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Ian Lord · 12-28-2019, 10:47 AM

New York, NY
June, 1981

Madison Square Garden was the setting for the eagerly anticipated re-match between World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko and number one contender Rocky Marciano.

The pair last met in May of last year when Klitschko broke one of Marciano's ribs early in the fight. The Rock battled on until his cornerman, Al Weill refused to let his man come out for the ninth. It was an act of compassion. Not that Marciano saw it that way at the time.

Klitschko beat Tommy Morrison in his next bout to lift the vacant World Heavyweight Title. Marciano had to sit out the next six months whilst his damaged ribs healed....simmering!!!

This was Klitscko's third defense, whilst Marciano had since annexed the North American and United States heavyweight straps coming into this bout. The scene was set.

It was a close opening round, with Marciano looking to edge it. However, when the bell sounded for the second stanza, things began to fall apart for The Rock. It was a big round for the giant Ukrainian with Marciano failing to get inside and land a punch. Klitscko kept his foe at bay with rapier like jabs and booming overhand rights. Marciano looked wobbly when returning to his corner.

Marciano was floored at the beginning of the third. He was up at three but visibly shaken. Klitscko was on him and didn't let up until the bell.

At the beginning of the fourth Marciano was floored again. He clambered to his feet but looked finished. The referee waved the two fighters together and Marciano bravely battled on. Klitschko started landing at will with punishing blows. Just after two minutes referee Ruby Goldstein decided he had seen enough and waved the slaughter over. Klitschko had retained his World Heavyweight Title in emphatic fashion, whilst the courageous Marciano went out on his feet.
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On the undercard the other Klitschko brother, Wladimir, won a comfortable ten round decision against the division gatekeeper Tommy Morrison. A good rally in the last couple of rounds was too little, too late from the game, but outclassed Morrison.

The ever dangerous Joe Louis moved into the top contender spot with a brutal demolition of Al 'Blue' Lewis at 2.33 of the opener, with referee Roy Francis mercifully waving the massacre off.

hamed2 · 12-30-2019, 09:29 AM

Hey Ian, I see you're from Coventry.

In a Human Resources class I took years ago the prof said if co-workers send someone to Conventry, it's giving them the cold shoulder & basically ignoring them & hope they leave the company.

Ian Lord · 12-30-2019, 11:33 AM

Hi Hamed

Yes it's a popular saying over here. It originated in the seventeenth century during the English Civil War. Coventry was a parliamentary stronghold. The Royalist prisoners, who were really hated, were sent to Coventry where they were hopefully to be ignored, hence the term 'Sent to Coventry. '

Ian Lord · 12-30-2019, 11:36 AM

World Champion:
Vitali Klitschko

1. Joe Louis
2. Rocky Marciano
3. Wladimir Klitschko
4. Sonny Liston
5. Evander Holyfield
6. Ken Norton
7. Razor Ruddock
8. Al 'Blue' Lewis
9. Tony Tucker
10.Tommy Morrison

hamed2 · 12-31-2019, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Lord

Hi Hamed

Yes it's a popular saying over here. It originated in the seventeenth century during the English Civil War. Coventry was a parliamentary stronghold. The Royalist prisoners, who were really hated, were sent to Coventry where they were hopefully to be ignored, hence the term 'Sent to Coventry. '

Good stuff Ian!

When I saw that it just took me back to that class all those years ago - thanks for interesting history info!

Ian Lord · 02-03-2020, 03:02 PM

New York, New York
August, 1981

Florida's Holman Williams looked to be cruising to victory, and with it the inaugural World Middleweight Title, before it all fell apart at the end of the seventh round when he was KO'd by Filipino Ceferino Garcia.
Williams built up an early lead,taking the first three stanzas with his safety first approach. He kept Garcia at bay with his stiff left jab. You could sense Garcia would be dangerous when inside, it's just that Williams wouldn't let him.
The fourth was a big round for Garcia, teeing of some good shots to body and head of Williams who seemed stunned. The round couldn't end quick enough for him.
Williams settled down again for the fifth and sixth rounds, again keeping Garcia at bay and wrapping him up when he got inside. It didn't look appealing, but it was effective.
Williams must have sensed the World Title if he carried on as he was. Garcia had other ideas.
Garcia came out full of intent for the seventh. Williams was still intent on playing it safe but mid-way through the round Garcia caught him with a hurtful cross to the head. Williams staggered but remained upright. Garcia was on his prey. Williams was looking to survive. Garcia trapped Williams in the corner and appeared to load up with his right fist, in a bolo style, before thundering it into the exposed jaw. Williams crashed to the canvas. He wasn't getting up. Williams was counted out at 2.57 mark of round seven as the new World Middleweight Champion, Ceferino Garcia, leapt for joy.

