Charley Norkus vs Charlie Powell I (1954)

Incredible fight between two heavyweight contenders. Oct. 6th 1954 in San Francisco Auditorium,CA. Powell undefeated 12-0, 11 KOs goes against tough Charley Norkus from Port Washington,NY. Powell slated to get a shot versus Rocky Marciano if he can get by Norkus. Scheduled for 10 Rds on National TV. Norkus had other ideas of his own. Norkus is primarily a right handed fighter, but his left is just as strong. Powell is a former San Francisco 49er football All-Pro and became one of boxing’s all-time top con