rocky Marciano traps Louis in the corner! 20:9
02:57 Marciano fires and misses. 20:9
03:00 Marciano is clinching... 20:9
03:00 Louis works his way free! 20:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 19:9

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:19 Louis scores with a hard, snapping jab. 0:3
0:39 Louis dances gracefully across the canvas 0:3
0:48 Louis just landed a three punch combo! 0:7
0:48 Marciano is dazed after that three punch salvo from Louis. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 0:7
0:59 Louis lands a hard jab to the body of Marciano 0:10
01:17 Louis is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 0:10
01:23 Louis throws a crushing right to Marciano's jaw! 0:14
01:23 Marciano looks shaken! 0:14
01:33 Louis has Rocky Marciano cornered! 0:14
01:37 Marciano takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:19
01:37 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 0:19
01:46 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 0:19
01:46 Louis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:21
02:03 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:21
02:03 Rocky Marciano sent Louis reeling with that punch! 4:21
02:17 Look out! That was a straight right by Louis! 4:25
02:17 Marciano's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:25
02:34 "The Brockton Blockbuster" wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:25
02:41 Louis lands a strong uppercut! 4:29
02:41 Marciano is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:29
02:55 Marciano lands two stinging combinations that stop Louis in his tracks. 7:29
03:00 The swelling is increasing around Louis's left. 7:29
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:31

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Jack DeForrest knows Marciano lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Louis lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:23 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 4:2
0:23 Joe Louis is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:2
0:27 Louis seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 4:2
0:37 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 8:2
0:37 Louis was shaken by those blows! 8:2
0:47 Louis backs into the left corner. 8:2
0:51 Marciano lands a strong cross! 13:2
0:51 Louis's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 13:2
0:56 The swelling around Louis's left eye is worsening. 13:2
01:01 Marciano brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:2
01:05 Rocky Marciano misses with that combination. 13:2
01:08 A hard uppercut from Louis lands flush. 13:5
01:23 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Louis was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 13:5
01:26 Louis drills Marciano with a left and right and another left. 13:7
01:40 Joe Louis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Rocky Marciano at long range. 13:7
01:49 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 17:7
01:49 Louis was staggered by that punch! 17:7
01:58 Marciano pins Louis in the corner! 17:7
02:03 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Louis's chin! 22:7
02:03 Louis appears to be stunned! 22:7
02:07 Louis is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 22:7
02:16 Rocky Marciano moves into the lower right corner. 22:7
02:20 Joe Louis ties up Marciano. 22:7
02:31 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Jr. to break them up... 22:7
02:40 And Louis tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Rocky Marciano! 26:7
02:40 And Louis's in big trouble now! 26:7
02:57 Rocky Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 31:7
02:57 Louis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 31:7
03:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Louis is fast becoming a hindurance. 31:7
03:00 Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 31:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 32:7

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest not only gave Rocky Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Louis. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Louis's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:13 Louis is reeling.. 4:0
0:18 Louis's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:0
0:27 Louis takes a hard combination from Marciano 9:0
0:27 Louis was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 9:0
0:41 Rocky Marciano lands a vicious cross! 13:0
0:41 Joe Louis is badly hurt! 13:0
0:45 It seems every shot Louis takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 13:0
0:54 Marciano lands a hard cross! 17:0
0:54 Louis is suddenly in trouble! 17:0
01:08 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 17:0
01:18 Marciano looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 17:0
01:29 Louis slides into his own corner... 17:0
01:34 Marciano is stalking his opponent. 17:0
01:38 A nice combination to the body by Marciano. 20:0
01:38 Marciano has Joe Louis hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Marciano is. 20:0
01:43 Louis's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 20:0
01:43 The swelling under Louis's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 20:0
01:52 Marciano scores with a winging right! Joe Louis's head snapped back violently with that punch! 24:0
01:52 Louis looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 24:0
02:01 * "The Brown Bomber" walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 24:0
02:03 Caiz Jr. moves into position over Louis and begins the count 34:0
02:03 1... 34:0
02:04 2... 34:0
02:05 3... 34:0
02:06 4... 34:0
02:07 5... 34:0
02:08 6... 34:0
02:09 7... 34:0
02:10 8... 34:0
02:11 9... 34:0
02:12 10! 34:0
02:12 * And that's it! Louis can't beat the count. Marciano wins this fight in dramatic fashion with a stunning knockout! 34:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:12 of round number 9. The winner and new WBA heavyweight champion by knockout is...

Rocky Marciano!

* Great fight one of the greatest ever in the history of boxing......At the end of the fight the judges had 76-76 on all three cards when marciano dropped Louis. After the fight Louis announced his retirement from the sport.

Rocky's 44th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant

#3 Dan Bucceroni (43-3-0)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Friday May 15th, 1953

(Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (39-3-1) 32Ko's

Vs

(#3) Dan "Butcher Boy" Bucceroni (43-3-0)

Dublin Sky

03-12-2009, 05:51 PM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Friday May 15th, 1953

Pre Fight Insight: This will be Marciano's 2nd defense of his title. Bucceroni is comming into tonight's fight on a 5 fight winning streak and is looking to become the world champion at the age of 26.

Tale Of The Tape

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 30
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 184

#3 Dan Bucceroni

Age: 26
Reach: 80 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 193

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:11 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Dan Bucceroni gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:2
0:31 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:2
0:31 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Bucceroni is trying to hang on... 4:2
0:50 There's a hard shot off the top of Bucceroni's head! 8:2
0:50 Bucceroni is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:2
01:00 Bucceroni lands a cross to the body. 8:4
01:17 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bucceroni blocks it. 8:4
01:28 Dan Bucceroni just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:4
01:28 Bucceroni is clutching his side! 12:4
01:39 Bucceroni backs into the far left corner. 12:4
01:43 Marciano catches Bucceroni coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:4
01:43 Bucceroni's knee almost touched the canvas... 16:4
02:01 Marciano really buried that punch into Bucceroni's ribs. 20:4
02:01 Bucceroni in on unsteady legs after those punches. 20:4
02:10 Marciano pins Bucceroni in the corner! 20:4
02:10 Marciano scores with a quick one-two to Bucceroni's midsection 22:4
02:19 Bucceroni drills Marciano with a left and right and another left. 22:6
02:33 Marciano works his way in and leans on Bucceroni... 22:6
02:43 Garza separates the two fighters. 22:6
02:52 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 26:6
02:52 Bucceroni is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 26:6
03:00 Marciano wraps up Bucceroni. 26:6
03:00 Now they break clean. 26:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 26:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Bucceroni has Marciano blocked in! 0:0
0:16 Bucceroni lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 0:2
0:25 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:2
0:27 A cross lands for Marciano. Bucceroni didn't see that one coming. 2:2
0:39 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:2
0:43 Marciano tries to muscle inside but Dan Bucceroni clinches him. 2:2
0:48 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
0:53 Bucceroni has Marciano pinned! 2:2
0:53 Bucceroni catches Marciano with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:4
01:06 Bucceroni looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 2:4
01:18 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 2:4
01:22 Bucceroni misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:4
01:24 Marciano is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:4
01:46 Marciano is holding... 4:4
01:56 Referee Garza separates the two... 4:4
02:09 Marciano doesn't connect with the uppercut. 4:4
02:19 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
02:27 Fans call for more action as Bucceroni ties up Marciano. Garza agrees with the fans and yells for Bucceroni to quit playing games and fight. 4:4
02:31 * Rocky Marciano is leading with his head and Garza has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:4
02:40 Bucceroni takes a step back and reaches toward his head after suffering what appeared to be an intentional head butt from Marciano! Angered, Bucceroni lunges forward and tries to retaliate with a head butt of his own, but misses as Marciano retreats and looks at the referee as if to say, 'Hey, did you see that?' Both corners are now screaming at Garza who has halted the action to admonish the fighter's. He better get control of this fight and quickly! 4:4
02:52 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 4:4
02:55 Bucceroni is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:6
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 3:6

