Some days after the fight, Harvey tells his son there will be a Marciano-Walcott rematch in 1953. It's a contractual obligation Marciano was forced to agree to to get the fight with Walcott. However, Harvey is somewhat surprised by Burt's reaction.
"Marciano will have another chance to win the title."
Marciano is already the champion. So, why would he have another chance to win it? What Burt said didn't make sense to Harvey. But, before he could say anything more, his son is out the door on his way to school.
The next evening, Harvey is at Anne's and he remembers what Burt said. He mentions it to her.
"Perhaps it's as you once told me. When two fighters get into the ring to fight for the championship, neither is the champion. Both are challengers."
Harvey thinks a moment.
"Maybe that's it."
That same evening, Libby asks Burt something similar.
"Didn't you tell me Walcott was the Heavyweight Champion?
I heard my dad tell a friend Marciano won the fight."
"Technically, yes."
"What does that mean?"
"Walcott was winning the fight and then, with one punch, he lost. It's not fair."
"But, those are the rules."
"Life should be fair, shouldn't it?"
Libby isn't sure how to respond.
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