Home >
1952 Rocky Marciano KO's Harry Matthews...
1952 Rocky Marciano KO's Harry Matthews...
Item # 720576
July 29, 1952
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minn. July 29, 1952
* Rocky Marciano wins by knockout - KO
* vs. skilled boxer Harry "Kid" Matthews
* Heavyweight boxing fight at Yankee Stadium
The top of page 14 has a banner heading: "Marciano Knocks Out Matthews in 2nd Round" with subheads and four related photos. (see images)
Complete with 26 light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, nice condition.
AI notes: On July 28, 1952, Rocky Marciano fought Jersey Joe Walcott’s top contender, Harry “Kid” Matthews, at Yankee Stadium in New York City in a crucial heavyweight title eliminator. Marciano, already known for his ferocious punching power and relentless style, entered the ring with a record of 41–0, while Matthews had an impressive 81–3–5 record and a reputation as a skillful boxer. The fight was seen as a test of whether Marciano’s raw power could overcome a faster, more technical opponent. After several tense early rounds, Marciano’s pressure began to tell — in the second round, he knocked Matthews down with a devastating right hand, then finished him with another crushing blow in the second round knockout. The victory made Marciano the official challenger for the heavyweight crown, leading directly to his famous championship bout against Jersey Joe Walcott later that year, where he won the title with one of boxing’s most legendary knockouts.
Category: The 20th Century
Available Now
$52.00
