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43. Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: [markeˈdʒaːno] ), better known as Rocky Marciano ( / mɑːrsiˈɑːnoʊ /, Italian: [marˈtʃaːno] ), was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955. He held the world heavyweight championship from 1952 to 1956, and remains the ...
The Rock from Brockton' TOP KNOCKOUTSStep into the ring and relive the power of Rocky Marciano, one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time. With a...
Rocky Marciano (born September 1, 1923, Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.—died August 31, 1969, near Newton, Iowa) was the world heavyweight boxing champion from September 23, 1952, when he knocked out champion Jersey Joe Walcott in 13 rounds in Philadelphia, to April 27, 1956, when he retired from the ring.
Apr 2, 2014 · Rocky Marciano started fighting as a professional boxer in 1948, winning a fight against Harry Bilizarian. He then went on to win his first 16 fights. In 1952, he beat Jersey Joe Walcott for the ...
Nov 22, 2022 · Watch the historical documentary "Rocky Marciano: The Undefeated King of Boxing" to know why he's considered the greatest boxer of all time. This documentary...
Jun 11, 2021 · Rocky Marciano, the hardest puncher to ever wear gloves. This original documentary examines the entirety of Rocky's career, from his early days in the depres...
According to B.R. Beardon, this was Marciano's first fight with Charley Goldman in his corner and Al Weill as manager. There is currently some question as to who exactly Marciano's opponent was. The Canadian Ross had a patchy record and would have been a set-up. Pro debut for Marciano who used name Rocky Mack.
Marciano turned pro with a third-round knockout over Lee Epperson on March 17, 1947 in Massachusetts. A 5-10 and 185 pounds, Marciano was smaller and slower than most heavyweights. But he had power, desire and a solid chin. Marciano first made an impact on boxing in 1950 when he decisioned Roland LaStarza, also an unbeaten heavyweight prospect.
Aug 30, 2019 · The Boston Globe. Fifty years ago Saturday, Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash in Iowa. It was the day before his 46th birthday, and the news of his death came as a shock to everyone, especially ...
Jun 1, 2024 · Rocky Marciano was born Rocco Francis Marchegiano on September 1, 1923, in Brockton, Massachusetts. Marciano was World Heavyweight Champion from 1952 to 1956, and he is the only World Heavyweight Champion to permanently retire undefeated.
