- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRocco Francis Marchegiano
- Nicknames
- The Brockton Bomber
- The Brockton Blockbuster
- Rocky Mack
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Rocco Francis Marchegiano , better known as Rocky Marciano, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955, and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. He is the only heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated. His six title defenses were against Jersey Joe Walcott (from whom he had taken the title), Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles (twice), Don Cockell and Archie Moore.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Bonitao
- Rocky Marciano is an American professional boxer who held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. He is the only Heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated. His six title defenses were against Jersey Joe Walcott, Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles (twice), Don Cockell and Archie Moore.
Known for his relentless fighting style, formidable punching power, stamina, and exceptionally durable chin, Rocky Marciano has been included by boxing historians in lists of the greatest boxers of all time, and is ranked by BoxRec as the fifth greatest heavyweight boxer in history. His knockout-to-win percentage of 87.76% remains one of the highest in heavyweight boxing history.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Tango Papa
- SpouseBarbara Cousins(December 31, 1950 - August 31, 1969) (his death, 2 children)
- RelativesPeter Marciano(Niece or Nephew)
- His right hand knockout punch against Rex Layne sent Layne's mouthpiece 10 feet across the ring and sheared off 4 of Layne's front teeth at the gum line.
- Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1980.
- As an amateur lost a decision to Coley Wallace.
- Knocked out Muhammad Ali in a controversial fantasy "Computer" super-fight in 1969. Ali complained that the computer was made in Georgia.
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