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Roger Mayweather was really animated in Bucceroni's corner and Bucceroni was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Bucceroni throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marciano but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:23 Marciano pumps a solid jab into the face of Bucceroni; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 3:0
0:36 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 7:0
0:36 Bucceroni was shaken by that blow! 7:0
0:46 Bucceroni scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:2
01:02 Marciano has Bucceroni trapped in the far neutral corner... 7:2
01:07 Marciano and Dan Bucceroni are in a clinch, Garza hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:2
01:11 Bucceroni tries to get free... Here comes Garza to break them up... 7:2
01:16 Bucceroni is trapped in the corner... 7:2
01:21 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:2
01:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:2
01:31 Bucceroni continues to pop the jab 7:4
01:45 Bucceroni takes a hard combination from Marciano 11:4
01:45 Bucceroni was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 11:4
01:57 Both fighters move back to ring center. 11:4
02:01 Bucceroni knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 11:4
02:16 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 11:4
02:28 Marciano traps Bucceroni in the corner! 11:4
02:32 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Bucceroni's chin! 15:4
02:32 That punch may have stunned Bucceroni momentarily. 15:4
02:46 Bucceroni lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rocky Marciano. 15:4
02:53 Bucceroni has Marciano cornered! 15:4
02:53 Bucceroni's finds a home on Marciano's jaw. 15:6
03:00 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Bucceroni protects his body well. 15:6
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 15:8

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dan Bucceroni looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Rocky Marciano has Bucceroni trapped! 0:0
0:10 The fighters are at close quarters now as Marciano lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:19 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bucceroni. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 2:0
0:21 Bucceroni slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:25 Marciano is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:0
0:30 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:38 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 6:0
0:38 Dan Bucceroni was staggered by that punch! 6:0
0:50 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
0:58 Marciano looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:0
01:00 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Bucceroni lands the right hand. 6:2
01:20 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 6:2
01:22 Bucceroni lands a crushing hook under Marciano's rib cage and that shot nearly doubled him over. I can feel that punch from here! 6:5
01:41 Marciano fires a left hand that Bucceroni takes high on the shoulder. 6:5
01:48 Bucceroni seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 6:5
01:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Bucceroni's head straight back with that punch! 11:5
01:56 Bucceroni looks shaken! 11:5
02:15 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 11:5
02:22 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:5
02:25 Dan Bucceroni retreats into a neutral corner. 11:5
02:29 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:5
02:41 Marciano does a great job smothering Bucceroni's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 11:5
02:47 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 16:5
02:47 Bucceroni is trying to regroup after those punches... 16:5
02:52 * Bucceroni's left eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 16:5
02:57 Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 16:5
03:00 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bucceroni flush! 20:5
03:00 Bucceroni careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 20:5
03:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 21:6

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bucceroni is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Bucceroni is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Dan Bucceroni still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Marciano continues to follow Bucceroni about the ring. 0:0
0:17 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:23 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:23 Bucceroni seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:27 Dan Bucceroni's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:0
0:39 Bucceroni lands a vicious uppercut! 4:5
0:39 And Marciano's in big trouble now! 4:5
0:51 Bucceroni moves into a neutral corner. 4:5
0:56 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:5
01:00 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
01:04 Marciano throws the hook and connects. 6:5
01:18 Bucceroni fires and misses. 6:5
01:20 Marciano scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 9:5
01:33 Bucceroni pins Marciano in the corner! 9:5
01:37 Bucceroni misses with that punch. 9:5
01:44 Both men look to measure one another. 9:5
01:47 Bucceroni shoots the jab into the chest of Marciano. 9:7
02:01 Garza has to pull the fighters away from each other as Bucceroni locks up Marciano's arms. 9:7
02:11 Garza has to break the clinch. 9:7
02:15 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 9:7
02:19 Marciano forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Bucceroni's head. 12:7
02:23 There has to be something done about the swelling around Bucceroni's left eye as it continues to worsen. 12:7
02:32 Bucceroni fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:7
02:45 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 12:7
02:47 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Bucceroni lands a short uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 12:9
03:00 Dan Bucceroni is clinching... 12:9
03:00 Garza is shouting at Bucceroni to break! 12:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Garza to step in and break it up. 13:9

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bucceroni's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Bucceroni drives the hook home. 0:3
0:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:3
0:27 Garza pries them apart. 0:3
0:37 Bucceroni is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:3
0:39 Bucceroni lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:5
0:51 Bucceroni slides into the corner... 0:5
0:51 Upstairs and downstairs! Rocky Marciano lands two quick blows and then moves away from Bucceroni's counters. 2:5
01:06 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 6:5
01:06 Bucceroni's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:5
01:15 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 8:7
01:20 The swelling under Bucceroni's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:7
01:25 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:7
01:39 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Bucceroni a decent target to shoot for. 8:7
01:51 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:7
01:51 Bucceroni looks shaken! 12:7
02:09 Bucceroni retreats into the far corner. 12:7
02:13 Rocky Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 17:7
02:13 That series of punches rocked Bucceroni and he looks to be in trouble. 17:7
02:18 Bucceroni's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 17:7
02:28 There's a straight right by Bucceroni! 17:11
02:28 Bucceroni has Marciano in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 17:11
02:41 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 17:11
02:41 Marciano lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 19:11
02:50 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:11
03:00 Marciano is off target with that cross. 19:11
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 19:12

