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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.
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Mar 29, 2024 · 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. Learn more about Marciano in this article.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Rocky Marciano, the American boxer who became the world heavyweight champion and won 49 consecutive fights. Find out how he started boxing, who he fought, and how he died in a plane crash.
Rocky Marciano was a heavyweight boxer who retired undefeated with 49 wins and 43 knockouts. He defeated Joe Louis, Jersey Joe Walcott, Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore among others, and was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1952 to 1955.
Feb 23, 2024 · Rocky Marciano was born Rocco Francis Marchegiano on September 1, 1923, in Brockton, Massachusetts. Marciano was World Heavyweight Champion from 1952 to 1956, and he is the only World Heavyweight Champion to permanently retire undefeated.
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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...