ali would have won the rematch in 5 roounds, but no doubt Liston took a dive. Rocky Marciano was seated 2 rows in right next to the knockdown, and he said it did not appear to have enugh steam to result in Liston flopping around the floor like adrian broner after Maidana butted him. Jack Dempsey was also there and said it didnt look legit.

I will take Marciano and Dempseys word for it. Liston knew he couldnt win, so he took a dive.