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Bucceroni got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Roger Mayweather's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Bucceroni's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Bucceroni is clinching. Garza better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:17 Garza steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:24 Bucceroni lands consecutive blows to Marciano's midsection. 0:2
0:37 Marciano flicks a lead right to the head of Bucceroni. 2:2
0:47 Bucceroni moves into the left corner. 2:2
0:47 Marciano scores with a glancing cross. 4:2
0:57 Bucceroni is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
01:04 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:2
01:04 Those punches hurt Bucceroni and he looks to hang on. 8:2
01:08 Bucceroni's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:2
01:18 Rocky Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bucceroni back on his heels! 12:2
01:18 Bucceroni seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:2
01:33 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bucceroni ducks under it. 12:2
01:44 The action is back at ring center. 12:2
01:49 Marciano grabs Bucceroni. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:2
02:01 Garza separates the two... 12:2
02:05 Marciano and Bucceroni lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 12:2
02:13 Marciano swings...and misses. 12:2
02:26 Bucceroni is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 12:2
02:30 Marciano slides into the corner... 12:2
02:30 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Bucceroni blasts home a hook. 12:4
02:44 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 16:4
02:44 Bucceroni is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 16:4
02:48 It seems every shot Bucceroni takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 16:4
02:55 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 16:4
03:00 Marciano takes a heavy combination downstairs. 16:9
03:00 Marciano was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 16:9
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 15:9

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Dan Bucceroni's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Marciano lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:13 Bucceroni was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:17 Bucceroni's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:17 The increased swelling around the left eye of Dan Bucceroni is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:0
0:33 Marciano pushes Bucceroni then steps away from him. 4:0
0:41 Bucceroni pushes Rocky Marciano away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:0
0:48 Dan Bucceroni slides into the corner... 4:0
0:52 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:0
0:52 Bucceroni looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:0
01:02 Marciano traps Bucceroni in the corner! 8:0
01:02 Bucceroni takes a cross to the head from Marciano. 10:0
01:11 Marciano turns on the hook and drives it home under Bucceroni's elbows. 13:0
01:16 The swelling under Bucceroni's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 13:0
01:29 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 18:0
01:29 Bucceroni looks like he was hurt by that punch! 18:0
01:42 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 18:0
01:53 Rocky Marciano charges in but Bucceroni avoids the rush. 18:0
01:57 Marciano has Dan Bucceroni trapped in the left neutral corner... 18:0
02:02 Marciano lands a strong cross! 22:0
02:02 Dan Bucceroni is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 22:0
02:06 The swelling under Bucceroni's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 22:0
02:15 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Bucceroni's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 26:0
02:15 Bucceroni is going to need to regroup after that blow... 26:0
02:29 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 26:0
02:35 Marciano pins Bucceroni in the corner! 26:0
02:40 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 26:0
02:51 Marciano fires and misses. 26:0
02:58 Marciano has Bucceroni cornered! 26:0
03:00 * That punch caught Bucceroni clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Dan Bucceroni goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Marciano! 26:0
03:00 Garza positions himself over Bucceroni and starts the count.. 36:0
03:00 1... 36:0
03:00 * And the bell rings saving Bucceroni as he was not going to beat the count! 36:0
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 36:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 37:1

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face Bucceroni looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:16 * Bucceroni is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 0:0
0:19 Garza motions Marciano to a neutral corner and starts the count. 8:0
0:19 1... 8:0
0:20 2... 8:0
0:21 3... 8:0
0:22 4... 8:0
0:23 5... 8:0
0:24 6... 8:0
0:25 Bucceroni rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 8:0
0:25 * Bucceroni makes it to his feet. Now he has a chance to clear his head as Garza administers the mandatory 8 count. 8:0
0:26 8... 8:0
0:26 Bucceroni appears to be badly shaken, but Garza is going to allow the fight to go on. 8:0
0:26 Marciano is raining blows down on Bucceroni, who is obviously hurt. Marciano wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 8:0
0:35 Bucceroni moves into the right corner. 8:0
0:35 The fighters are throwing punches but Marciano is being much more effective in this battle. 11:2
0:35 Marciano hurt Bucceroni with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 11:2
0:44 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 11:2
0:49 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 16:2
0:49 Bucceroni appears shaken by those punches! 16:2
0:53 Garza needs to consider stepping in and ending this fight as Bucceroni is taking some serious punishment! 16:2
0:53 Bucceroni is at a severe disadvantage now that his left eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 16:2
0:58 Marciano traps Bucceroni in the corner! 16:2
01:07 * Marciano throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Bucceroni drops to one knee and will take the count! 16:2
01:10 Garza starts the count... 24:2
01:10 1... 24:2
01:11 2... 24:2
01:12 Bucceroni is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 24:2
01:13 4... 24:2
01:14 5... 24:2
01:15 6... 24:2
01:16 7... 24:2
01:16 * Bucceroni is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. Dan Bucceroni will take an 8 count here. 24:2
01:17 8... 24:2
01:17 This bout will continue as Garza signals to both men to fight. 24:2
01:17 Marciano senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 24:2
01:26 * OH my,Rocky Marciano lands a huge combination and Bucceroni hits the canvas. 24:2
01:26 * Garza stops the fight as Bucceroni goes down for the third time in the 9th round!! Marciano is the winner by TKO at the 01:26 mark!! 24:2

Fight Result

Here's Damian Pinto with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 01:26 mark in Round 9 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* Marciano dominated the fight getting 79-71 from 2 judges and 79-72 from one judge. Bucceroni may be suspended due to his poor performance.

Rocky's 45th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant

#1 Contender Nino Valdes (24-9-3)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Polo Grounds, New York, New York, United States

Thursday September 24th, 1953

(Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (40-3-1) 33Ko's

Vs

(#1) Nino Valdes (24-9-3)

Dublin Sky

03-12-2009, 06:17 PM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

Polo Grounds, New York, New York, United States

Thursday September 24th, 1953

Pre Fight Insight: Valdes is the current Cuban Heavyweight Champion. Valdes recently beat Ezzard Charles by UD in 10 rounds, this has put him at the number one contender spot. This bout is Marciano's 3rd title defense his previous 2 were against the great Joe Louis and Dan Bucceroni.

