http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AULyxEpo1Yc If you listen to this story louis was Marciano's idol and Joe gave him a dollar when he was a kid....... its not mentioned here but Later on it was Marciano and Frank Sinatra that got Louis a great Job at Las Vegas casino as a greeter and ringside presence ( Joe Loved the job and the pay)...later on it was Louis that spoke at Marciano's funeral
Rocky and Sinatra made sure Joe was taking care off. Marciano also look after Pep and Beau Jack and other fighters mind you. Not out of his money, but his rich freinds money. Once he had Pep as a travel buddy with Rocky's rich "Freinds". And evey time Pep paid for something, Rocky would kick him. He got Pep alone and said, dont buy anything, these guys will buy you almost anything you want, a new tex. Cab/plane fair, food, find wine. Just let them do it. Pep could not lived like that of couse.
Marciano and Louis had respect for one another and love and they proved it with there actions....A man's man respect and admiration...nice to see
