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Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: [markeˈdʒaːno]), better known as Rocky Marciano (/ m ɑːr s i ˈ ɑː n oʊ /, 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.
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.
Apr 2, 2014 · American professional boxer and world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano beat Jersey Joe Walcott for the title and won an unrivaled 49 straight fights.
Aug 30, 2019 · 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 those who knew...
Sep 20, 2019 · Those who rate Rocky Marciano as the greatest heavyweight in pugilistic history offer the simplest and most effective argument. He was never beaten as a professional (49-0 with 43...
Jun 21, 2006 · Rocky Marciano, warts and all, was one of the most thrilling and courageous fighters in boxing history. That much I would hope we can all agree on. When writing about...
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...
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.
Aug 31, 2023 · On this day in 1969, the great heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano tragically lost his life in a plane crash. On the anniversary of his passing, The Sportsman remembers the life and legacy of the unbeaten icon.
