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| Motion Picture Daily, 23-September-1953 |
An ad promises "Exclusive Fight Pictures" of the upcoming second match between heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano and challenger Roland LaStarza. On 24-March-1950, LaStarza lost a controversial decision to Marcinao. Marciano went on to win the heavyweight championship from Jersey Joe Walcott in 1952. Marciano faced LaStarza again on 24-September-1953. in the Polo Grounds LaStarza did well in the early rounds, but then lost steam. Marciano earned a TKO in the 11th. It was a thrilling fight.
Rocky Marciano is the only man so far to retire as heavyweight champion undefeated and untied and stay retired.
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