Rocky Marciano

Professional Boxer, Boxer

1923 – 1969

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Who was Rocky Marciano?

Rocky Marciano was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from September 23, 1952, to April 27, 1956. Marciano is the only person to hold the heavyweight title and go untied and undefeated throughout his career. Marciano defended his title six times, against Jersey Joe Walcott, Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles, Don Cockell, and Archie Moore.

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Born
Sep 1, 1923
Brockton
Also known as
  • Rocco Francis Marchegiano
  • The Brockton Bomber
  • The Brockton Blockbuster
  • The Rock from Brockton
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Catholicism
Ethnicity
  • Italian American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Brockton High School
Died
Aug 31, 1969
Newton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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