On May 15, 1953, Rocky Marciano (43-0, 38 KOs), the heavyweight The Ring champion, defends his title against former world champion Jersey Joe Walcott (51-17-2, 32 KOs).
Rocky Marciano is coming in to the fight on a 43-fight win streak with a 88% KO rate; his last fight was a 13th round KO victory over Walcott, 7 months and 22 days ago. Jersey Joe Walcott is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 45% KO rate, with his last fight being a 13th round KO loss to Marciano, 7 months and 22 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Rocky Marciano at 99-1 winning odds. Jersey Joe Walcott really doesn't have much to present against Marciano.
Rocky Marciano made quick work of Jersey Joe Walcott in the rematch, stopping the challenger via KO in the 1st. Marciano improves his record to 44-0 (39 KOs), while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 51-18-2.