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Rocky Marciano On the Way to the Title KOs Bernie Reynolds This Day May 12, 1952

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Rocky Marciano On the Way to the Title KOs Bernie Reynolds This Day May 12, 1952

 

  • Rocky Marciano 186¼
  • Bernie Reynolds 185¼
  • Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence
  • KO 3
  • time: 2:21
  • referee: Dolly Searle

 

Notes:

Reynolds gave a very good account of himself. He clearly outfought Marciano in round one. The second round was a slugfest, and Marciano’s powerful punches were slowing Bernie in the latter stages. Marciano came out to end it in round three but Reynolds was still punching strongly. A terrific right to the jaw which actually lifted Reynolds off of his feet ended it. The arena was a bedlam of excitement as the referee finished his count. Attendance was 4,528 and the gross gate was $12,586.

 

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