Tale Of The Tape

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 30
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 185

#1 Nino Valdes

Age: 29
Reach: 80 Inches
Height: 6'3
Weight: 203

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Rocky Marciano and Valdes their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:13 Valdes retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Not a lot on that hook to Valdes's side, but it scored. 2:0
0:26 Valdes retreats into his own corner... 2:0
0:30 Curtin yells at the fighters to separate but Marciano and Valdes are a tangle of arms. 2:0
0:35 Referee Curtin separates the two... 2:0
0:40 Marciano goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 5:0
01:07 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:0
01:07 Those punches hurt Valdes and he looks to hang on. 9:0
01:24 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:0
01:24 Nino Valdes is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:0
01:39 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 13:0
01:48 Marciano really buried that punch into Valdes's ribs. 17:0
01:48 Valdes is suddenly in trouble! 17:0
01:57 Marciano doesn't have to look for Nino Valdes this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:0
02:05 Rocky Marciano leans on the ropes and motions for Valdes to come in. 17:0
02:15 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 21:0
02:15 Valdes was shaken by those blows! 21:0
02:27 Marciano pins Valdes in the corner! 21:0
02:32 Rocky Marciano lands a strong cross! 25:0
02:32 Valdes looks stunned! 25:0
02:44 Valdes backs into his own corner... 25:0
02:49 Marciano clinches... Valdes gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 25:0
02:53 * Nino Valdes is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Curtin. 25:0
03:00 Marciano is screaming at the referee and pointing frantically toward his head after an obviously intentional head butt from Valdes! Marciano's corner is enraged as well. Valdes is just standing there watching the show and shrugging his shoulders as if to say "what did I do?" 25:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 25:0

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Rocky Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:19 Valdes moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:23 That punch actually went behind Valdes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 0:0
0:38 Marciano smothers Valdes's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:43 Curtin separates them. 0:0
0:56 Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:58 Valdes goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
01:12 Marciano smothers Valdes's attack as Nino Valdes tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
01:19 Valdes takes a hard combination from Rocky Marciano 4:2
01:19 Valdes looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:2
01:36 Marciano works his way in and leans on Valdes. 4:2
01:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:2
01:43 Marciano is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Valdes with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 7:2
02:04 Valdes cranks up the hook and connects to Marciano's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 7:7
02:04 Marciano is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 7:7
02:22 You would think Valdes had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Marciano looked trying to score there! 7:7
02:24 Valdes's jab connects to Rocky Marciano's head 7:9
02:38 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Valdes blocks it. 7:9
02:58 Marciano is holding... 7:9
03:00 Curtin has to break the clinch. 7:9
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 7:9

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Marciano got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:12 Marciano muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:22 Marciano is trying to free his gloves from under Nino Valdes's gloves. 0:0
0:26 * Marciano is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Curtin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:45 Not much steam behind Valdes's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:2
0:54 Marciano has Valdes trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:2
0:59 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:2
0:59 Valdes was shaken by those blows! 4:2
01:16 Marciano lands a hard hook! 8:2
01:16 Valdes is clutching his side! 8:2
01:31 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:2
01:34 Rocky Marciano eats a jab from Valdes 8:4
01:52 Rocky Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Valdes back on his heels! 12:4
01:52 Valdes is dazed after that three punch salvo from Marciano. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 12:4
02:04 Valdes slides into a neutral corner... 12:4
02:09 Marciano is stalking his opponent. 12:4
02:13 As high as Valdes is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 12:4
02:17 Valdes slides into his own corner... 12:4
02:17 Marciano throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 14:4
02:35 Curtin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Valdes's arms. 14:4
02:40 * Bad Luck! Valdes's cut! 15:4
02:40 * Blood is running down Valdes's cheek; the cut under his right eye is bleeding pretty badly. 15:4
02:40 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 15:4
02:40 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 15:4
02:49 It's a sweet uppercut by Nino Valdes! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 15:9
02:49 Marciano looks shaken! 15:9
03:00 Marciano traps Valdes's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Curtin breaks it up. 15:9
03:00 Referee Curtin has to separate the two... 15:9
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 16:8

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Valdes's corner has done a great job on the cut under the right eye. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:14 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Valdes had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:21 Valdes rocks Rocky Marciano with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 0:3
0:38 Nino Valdes is clinching... 0:3
0:43 Valdes and Marciano each take a step back. 0:3
0:52 Valdes pummels Marciano, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:7
0:52 Valdes just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:7
01:12 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 4:7
01:12 Valdes takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:7
01:28 Marciano feints to the head before burying the hook in Valdes's side. 7:7
01:45 Valdes takes a heavy cross downstairs. 12:7
01:45 Valdes is reeling.. 12:7
01:58 Marciano continues to follow Valdes about the ring. 12:7
02:07 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 17:7
02:07 Valdes is hurt! 17:7
02:16 Marciano lands a lead right to the midsection. 20:7
02:16 Marciano picks up the pace sensing he can get Valdes out of there! 20:7
02:29 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 25:7
02:29 That absolutely rocked Nino Valdes, he is on queer street right now!! 25:7
02:38 Marciano pins Valdes in the corner! 25:7
02:38 Marciano gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Nino Valdes. His corner has been screaming for that. 28:7
02:38 Marciano takes a long look at Valdes to see if he's playing possum. Marciano is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Valdes. 28:7
02:42 * This should be stopped now, before Valdes get's hurt! Curtin wraps his arms around Valdes... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Rocky Marciano! 28:7

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:43 mark in Round 4 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* Valdes punched well and accurate however Marciano was simply to much and took care of Valdes with ease.

Rocky's 46th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant

#2 Earl Walls (31-8-0)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Thursday June 17th, 1954

(Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (41-3-1) 34Ko's

Vs

(#2) Earl "The Hooded Terror" Walls (31-8-0)

Dublin Sky

03-12-2009, 08:21 PM

World Championship Bout

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Thursday June 17th, 1954

Pre Fight Insight: Earl Walls has made his way to the top of the contender rankings how he will perform will be seen. Earl Walls was born in the place I live now Windsor Ontario Canada :D I never knew this. I go into a barbershop here in Windsor every Saturday to get my hair lined up for the weekend and he has hundreds of picture on his wall of boxers, musicians etc....it's quite a sight. One of the boxers up there is Earl Walls with his autograph he also has George Chuvalo and many many more.

Tale Of The Tape

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 31
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 187

#2 Earl Walls

Age: 26
Reach: 78 Inches
Height: 6'2
Weight: 193

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:13 Marciano fires a left hand that Walls takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:26 Marciano lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:26 Walls is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:43 Drakulich has to pull the fighters away from each other as Rocky Marciano locks up Walls's arms. 4:0
0:48 Walls tries to get free... Here comes Drakulich to break them up... 4:0
0:52 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 4:0
01:00 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:0
01:07 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
01:07 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:4
01:21 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
01:27 Walls is motioning with his gloves for Marciano to bring it on, but Walls is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:4
01:35 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 4:4
01:37 Not much steam behind Walls's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:6
01:46 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Walls takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:54 Walls wraps up Marciano. 4:6
01:58 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:6
02:08 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Walls blocks it. 4:6
02:15 Walls lands a crushing cross! 4:10
02:15 Marciano was stunned by that blow! 4:10
02:28 Marciano scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Earl Walls's jaw. 6:10
02:38 Walls slides into the corner... 6:10
02:43 Marciano muscles his way inside. 6:10
02:55 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Earl Walls. 6:10
03:00 Marciano swings...and misses. 6:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 8:9

