Ezzard Charles vs. Lloyd Marshall (2nd meeting)

Ezzard Charles 169 lbs beat Lloyd Marshall 172 lbs by KO at 0:57 in round 6 of 10

• Date: 1946-07-29
• Location: Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• Referee: Earl Butler

"Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati, knocked out Lloyd Marshall, Cleveland, in :57 seconds of the 6th round of a scheduled 10 round bout at Crosley field last night. Charles held a slight lead at the outset in defeating the only fighter who ever knocked him out. Marshall, an orthodox, stand-up type of fighter, was met with a vicious left hook under the heart shortly after the 6th round bell. He reached to grab his opponent and was knocked to the floor with a right to the mid-section." Associated Press

The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Marshall rushed across the ring at the bell, and dropped Charles with a left hook. Charles appeared to be more surprised than hurt, and took a nine-count on one knee. Charles did not appear to be hurt upon rising.

• Attendance - 10,143
• Gate - $33,099