Marciano vs Moore -- May 24, 2015

Moving Picture Daily, 26-September-1955

On 21-September-1955, heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano fought light heavyweight champion Archie Moore.  Moore knocked Marciano down the second, but Marciano knocked Moore out in the ninth.  This was Marciano's last fight.  He retired the next year with a record of 49-0.  Rocky Marciano is the only man so far to retire as heavyweight champion undefeated and untied and stay retired. 

Archie Moore was a great fighter.  He was 38 years old for this fight, and kept fighting until 1963. 

Exclusive Fight Pictures -- 25-October-2014

Motion Picture Daily, 23-September-1953

An ad promises "Exclusive Fight Pictures" of the upcoming second match between heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano and challenger Roland LaStarza.  On 24-March-1950, LaStarza lost a controversial decision to Marcinao.  Marciano went on to win the heavyweight championship from Jersey Joe Walcott in 1952.  Marciano faced LaStarza again on 24-September-1953. in the Polo Grounds  LaStarza did well in the early rounds, but then lost steam.  Marciano earned a TKO in the 11th.  It was a thrilling fight. 

Rocky Marciano is the only man so far to retire as heavyweight champion undefeated and untied and stay retired.