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