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Not to be confused with Roc Marciano or Rocky Graziano.
Rocky Marciano | |
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| Born | (1923-09-01)September 1, 1923 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 31, 1969(1969-08-31) (aged 45) Near Newton, Iowa, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969), best known as Rocky Marciano, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955, and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. He went undefeated in his career and defended the title six times, against Jersey Joe Walcott, Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles (twice), Don Cockell and Archie Moore.
Known for his relentless fighting style, formidable punching power, stamina and exceptionally durable chin, Marciano has been included by boxing historians in lists of the greatest boxers of all time.[2] His knockout-to-win percentage of 87.75 remains one of the highest in heavyweight boxing history.
Early life[]
Marciano was born and raised on the south side of Brockton, Massachusetts, to Pierino Marchegiano and Pasqualina Picciuto. Both of his parents were emigrants from Italy. His father was from Ripa Teatina, Abruzzo, while his mother was from San Bartolomeo in Galdo, Campa
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Rocky Marciano's Top 10 Fights
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Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore
On September 21, 1955, the 32-year-old The Ring heavyweight world champion, Rocky Marciano (48-0, 42 KOs), faced a 41-year-old Archie Moore (149-19-8, 108 KOs), in a title defense fight.
Marciano came in to the fight on a 48-fight win streak with a 87% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 5 days. Moore was on a 21-fight win streak with a 61% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 30 days.
Rocky Marciano stopped Archie Moore via KO in the 9th round of the 15-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his The Ring heavyweight title. Marciano improves his record to 49-0 (43 KOs), while Moore adds a loss to his record at 149-20-8.
Fight page:Rocky Marciano vs Archie Moore
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Rocky Marciano knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in their 2nd fight
On May 15, 1953, Rocky Marciano and Jersey Joe Walcott met again in an immediate rematch.
Marciano came in to the fight on a 43-fight win streak with a 88% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 months and 22 days. Walcott was on a -1-fight win streak with a 45% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 7 months and 22 days.
Rocky Marciano made quick work of Jersey Joe Walcott in the rematch, stopping the challenger via