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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.
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.
Apr 12, 2020 · A tragic death. Marciano died in a plane crash the day before his 46th birthday. Two others died in the crash: Marciano’s family friend Frankie Farrell, and the pilot Glenn Belz. The plane took off around 6 pm from Midway Airport in Chicago, bound for Des Moines, Iowa.
Died: August 31, 1969, near Newton, Iowa (aged 45) Rocky Marciano (born September 1, 1923, Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.—died August 31, 1969, near Newton, Iowa) was the world heavyweight boxing champion from September 23, 1952, when he knocked out champion Jersey Joe Walcott in 13 rounds in Philadelphia, to April 27, 1956, when he retired ...
Oct 24, 2023 · More than six decades have passed since Rocky Marciano, the Brockton-born “Rock,” last entered the ring, yet he remains boxing's preeminent paradox. With a career record of 49-0, Marciano stands alone as the only heavyweight champion in history to retire undefeated.
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. Updated: Jul 23, 2020 (1923-1969)
Feb 8, 2019 · Monday marks the 51st anniversary of the death of legendary Brockton boxer Rocky Marciano, who died on Aug. 31, 1969, in a plane crash in Newton, Iowa. Today, we look back on the life of...
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...
Aug 31, 2010 · By Sam Gregory: August 31, 1969 Rocky Marciano died when the small plane he was traveling in crashed in Iowa, a day before this 46th birthday 41 years ago. On June 5, 1952 Jersey Joe Walcott ...
ROCKY MARCIANO, former world heavyweight champion who retired from the ring undefeated, died instantly on Sunday night in a light plane crash in Central Iowa.
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