ESPN Ringside on X: On this date in 1951, Rocky Marciano knocked out Joe Louis and sent him into retirement 🥊 / X

Joe Louis is knocked out by Rocky Marciano during the eighth round of their heavyweight fight in Madison Square Garden, New York. 26th October 1951 Stock Photo - Alamy

Youth was served #OnThisDay in 1951 as 27-year-old Rocky Marciano hammered the balding 37-year-old ex-champion Joe Louis into submission in eight rounds, By Boxing News and History

Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano on October 26, 1951. Joseph Louis Barrow (1914 - 1981), American professional boxer and world heavyweight champion from

Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano (1951)

1951 Rocky Marciano defeats Joe Louis

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Rocky Marciano Movie - After felling his hero, Joe Louis, Rocky was so distraught that he cried in the ex-champion's dressing room afterwards. It was the most bittersweet victory of his career.

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Image of Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano, 26th October 1951 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century)

1951 ROCKY MARCIANO v. JOE LOUIS Vintage Ringside Boxing Photo (TANGLED UP) $129.95 - PicClick

Joe Louis, left, former heavyweight champion, and Rocky Marciano are shown during the 3rd round of their bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Oct. 26, 1951. Marciano, contender

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