In a rematch of the fictional Superfight Marciano went in as as light favourite but the tables would turn if Ali could make the match last longer than Rockey's stamina. The fight was a short one and one I may return to at a later time.
The bout was decided by knockout, not in the thirteenth as in the Superfight, but in the fourth round. Marciano came out with a purpose at the first bell to take the round he dominated, and the second saw him knock down Ali early on, but Muhammad got back up perhaps looking a little shaky. After clearing the cobwebs Ali took the third round unanimously, and took a low blow from Marciano, but was wholly unprepared for the very first punch of the fourth as he ended up out for the count.
Punches Landed/Attempted - Ali 14/27 (51.85%), Marciano 16/29 (55.17%)
Total Points (at the end of the last completed round) - Ali 45; Marciano 67
Judges Cards (at the end of the last completed round) - Ali 27-29, 27-29, 27-29 Marciano
Fouls - Ali 0; Marciano 1
Cuts Opened - Ali 0; Marciano 0
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