Two hard-hitting HWs of the '50s collide. Nardico is best remembered as the only fighter to ever floor Jake LaMotta. A bit of trivia about the fight: Billed as “Charley” or “Charlie” Norkus, Either Way He Was Fine Fighter, and Even Better Being "...the fight was not slated for television but broadcasters were in town for the matchup the following week between Archie Moore and Joey Maxim at the Orange Bowl. The producers wanted to test out new lenses and asked promoter Chris Dundee, as well as Norkus and Nardico, if they could film two rounds, with no audio. Because this was an experiment no payment was granted to any of the parties. After two rounds the producer realized what a thriller the fight was and ordered more film from the truck, which Norkus Jr. describes as “a godsend.” The entire bout – sans audio – was saved for posterity and audio was added later."
Danny Nardico was an ex-Marine who had been awarded multiple Purple Hearts in WWII. He holds the distinction of being the only man in boxing history
