Rocky Marciano Fight Worn Boxing Gloves and Signed Photograph, Circa 1950s

These are fight-worn Benlee boxing gloves used by Rocky Maricano in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s. Marciano used Benlee gloves primarily and Everlast gloves occasionally. The red leather, 8 ounce, professional fight gloves are well worn and exhibit significant fading. These gloves are too small to be used in sparring, therefore concluding, use in a professional fight. These gloves were given to Pat Arceri by Marciano in the early 1950's, along with a signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photo. The signed photo reading, "To Pat Arceri, ong good guy, Best Wishes, Rocky Marciano," is included with these gloves. LOAs: JO Sports, Inc. (Craig Hamilton), and Jenny Arceri.