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drakulich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Walls. Now it's up to Rocky Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Rocky Marciano charges Walls trying to get inside 0:0
0:21 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:25 Walls's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:29 Walls moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:33 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:33 That series of punches rocked Walls and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:47 Marciano lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:47 Walls seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:0
0:56 Rocky Marciano punishes Walls with a hook to the ribs. 11:0
01:05 Earl Walls slides into his own corner... 11:0
01:09 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Walls's chin! 16:0
01:09 That blow connected solidly to the head of Walls and he is stunned! 16:0
01:19 Walls backs into a neutral corner. 16:0
01:23 Marciano connects with a violent hook! 20:0
01:23 Walls is reeling after that shot! 20:0
01:32 Marciano pins Walls in the corner! 20:0
01:37 Walls takes a hard combination from Marciano 25:0
01:37 Marciano has Walls in trouble after that punch! 25:0
01:50 Marciano fires and misses. 25:0
01:57 Marciano has Walls cornered! 25:0
02:01 Walls picks off the cross by Rocky Marciano. 25:0
02:13 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Walls back into the corner. 25:0
02:21 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 29:0
02:21 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Earl Walls is trying to hang on... 29:0
02:26 * And Drakulich throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 02:27 of the 2nd round, your winner by TKO...Marciano!!! 29:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:27 mark in Round 2 is...

Rocky Marciano!

*Marciano wins his 4th title defense in a very convincing performance. Walls fought a good first round but when Marciano came out swinging in the 2nd round Walls turned into a heavybag for Marciano.

Rocky's 47th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant

#1 Contender Don ****ell (66-11-1)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Thursday September 17th, 1954

(Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (42-3-1) 35Ko's

Vs

(#1) Don ****ell (66-11-1)

Dublin Sky

03-12-2009, 08:42 PM

World Championship Bout

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Thursday September 17th, 1954

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is making his 5th title defense here tonight. Don ****ell will not be a pushover however he has held the British Heavy and Light Heavyweight championship titles as well as the European Light Heavyweight Championship.

Tale Of The Tape:

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 31
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 187

#1 Don ****ell

Age: 26
Reach: 71 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 205

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Marciano and ****ell their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:17 ****ell picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 0:0
0:19 ****ell fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:39 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Don ****ell ducks under it. 0:2
0:46 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
0:55 ****ell has Marciano blocked in! 0:2
0:55 ****ell launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Marciano's jaw. ****ell is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:4
01:05 Marciano has ****ell pinned! 0:4
01:05 A nice combination to the body by Marciano. 3:4
01:24 ****ell backs into the right corner. 3:4
01:28 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts ****ell back on his heels! 7:4
01:28 Marciano sent ****ell reeling with that punch! 7:4
01:37 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:4
01:42 ****ell comes in low. Marciano puts a headlock on him. Ritter knocks Marciano's arm off ****ell's head. 7:4
01:54 Referee Ritter steps in to break it up. 7:4
02:20 Marciano pins ****ell's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:4
02:24 Ritter breaks them up... 7:4
02:39 Rocky Marciano moves into the left corner. 7:4
02:39 ****ell connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:6
02:57 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:6

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 ****ell didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Marciano leans on the ropes and motions for ****ell to come in. 0:0
0:26 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:41 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. ****ell had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:44 ****ell sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:57 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Don ****ell takes advantage of it. 0:2
01:01 ****ell is trapped in Marciano's corner... 0:2
01:01 Marciano's cross finds a home in ****ell's midsection. 3:2
01:18 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Don ****ell chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:2
01:21 ****ell rips a hook to the body. 3:4
01:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:4
01:37 Marciano wraps up ****ell. 3:4
01:42 Ritter moves them apart. 3:4
01:54 Rocky Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 3:4
02:10 Marciano picks off the jab by ****ell. 3:4
02:20 ****ell moves into a neutral corner. 3:4
02:24 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:4
02:24 ****ell was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:4
02:36 The action is back at ring center. 7:4
02:36 ****ell moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:6
02:52 Ritter tries to separate the boxers but Marciano has a vice-like grip on ****ell. 7:6
03:00 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 7:6
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:6

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Marciano got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:07 Marciano traps ****ell in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Marciano ties up ****ell... 0:0
0:16 Ritter separates the two... 0:0
0:21 That was a blistering exchange of punches between ****ell and Rocky Marciano! 2:2
0:30 ****ell retreats into a neutral corner. 2:2
0:34 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:2
0:41 Marciano has ****ell cornered! 2:2
0:46 Marciano works his way in and leans on Don ****ell. 2:2
0:55 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off ****ell's shoulder. 2:2
01:10 Marciano has his arms wrapped around ****ell... Now they separate. 2:2
01:14 The Referee breaks it up... 2:2
01:23 Marciano charges ****ell trying to get inside 2:2
01:34 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:2
01:34 Don ****ell is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:2
01:50 Marciano looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 6:2
02:03 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:2
02:11 Marciano slides into the corner... 6:2
02:11 ****ell snakes the jab through Marciano's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:4
02:23 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:4
02:28 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 10:4
02:28 ****ell's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 10:4
02:42 Marciano drops the right hand flush on ****ell's chin! 15:4
02:42 Marciano has Don ****ell in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 15:4
02:51 ****ell doesn't have to look for Rocky Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:4
03:00 Marciano wraps up ****ell... Neither fighter will break... 15:4
03:00 ****ell pushes Marciano away. 15:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 15:5

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:09 Marciano has ****ell trapped! 0:0
0:13 Marciano lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:13 ****ell looks shaken! 4:0
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:22 ****ell misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:2
0:31 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:2
0:39 ****ell has Marciano trapped in the lower neutral corner... 4:2
0:39 ****ell bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:4
0:48 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 6:6
0:57 The action is at ring center. 6:6
01:02 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:6
01:02 ****ell is reeling.. 10:6
01:11 ****ell feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 10:8
01:23 Rocky Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 10:8
01:23 Both fighters are flailing away but Marciano is definitely landing the better punches. 13:10
01:37 Marciano moves to the center of the Ring taunting Don ****ell with his hands by his sides. 13:10
01:54 Rocky Marciano drives that short hook into ****ell's midsection! 17:10
01:54 ****ell is clutching his side! 17:10
02:06 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 17:10
02:17 Marciano fires and misses. 17:10
02:20 ****ell connects with an uppercut to the head of Marciano. 17:12
02:36 Marciano pins ****ell in the corner! 17:12
02:40 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 21:12
02:40 Don ****ell was stunned by that blow! 21:12
02:58 Marciano works his way in and leans on ****ell... 21:12
03:00 Now they break clean. 21:12
03:00 Rocky Marciano and ****ell can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 21:13

