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  1. Technically speaking, Rocky Marciano’s eighth-round knockout of an aging Joe Louis on Oct. 26, 1951, did not signify a passing of the championship baton. The 37-year-old Louis, the legendary “Brown Bomber” who occupied the throne for a record 12 years and 25 successful defenses, had retired in 1949, the crown he vacated having been won by ...

  2. Jun 29, 2022 · Rocky Marciano vs Joe Louis - Film Restoration Colorized - YouTube. Legends of Boxing in Color. 23.6K subscribers. Subscribed. 4K. 340K views 1 year ago #rockymarciano #lifestories...

  3. Sep 10, 2022 · Joe Louis 214 lbs lost to Rocky Marciano 184 lbs by TKO in round 8 of 10 Date: 1951-10-26 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA. Louis was a 6 to 5 betting favorite.

  4. Oct 27, 2015 · But in a very real way, the Oct. 26, 1951, bout that pitted longtime former heavyweight champion Joe Louis against future titlist Rocky Marciano was the boxing equivalent of DiMaggio...

  5. Rocky Marciano cried the night he knocked out Joe Louis. Louis had retried in 1948 after defending his title against Jersey Joe Walcott. Joe stopped Walcott in the 11th round.

  6. Oct 26, 2019 · In the eighth round, Louis was knocked down by a left hook. He got to one knee at the count of three and took an eight-count before getting up. Marciano moved in for the finish and ended the fight with a right that sent Louis through the ropes and onto the ring apron.

  7. On October 26, 1951 Louis was dropped in the eighth round by a Marciano left, and knocked out of the ring less than thirty seconds later .http://boxingmemori...