12-28-2019, 10:47 AM	#1
Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,814	Seven Seas Boxing Alliance New York, NY June, 1981 Madison Square Garden was the setting for the eagerly anticipated re-match between World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko and number one contender Rocky Marciano. The pair last met in May of last year when Klitschko broke one of Marciano's ribs early in the fight. The Rock battled on until his cornerman, Al Weill refused to let his man come out for the ninth. It was an act of compassion. Not that Marciano saw it that way at the time. Klitschko beat Tommy Morrison in his next bout to lift the vacant World Heavyweight Title. Marciano had to sit out the next six months whilst his damaged ribs healed....simmering!!! This was Klitscko's third defense, whilst Marciano had since annexed the North American and United States heavyweight straps coming into this bout. The scene was set. It was a close opening round, with Marciano looking to edge it. However, when the bell sounded for the second stanza, things began to fall apart for The Rock. It was a big round for the giant Ukrainian with Marciano failing to get inside and land a punch. Klitscko kept his foe at bay with rapier like jabs and booming overhand rights. Marciano looked wobbly when returning to his corner. Marciano was floored at the beginning of the third. He was up at three but visibly shaken. Klitscko was on him and didn't let up until the bell. At the beginning of the fourth Marciano was floored again. He clambered to his feet but looked finished. The referee waved the two fighters together and Marciano bravely battled on. Klitschko started landing at will with punishing blows. Just after two minutes referee Ruby Goldstein decided he had seen enough and waved the slaughter over. Klitschko had retained his World Heavyweight Title in emphatic fashion, whilst the courageous Marciano went out on his feet. ------------------- On the undercard the other Klitschko brother, Wladimir, won a comfortable ten round decision against the division gatekeeper Tommy Morrison. A good rally in the last couple of rounds was too little, too late from the game, but outclassed Morrison. The ever dangerous Joe Louis moved into the top contender spot with a brutal demolition of Al 'Blue' Lewis at 2.33 of the opener, with referee Roy Francis mercifully waving the massacre off. Last edited by Ian Lord; 12-28-2019 at 10:54 AM.

12-30-2019, 09:29 AM	#2
hamed2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,094	Hey Ian, I see you're from Coventry. In a Human Resources class I took years ago the prof said if co-workers send someone to Conventry, it's giving them the cold shoulder & basically ignoring them & hope they leave the company.

12-30-2019, 11:33 AM	#3
Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,814	Hi Hamed Yes it's a popular saying over here. It originated in the seventeenth century during the English Civil War. Coventry was a parliamentary stronghold. The Royalist prisoners, who were really hated, were sent to Coventry where they were hopefully to be ignored, hence the term 'Sent to Coventry. '

12-30-2019, 11:36 AM	#4
Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,814	World Champion: Vitali Klitschko 1. Joe Louis 2. Rocky Marciano 3. Wladimir Klitschko 4. Sonny Liston 5. Evander Holyfield 6. Ken Norton 7. Razor Ruddock 8. Al 'Blue' Lewis 9. Tony Tucker 10.Tommy Morrison

02-03-2020, 03:02 PM	#6
Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,814	New York, New York August, 1981 Florida's Holman Williams looked to be cruising to victory, and with it the inaugural World Middleweight Title, before it all fell apart at the end of the seventh round when he was KO'd by Filipino Ceferino Garcia. Williams built up an early lead,taking the first three stanzas with his safety first approach. He kept Garcia at bay with his stiff left jab. You could sense Garcia would be dangerous when inside, it's just that Williams wouldn't let him. The fourth was a big round for Garcia, teeing of some good shots to body and head of Williams who seemed stunned. The round couldn't end quick enough for him. Williams settled down again for the fifth and sixth rounds, again keeping Garcia at bay and wrapping him up when he got inside. It didn't look appealing, but it was effective. Williams must have sensed the World Title if he carried on as he was. Garcia had other ideas. Garcia came out full of intent for the seventh. Williams was still intent on playing it safe but mid-way through the round Garcia caught him with a hurtful cross to the head. Williams staggered but remained upright. Garcia was on his prey. Williams was looking to survive. Garcia trapped Williams in the corner and appeared to load up with his right fist, in a bolo style, before thundering it into the exposed jaw. Williams crashed to the canvas. He wasn't getting up. Williams was counted out at 2.57 mark of round seven as the new World Middleweight Champion, Ceferino Garcia, leapt for joy.