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle ****ell. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Marciano backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:09 ****ell lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:25 ****ell scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:4
0:37 * Marciano's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Ritter to keep 'em up. 3:4
0:58 Rocky Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
0:58 ****ell lands a rapier like jab to the head of Marciano 3:6
01:07 Both fighters miss, now ****ell follows up with a solid hook to the body of ****ell! 3:9
01:21 ****ell leaves the jab just short. 3:9
01:24 Marciano scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 5:9
01:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:9
01:46 Marciano will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:9
01:55 Ritter steps in and breaks it up. 5:9
02:00 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:9
02:04 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, ****ell lands a short uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 5:11
02:13 Marciano retreats into the near right corner. 5:11
02:18 Considering the clinch ****ell has on Rocky Marciano it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Marciano pushes him away. 5:11
02:27 Ritter is shouting at ****ell to break! 5:11
02:34 ****ell lands a jab to Marciano's midsection 5:13
02:43 ****ell shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 5:15
02:56 Marciano traps ****ell in the corner! 5:15
03:00 Marciano looks to work the body, but Don ****ell covers up nicely. 5:15
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 4:15

Round 6

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Marciano continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:30 Marciano fires a volley of punches but ****ell was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:33 ****ell gets in a hook to the body of Marciano. 0:2
0:47 ****ell moves into the right corner. 0:2
0:47 Don ****ell takes a solid cross from Marciano. 3:2
0:58 A straight cross from ****ell gets through Marciano's guard. 3:4
01:14 Marciano lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 5:4
01:23 ****ell lands a stinging jab. 5:6
01:39 Don ****ell gets off a jab to the solar plexus 5:8
01:56 ****ell is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:8
01:58 ****ell slips in a jab to the body 5:10
02:15 ****ell takes a hard combination from Marciano 9:10
02:15 Don ****ell's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 9:10
02:32 That hook from Marciano snapped ****ell's head back violently! 13:10
02:32 ****ell is going to need to regroup after that blow... 13:10
02:46 ****ell tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 13:10
02:58 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:10
03:00 Marciano is keeping away from the ropes. 13:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 14:11

Round 7

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:15 Rocky Marciano fires a left hand that ****ell takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:17 Don ****ell fires a light jab to the stomach 0:2
0:22 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:26 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:31 ****ell takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:2
0:31 ****ell is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
0:45 ****ell is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:2
0:54 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 8:2
0:54 That's the shot Marciano hoped to land! ****ell looks bad after that series of blows. 8:2
01:10 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 12:2
01:10 That shot landed square and Don ****ell felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 12:2
01:19 ****ell moves into a neutral corner. 12:2
01:24 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:2
01:35 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 12:2
01:41 Marciano and ****ell lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 12:2
01:54 ****ell is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 12:2
02:00 Marciano pins ****ell in the corner! 12:2
02:05 Marciano plods forward. 12:2
02:15 ****ell pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 12:2
02:28 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 16:2
02:28 ****ell is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 16:2
02:32 ****ell now has some bruising under his right eye. 16:2
02:39 ****ell is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 16:2
02:45 ****ell throws a punch and lands. Marciano scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 18:4
03:00 ****ell's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 18:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Ritter to step in. 20:5

Round 8

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Don ****ell received a pep talk from Thel Torrance before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Marciano is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:18 Don ****ell just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:18 How is Marciano standing after those shots? 0:5
0:22 ****ell is breathing heavily... 0:5
0:32 The cross scores for ****ell. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:7
0:45 ****ell has Marciano pinned! 0:7
0:45 ****ell lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:9
01:01 ****ell misses with that punch. 0:9
01:08 Rocky Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:9
01:08 ****ell appears shaken by those punches! 4:9
01:21 ****ell is trapped in his own corner... 4:9
01:26 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches ****ell flush! 8:9
01:26 ****ell was shaken by those blows! 8:9
01:26 * And now Don ****ell is bleeding from that last punch! 9:9
01:26 The cut isn't bleeding that heavily right now but it is in a bad location, over his left eyebrow. 9:9
01:30 ****ell's tank is just about on empty. 9:9
01:43 ****ell is clinching... 9:9
01:47 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Ritter to break them up... 9:9
01:57 Don ****ell grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 9:9
02:12 Ritter has to separate the two... 9:9
02:16 ****ell lets his hands go, but Marciano answers right back. 11:11
02:38 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 16:11
02:38 ****ell was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:11
02:42 ****ell's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 16:11
02:47 ****ell is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 16:11
02:59 Marciano scores with a winging right! ****ell's head snapped back violently with that punch! 21:11
02:59 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! ****ell looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 21:11
03:00 That swelling under the right eye of Don ****ell is definitely getting worse. 21:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 21:11

Round 9

Time Commentary Points
0:00 ****ell looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The cut above the left eyebrow suffered by ****ell has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of ****ell is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 ****ell lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:30 ****ell is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:30 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Marciano can land a solid one. 2:2
0:49 Rocky Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 7:2
0:49 ****ell looks shaken! 7:2
0:53 The swelling under ****ell's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:2
01:05 Don ****ell bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:4
01:18 ****ell has Marciano trapped! 7:4
01:22 ****ell misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:4
01:29 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 11:4
01:29 ****ell is hurt! 11:4
01:47 Don ****ell traps Marciano's gloves under his arms, forcing Ritter to break them up. 11:4
01:59 Don ****ell finally lets go of Marciano. 11:4
02:08 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Don ****ell's head straight back with that punch! 15:4
02:08 Don ****ell is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:4
02:13 ****ell is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 15:4
02:22 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 19:4
02:22 ****ell seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 19:4
02:36 Rocky Marciano doesn't connect with the jab. 19:4
02:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 23:4
02:48 That punch may have stunned ****ell momentarily. 23:4
02:53 The swelling under ****ell's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 23:4
03:00 ****ell looks for a breather; he grabs Marciano and holds on. Marciano pushes ****ell off and looks for an opening. 23:4
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 23:4
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 24:3

Round 10

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 ****ell's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of ****ell. 0:0
0:19 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:0
0:24 Ritter yells at the fighters to separate but Rocky Marciano and ****ell are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:33 Ritter pries them apart. 0:0
0:40 ****ell's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:51 Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:55 Ritter is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:0
0:59 Don ****ell slides into the corner... 0:0
01:03 Marciano smothers ****ell's attack with a clinch! 0:0
01:08 * It's good to see Ritter paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Don ****ell about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
01:26 ****ell throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
01:33 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
01:33 ****ell is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
01:38 ****ell's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:0
01:43 Marciano has ****ell trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:0
01:47 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
01:49 ****ell throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Marciano's jaw. 4:2
02:03 Marciano lands a hard cross! 8:2
02:03 ****ell is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:2
02:20 The fighters are tied up. ****ell tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:2
02:29 * Ritter steps in and admonishes ****ell for hitting on the break. 8:2
03:00 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 12:2
03:00 ****ell looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:2
03:00 Rocky Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 10. 12:1

