Evening star., 1951-10-28
hareiaI1o Must Stand
milne Behind Charles
For Crack al WaIcoH
By the Assoeioted PRESS

NEW 1orth, oCt. zi.-LUCky
Marciano. boxing's latest sensa-
ton as the result of his eight
round knockout of Joe Louis, said
today he'd like to fight Jersey Joe
Walcott. heavyweight champion
for the title. Jersey Joe said he'd
like to fight Marciano.
But, right now. it appears that
Walcott will fulfill his contract to
give Ezzard Charles. the former
champion, the return title shot
in June.
Jim Norris. president of the
International Boxing Club, said
"a Walcott-Marciano scrap was out
of the question for the time being
and that Charles would get his
deserved chance first.
Marciano, who appeared at the
1BC to pick up his $49,605 check
and talk to Norris, said Sure,
I'd like to fight Walcott for the
title. That's my ambition - the
championship. But Charles is en-
titled to his chance and I wouldn't
want the fight unless Charles
stepped aside"
Charles. who watched last
nights Madison Square Garden
bout. said. naturally. that he didn't
want to step aside. He said. too,
he'd be very happy to fight Mar
ciano.
He's a good fighter. a hard
hitter" said Ezzy. Sure. Id fight
him. I'll fight anyone"
Several Foes Offered.
Walcott was another ringside
observer. He said, Rocky is a
good fighter but he beat the shell
OF Joe Louis. I'll fight anyone my
manager wants"
Walcott's pilot, Felix Bocchic-
chic. said with a smile that "I'o
be very happy for Joe to meet
Marciano. But it's all UP to Nor
ris."
Norris met with a flock of man.
ayers. He saw Marty WE'LL, Mar
|clano's manager of record, Boc-
chicchio, Jack Hurley, the mana
ger of Harry kid Matthews, and
Jimmy De Angelo, manager o1
Roland La Starza.
Norris offered WE'LL several op-
ponents for the near future, in
cluding La Starza. Lee Savold
Matthews and Irish Bobby MUIR
ply. Marty WE'LL and his STEP
father, AL WE'LL who is match
maker for the IBC. said they
would think things over.
Rocky had an ugly red swelling
under his right eye and small
cuts over both eyes. He had q
big grin as he discussed future
plans with the press.
First Rocky said he hopes tt
enjoy a real honeymoon. He wa.
married 10 months ago, bu
hasn't had too much time with
his bride.
Louis To Announce Plans.
"We'd like to take in the show
and everything" said Rocky.
He'll appear on a televisior
program tomorrow night and a
a benefit for the family of tn,
late George Flores at st. Nichola.
Arena Monday night. Then som,
shows and back home to cele
brating Brockton, Mass, in Z.
week.
Louis. meanwhile, was in seclu
sion today. The Brown Bombel
is through as a big timer. Hell
announce his future plans Mon.
day, but the formal announcement
can't be anything but retirement
Joe will leave here November II
for Seattle and then fly to Japar
for an exhibition tour of six o.
seven fights for the benefit of tn,
Shriners' Hospital Fund. Loui
will receive only transportation
and expenses.
Louis received $94.281 for las
nights defeat and q good chunl
of it went to the Government fol
taxes. <5
There was one happy note fol
Joe, however. Truman Gibson, hi.
attorney, said Louis income tai
situation would be clarified" as 6
result of last nights fight. Glib.
son said there will be com.
promise" on the tax matter. Sc
lit appears that Joe is finally out
of the woods, financial-wise.