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Marciano, Rocky

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Marciano, Rocky (Rocco Francis Marchegiano) (1923–1969)

US boxer, world heavyweight champion 1952–56. He retired after 49 professional fights, the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated.

Career highlights

Professional fights

total: 49; wins: 49; knockouts: 43; defeats: 0

First professional fight

17 March 1947 v. Lee Epperson, USA

Last professional fight

21 September 1955 v. Archie Moore, USA

Born in Brockton, Massachussetts, he was known as the ‘Brockton Blockbuster’. He knocked out 43 of his 49 opponents. He was killed in a plane crash.



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