Round 11

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and ****ell leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 ****ell's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 ****ell backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Marciano is holding... 0:0
0:24 Ritter has to break them apart. 0:0
0:35 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:44 Marciano pushes ****ell then steps away from him. 0:0
0:57 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
01:04 Oh!!! Don ****ell unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
01:04 Marciano appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
01:18 There's a hard shot off the top of ****ell's head! 4:4
01:18 ****ell was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:4
01:22 ****ell's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:4
01:35 Marciano pins ****ell's arms. Now they move apart. 4:4
01:44 Marciano pushes ****ell away. 4:4
01:49 Don ****ell leans on Rocky Marciano and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:6
02:08 * Don ****ell goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Marciano!! 4:6
02:10 Ritter moves into position over Don ****ell and begins the count 13:6
02:10 1... 13:6
02:11 2... 13:6
02:12 3... 13:6
02:13 4... 13:6
02:14 5... 13:6
02:15 6... 13:6
02:16 7... 13:6
02:17 ****ell is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 13:6
02:18 9... 13:6
02:19 10! 13:6
02:19 * ****ell is out, it's all over as Rocky Marciano takes the win via knockout in the 11th round! 13:6

Fight Result

And here with the call is Chuck Hull

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA heavyweight champion by knockout at the 02:25 mark in Round 11 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* ****ell showed a lot of heart during the fight Marciano gave him all he had but ****ell kept standing. At the stopping of the bout Marciano was up on all 3 scorecards 99-91.

Rocky's 48th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant

#3 Tommy Jackson (21-3-1)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California, United States

Monday May 16th,1955

(Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (43-3-1) 36Ko's

Vs

(#3) Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson (21-3-1)

Dublin Sky

03-12-2009, 11:36 PM

World Championship Bout

Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California, United States

Monday May 16th,1955

Pre Fight Insight: Jackson is on a 5 fight win streak some wins over less than notable fighters. He is up against the World Champion Rocky Marciano so he better bring his A game.

Tape Of The Tape

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 32
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 189

#3 Tommy Jackson

Age: 24
Reach: 80 Inches
Height: 6'3
Weight: 199

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Marciano is holding on to Jackson. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:21 Jackson works his way free! 0:0
0:37 There's a hard shot off the top of Jackson's head! 4:0
0:37 Jackson was shaken by that blow! 4:0
0:49 As high as Jackson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 4:0
01:01 Jackson tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 4:0
01:05 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Jackson out of the clinch. 4:0
01:09 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:0
01:12 Jackson backs into the far corner. 4:0
01:17 Marciano lands a hard cross! 8:0
01:17 Jackson was staggered by that punch! 8:0
01:31 Jackson grabs Rocky Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:0
01:36 * The referee cautions Jackson about leaning on Marciano's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 8:0
01:54 Rocky Marciano lands a strong cross! 12:0
01:54 Jackson looks shaken! 12:0
02:03 * Marciano is being warned for using the elbow. Nady is letting the judges know. 17:0
02:28 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jackson blocks it. 17:0
02:31 Jackson connects with a cross to Marciano's body. 17:2
02:40 Rocky Marciano has Jackson trapped in the far left neutral corner... 17:2
02:44 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jackson. 17:2
02:46 Jackson throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 17:4
02:55 Marciano doesn't have to look for Jackson this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:4
02:59 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 17:4
03:00 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Jackson either blocks or slips them. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 17:3

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Jackson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jackson. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Jackson takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:0
0:11 Jackson is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:23 Marciano has Jackson blocked in! 4:0
0:28 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 9:0
0:28 Jackson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 9:0
0:41 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:0
0:55 Jackson slips inside and lands a hook. 9:2
01:04 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:2
01:04 Marciano goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 12:2
01:21 Jackson has Marciano pinned! 12:2
01:21 Jackson fires a light jab to the stomach 12:4
01:35 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jackson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 12:4
01:38 Marciano tastes Jackson's jab 12:6
01:48 Marciano slides into his own corner... 12:6
01:52 Tommy Jackson fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:6
01:59 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 16:6
01:59 Tommy Jackson was stunned by that blow! 16:6
02:14 Jackson just comes up short with the uppercut. 16:6
02:20 There's a straight right by Marciano! 20:6
02:20 Jackson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 20:6
02:41 Marciano whiffs with the uppercut. 20:6
02:44 Jackson's finds a home on Marciano's jaw. 20:8
02:56 Jackson has Marciano trapped! 20:8
03:00 Jackson traps Marciano's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 20:8
03:00 Jackson shoves Marciano away. 20:8
03:00 Nady motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 21:7

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Jackson leave their corners. 0:0
0:23 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Jackson. 0:0
0:33 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:48 Marciano lands a wicked hook! 5:0
0:48 Jackson is badly hurt! 5:0
01:08 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
01:22 Jackson works his way in and leans on Marciano. 5:0
01:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:0
01:36 Jackson moves into a neutral corner. 5:0
01:40 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:0
01:40 Tommy Jackson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 10:0
01:57 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 14:0
01:57 Jackson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 14:0
02:09 Rocky Marciano glances a hook off Jackson's side. 16:0
02:13 Jackson's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 16:0
02:33 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 16:0
02:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 16:0
02:48 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 20:0
02:48 That series of punches rocked Jackson and he looks to be in trouble. 20:0
02:57 Marciano winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Jackson! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 23:0
03:00 Jackson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 23:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 25:1

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Jackson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Marciano and Tommy Jackson swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:2
0:21 The swelling under Jackson's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:2
0:28 Jackson slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:33 OH! Rocky Marciano landed the big hook flush! 6:2
0:33 Tommy Jackson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:2
0:49 Marciano pummels Jackson, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 10:2
0:49 Marciano has Jackson in trouble after that punch! 10:2
01:06 Jackson has freed himself from Marciano. They move quickly to ring center. 10:2
01:32 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jackson flush! 14:2
01:32 Jackson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 14:2
01:36 Tommy Jackson's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 14:2
01:45 Marciano is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Tommy Jackson with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 17:2
01:45 Jackson tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 17:2
01:58 Marciano grabs and holds Jackson... 17:2
02:13 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 17:2
02:18 Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 17:2
02:22 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Jackson a decent target to shoot for. 17:2
02:27 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 17:2
02:29 Jackson retreats into the far left corner. 17:2
02:34 That hook by Marciano jarred Tommy Jackson! 21:2
02:34 Jackson looks like he was hurt by that punch! 21:2
02:38 Jackson's game but he's taking a lot of hard, hard blows to the head and body. This fight could end any second now. 21:2
02:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jackson's right eye as it continues to worsen. 21:2
02:48 Marciano doesn't connect with the uppercut. 21:2
03:00 Marciano traps Tommy Jackson in the corner! 21:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Marciano and Tommy Jackson go back to their corners. 22:3

