Boxing - (January 13, 1954) Ezzard Charles vs Bob Satterfield

Ezzard Charles vs. Bob Satterfield Chicago Stadium, Chicago January 13, 1954 Kinescope, Restoration In this 1954 title elimination fight, Charles serves up a precision knockout against one of the great bombers of the 1950s, Bob Satterfield. Charles had kept a full schedule of fights since losing the heavyweight title to Jersey Joe Walcott two years earlier, with this showdown putting him in line for a match with champion Rocky Marciano. Satterfield, 34-14-2 coming in, started fast and had Charles, 82-10-1, in trouble in the first round. The Cincinnati Cobra survived but Satterfield continued to show little respect for the former champ. During the first minute of round two, as Satterfield bore in, Charles countered with a brilliant inside left hook that dropped Satterfield for the count. It was a brief but exciting fight, with a great effort by Satterfield. Charles, however, kept a cool head and prevailed. According to the Associated Press, “A revitalized Ezzard Charles, 189, dropped a bomb on Bob Satterfield, 180, in Chicago Stadium last night to touch off a gigantic buildup for a heavyweight title bout with champion Rocky Marciano. Charles, who gets the chance to become the first fighter in history to regain the heavyweight crown, pole-axed Satterfield in the first minute of the 2nd round with one of the hardest left hooks he ever has thrown. Satterfield was set up for the mighty finishing blow by absorbing a right to the midsection. As he started to bend forward, Charles’ piston-like left caught him flush on the chin. He went over backwards and hit the canvas so hard resin dust flew. He lay lifelessly until referee Frank Gilmer tolled out the full count.” On January 13, 1954 (postponed from November 26th) at Chicago Stadium heavyweights Ezzard Charles and Bob Satterfield met in the main event. Charles knocked Satterfield out in the 2nd round. Thanks for watching! Don't forget too like ,and subscribe! ,or donate!! Donate too me on venmo!! @WatchFilms-Unlimited https://venmo.com/WatchFilms-Unlimited