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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.
Rocky Marciano, world heavyweight boxing champion from September 23, 1952, when he knocked out champion Jersey Joe Walcott, to April 27, 1956, when he retired from the ring. He was undefeated in 49 professional fights, scoring 43 knockouts. Learn more about Marciano in this article.
TOP 10 ROCKY MARCIANO KNOCKOUTS (BOXING HIGHLIGHTS) Watch the 10 knockouts from american professional boxer, unbeaten champion, and all-time grand heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano.
This was a bruising, crowd-pleasing battle. Marciano won handily enough but failed to even knock down his opponent, who had fought only twice in the previous two years. Applegate's best round was the third, which the referee also took from Marciano because of a low punch.
Nov 22, 2022 · This documentary tells the incredible story of the Brockton blockbuster Rocky Marciano, from his humble beginnings as a street fighter to becoming the most dominant fighter in the world.
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 depression era, his rise through the ranks...
Jul 11, 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.
Marciano is the only world champion to complete his career undefeated. Marciano had a 12-fight amateur career during which he won the New England Golden Gloves title before losing to Coley Wallace in the Eastern Championships. It would be his last defeat inside a boxing ring.
In a professional boxing career spanning eight years and six months, Rocky Marciano fought 49 times with 49 wins and no losses. Marciano retired from professional boxing with an undefeated record of 49-0, which included three heavyweight world-title wins and six successful title defense fights.
Rocky Marciano is the only heavyweight champ to retire undefeated (49-0). Victim No. 38 for the up-and-coming Marciano was old-and-should-have-stay-retired Louis, with Marciano sending the...