Round 5

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jackson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jackson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Marciano really buried that punch into Jackson's ribs. 4:0
0:11 Jackson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:20 Jackson is forced into his own corner... 4:0
0:20 Marciano scores with a glancing cross. 6:0
0:25 The swelling around Jackson's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:0
0:29 Charley Goldman was really animated in Marciano's corner and Marciano was nodding in agreement. 6:0
0:34 Jackson pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 6:0
0:38 Rocky Marciano pushes Jackson away. 6:0
0:48 Marciano ties up Jackson... 6:0
0:52 Nady pries them apart. 6:0
01:00 Marciano's jab is fast and accurate. 8:0
01:10 Marciano flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:0
01:23 Rocky Marciano lands a smashing hook! 14:0
01:23 Jackson was stunned by that blow! 14:0
01:33 Jackson moves into the far corner. 14:0
01:33 There's a combination of punches from Marciano that score big. 17:0
01:37 Jackson's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 17:0
01:46 Rocky Marciano lands a solid cross! 22:0
01:46 Jackson is hurt! 22:0
01:51 Nady needs to consider stepping in and ending this fight as Jackson is taking some serious punishment! 22:0
01:59 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 26:0
01:59 Jackson is clutching his side! 26:0
02:04 * Jackson has no chance now.Nady pulls Marciano off of Jackson and he's stopping the fight!! Marciano is the winner by TKO here in the 5th round! 26:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Chuck Hull is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and Still WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:05 mark in Round 5 is...

Rocky Marciano!

* Although Jackson was game he was unable to utilize his big size advantage over Marciano and was beaten badly.

Rocky's 49th Fight Has Been Announced His opponant

#1 Contender Archie Moore (148-19-9)

The Fight Will Be Held At: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Wednesday September 21st, 1955

(Champion) Rocky "The Brockton Blockbuster" Marciano (44-3-1) 37Ko's

Vs

(#1) Archie "The Old Mongoose" Moore (148-19-9)

Dublin Sky

03-12-2009, 11:52 PM

World Championship Bout

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States

Wednesday September 21st, 1955

Pre Fight Insight: Rocky Marciano is up against the legend Archie Moore. Moore has held 6 differant World Titles over his career in 3 differant weight classes Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, and Middleweight. Althought Archie Moore may have lost a step or 2 he still has some gas in his tank for Marciano.

Tale Of The Tape

World Champion Rocky Marciano

Age: 32
Reach: 67 Inches
Height: 5'10
Weight: 188

#1 Archie Moore

Age: 42 or 40
Reach: 75 Inches
Height: 5'11
Weight: 188

Round 1

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:08 Moore moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:12 Moore's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:27 Marciano forces his way inside. 4:0
0:36 Marciano lands a strong cross! 8:0
0:36 Moore is gasping for air!! 8:0
0:53 Moore grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:0
01:05 Moore uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 8:0
01:15 Marciano is holding... 8:0
01:19 Moore works his way free! 8:0
01:23 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:0
01:27 Marciano lands a jab to Moore's midsection 10:0
01:41 Moore is holding on to Marciano. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:0
01:45 Podgorski separates the two... 10:0
01:50 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Marciano got the best of it. 13:2
02:03 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Moore's ribs. 16:2
02:11 Marciano doesn't have to look for Moore this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:2
02:23 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 20:2
02:23 Moore was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 20:2
02:32 Archie Moore retreats into his own corner... 20:2
02:36 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 20:2
02:48 He fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 20:2
02:50 * Podgorski is telling Moore to keep his punches up. 20:4
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 21:3

Round 2

Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:13 Moore looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:20 Moore received a pep talk from Freddie Brown before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:24 Moore fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:41 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:47 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:47 Moore was hurt by those blows! 4:0
01:05 Marciano's misses as Moore backpedals away. 4:0
01:18 Moore usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Marciano tries vainly to score. 4:0
01:20 A cross lands for Moore. Marciano didn't see that one coming. 4:2
01:34 Moore can't score with short uppercut inside. Marciano got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:2
01:41 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 4:2
01:53 Archie Moore usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 4:2
01:56 Moore lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Marciano to take a half step backwards. 4:5
02:12 Marciano's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:5
02:25 Moore misses with that punch. 4:5
02:38 Moore is clinching... Rocky Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Moore's arms... 4:5
02:42 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:5
02:52 Rocky Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 9:5
02:52 And Moore's in big trouble now! 9:5
03:00 Marciano just can't find the range with that jab. 9:5
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 9:5

Round 3

Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Marciano connects with a stiff left jab. 3:0
0:29 Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Moore any room to breathe. 3:0
0:38 Marciano is trapped in Moore's corner... 3:0
0:42 Moore ties up Marciano... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 3:0
0:51 Podgorski has to break them apart. 3:0
0:56 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
01:07 Moore tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
01:20 Marciano lands a short left hook to the head. 5:0
01:29 Marciano lands consecutive blows to Moore's midsection. 7:0
01:43 Moore does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 7:0
02:03 They are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:0
02:06 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
02:17 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 7:0
02:19 Marciano goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 10:0
02:33 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moore flush! 14:0
02:33 Marciano has Moore in trouble after that punch! 14:0
02:55 Moore misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 14:0
03:00 Marciano has freed himself from Moore. They move quickly to ring center. 14:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 16:0

Round 4

Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Rocky Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Rocky Marciano looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 0:0
0:14 Moore throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Marciano. 0:3
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:3
0:29 Marciano drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Moore. 3:3
0:46 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 7:3
0:46 Moore is reeling after that shot! 7:3
0:58 Marciano pins Moore in the corner! 7:3
01:03 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 7:3
01:15 Moore backs into the left corner. 7:3
01:19 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 7:3
01:22 Moore scores with a rapid fire combination. 7:5
01:31 Marciano lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 9:5
01:41 Marciano fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Moore. He rocked him with that one. 12:5
01:55 Marciano plods forward. 12:5
02:04 Marciano tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 12:5
02:17 * Marciano lands a short combination to the temple and Moore pitches forward, landing face first at Marciano's feet!!! 12:5
02:20 Podgorski crouches over Moore and begins to count.. 20:5
02:20 1... 20:5
02:21 2... 20:5
02:22 3... 20:5
02:23 Moore is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 20:5
02:24 5... 20:5
02:25 6... 20:5
02:26 7... 20:5
02:27 8... 20:5
02:28 9... 20:5
02:29 10! 20:5
02:29 * That's it! Moore can't beat the count. Marciano wins this fight with a knockout. 20:5

Fight Result

Lupe Contreras has the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor and new WBA heavyweight champion by knockout at 02:35 of the 4th round...

Rocky Marciano!

* Archie Moore had no business being in the ring with Marciano who dominated the fight.

Rocky Marciano 45-3-1 (39 Ko's)

2 Time World Heavyweight Champion

7 Successful Title Defenses

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