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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.
Jun 27, 2019 · In this top 10 knockout highlight reel, you'll see why Rocky earned the nickname "The Brockton Blockbuster" as he flattens opponents with his brutal hooks and powerful uppercuts. Get ready to...
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.
Feb 4, 2023 · Rocco Francis Marchegiano, better known as Rocky Marciano, the name he boxed under, had retired from the ring in April 1956 as the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, according to the Associated Press. He'd dodged death more than once in his time, and not just in his professional fights, where a well-placed punch could kill a man.
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.
Sep 24, 2023 · Dive into the incredible story of Rocky Marciano, the boxing legend with a perfect 49-0 record and 43 knockouts. From his humble beginnings to iconic victories at Madison Square Garden and...
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...
Rocky Marciano. TO DEFINE Rocky Marciano's career, one only needs to know: 49-0. That is it. Forty-nine fights, forty-nine wins. Marciano is the only world champion to complete his career undefeated.
