The Life And Times Of Rocky Marciano

The only world heavyweight champion to retire undefeated, with 43 knockouts in his 49 fight career, Rocky Marciano was undoubtedly one of the greatest boxers of all time. Born and raised in Brockton, MA., Marciano held boxing’s pre-eminent title from 1952 to his retirement in 1956 and was knocked down only twice in his career, once by Jersey Joe Walcott and once by Archie Moore. In his first title fight versus Walcott, Marciano was knocked to the canvas in the first round but recovered and knocked Walcott unconscious in the 13th round. The title (more…)