Boxing 1954

February, 1954

1954 promises to be a big fight year. Boxing fans can look forward to some exciting ring battles and the IBC can look forward to the exciting ring of cash registers from big gate receipts, TV, movie, and radio revenue.Rarely have so many champions been so ready, willing and able to put their titles on the line. Heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano, for example, had originally planned on a long layoff after his decisive win over Roland LaStarza. Now, after touring the Far East, the Brockton Blockbust...

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