Rocky Marciano

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Birth Name: Rocco Francis Marchegiano

Born: 1 September 1923 Died: 31 August 1969

Country of origin: United States

Height: 5' 10"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Barbara Cousins

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Description: Rocky Marciano was the only undefeated boxing champion in any weight division (until Joe Calzaghe retired 46-0 in 2009). At the end of his career he was 49-0, with 43 of his victories coming by knockouts. Rocky made his boxing debut in 1947 at the age of 24 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, by knocking out Lee Epperson in the third round. He went on to fight such legends as Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott. On September 23, 1952, in Philadelphia, Marciano KO'd Walcott in the 13th round to win the Heavyweight Championship of the World. He fought his last boxing match on September 21, 1955, knocking out "The Mongoose" Archie Mo ... (more)

Tags: Athlete (1), Sports Figures In The Military (1), Aviation Death (1), World War II Veteran (1), Born September 1 (1), Died Aged 45 (1), Died Young (1), Died 1969 (1), Born 1923 (1), Military (1), Boxer (1), US Army (1), Italian American (1), Veteran (1), Plane Crash (1), Soldier (1), Army (1)

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"Rocky Marciano was the unbeatable champion, known for his humble background and working man's image. He wasn't necessarily the most talented boxer out there, nor was he that technical to begin with, but he made things work with brute force and raw determination likes of very few people can even dream of."

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" Born September 1 1923 died August 31 1969 Boxing Career : 1947-1955 Record : 49-0-0 43 K.O. World Championship Belt : 1 NBA Heavyweight Belt (1952) Notable Fights : K.O. Victory Vs Joe Louis 66-2-0 (1951) K.O. Victory Vs Lee Savold 100-37-3 (1952) K.O. Victory Vs Harry Matthews 81-3-5 (1952) K.O. Victory Vs Jersey Joe Walcott 51-16-2 (1952) K.O. Victory Vs Roland La Stanza 53-3-0 (1953) U.D. Victory Vs Ezzard Charles 85-10-1 (1954) K.O. Victory Vs Ezzard Charles 85-11-1 (1954) K.O"

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"PRO RECORD: 49-0 (43 KO) WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION 1952 – 1956 THE RING FIGHTER OF THE YEAR 1952, 1954, 1955 INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE 1990 BORN NAME: Rocco Marchegiano NICKNAME: The Brockton Blockbuster CAREER LENGTH: 1947 – 1956 HOMETOWN: Brockton, MA, USA DEFINING FIGHT: KO 13 Joe Walcott (9/23/1952) GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Only heavyweight champion to permanently retire undefeated. NOTABLE OPPONENTS: Roland LaStarza (W 10, TKO 11), Rex Layne (KO 6), Joe Louis* (TKO"

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