Rocky Graziano vs. Tony Zale III

10th June 1948 - Ruppert Stadium, Newark, New Jersey, USA World Middleweight title - 1st defemce by Graziano The fight had been postponed one day because of rain. Graziano was a 12 to 5 favorite. There was a crowd of 21,497 at Ruppert Stadium. The gross gate was $335,646, radio rights were $45,000, and movie rights were $25,000. Television was banned by the promoters. Graziano was assured a purse of $120,000 and Zale $60,000.