Washington D.C., May 31, 1961 – In a shocking move, two boxing legends stepped forward to support a federal crackdown on the sport’s notorious underworld. Rocky Marciano, the retired undefeated heavyweight champion, and Gene Fullmer, the National Boxing Association middleweight champion, testified before a Senate subcommittee, pleading for regulation of the boxing industry.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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