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Rocky Marciano, USA, debut vs. Joe Hill, USA, 1-1-0

Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, USA. A decent crowd has shown up tonight to watch the main event, brought to you by Billy Goat Promotions, this evening featuring local, fan favorite, Rocky Marciano, out of Brockton, MA, taking on Joe Hill. I am surprised to have so many people here inside of the Hynes Convenion Center because of the blizzard that has left the city in a virtual stand still. Not too much is known about the challenger tonight except that Hill has a record of 1-1-0, with his only win coming by way of (DQ2) against Frank Girton in February of 1979. In that fight, Hill slipped and was on one knee when Girton took a shot at Hill’s head and knocked him unconscious. Hill had to be taken to the hospital and sustained a concussion that he has had lingering effects from until about three months ago. The doctors finally cleared him to participate in normal, everyday activities in October 1979, and this will be his first fight since the disqualification. Marciano is a heralded fighter with a great amateur pedigree. He is being trained by Bill Gore and looks to be in great condition. Marciano stands in at 5’10” and weighed in at 183lbs last night. Actors Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson are on hand tonight, taking a break from filming on location. I hear that the movie is called “The Departed” and it is a decent cop/mob drama that takes place here in Boston, MA. Well, it looks as though everybody is set to begin the fight and there is the sound of the bell. Almost immediately, Hill ties Marciano up and pushes his head down. Hill has to be warned about holding and pushing the neck only a few seconds into the fight. Marciano doesn’t seem flustered and mounts an offensive attack to take control of the first round. An exchange to start the 2nd, as Hill is able to land two shots before taking an amazing amount of unanswered, punishing blows. The referee is looking at Hill closely, but the ring sounds and saves Hill from any further damage. I am very impressed with the ring generalship that the young Marciano has shown tonight. His ability to land punches with both hands and his powerful shots are also impressive. Round three is a continuation of what was happening to end the last round - Hill getting tattooed by head and body shots. Marciano lands a beautiful combination to the head of Hill that puts him down for the evening at the 2:48 mark of the round. A very nice beginning to the career of a young prospect that we will have to keep an eye on.

Winner: Marciano
Result: (KO3)
Cards: 20-18, on all three cards in favor of Marciano
Punch stats: Marciano 107-304, 35.2% - Hill 25-85, 29.4%
TPE: 0.25