Ezzard Charles vs. Charley Norkus
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Ezzard Charles 192 lbs beat Charley Norkus 196 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1955-02-18
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Harry Kessler 8-1
- Judge: Jack Gordon 8-2
- Judge: Joe Agnello 9-1
The majority of the punches, were thrown in close, with Charles using his left hand to chop Norkus when he came in. Norkus landed several long, wild swings in the bout; one of which, opened a cut on Charles' right eye in the 5th round.
Charles would lose the 6th round, due to a low blow. In the early moments of round nine, both fighters threw right hands simultaneously. Charles punch landed on Norkus' nose, and knocked him to his knees. Norkus would rise at five, and take the mandatory eight count.
Odds: Charles 3-to-1 favorite
Attendance: 5,304
Source: New York Times