Rocky Marciano
Also known as Rocco Marchegiano, Rocco Francis Marchegiano, Rocco Marciano
American heavyweight boxing champion (1923-1969)
AI overview
Rocky Marciano was an American heavyweight boxing champion who competed in the 1950s. He remains a significant figure in boxing history as one of the sport's most notable champions from the mid-20th century.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1924
- Works
- 2
Top works
- Rocky Marciano's Book of Boxing and Bodybuilding
- Book of boxing and bodybuilding
via Open Library + Wikidata
Film & TV
Acting · Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Known for
- When Boxing Ruled The World — Self ( archive footage)2001
- Boxing Barmy1996
- Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990 — Himself (Archival Footage)1995
- Boxing's Greatest Champions1995
- Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights1988
- Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams — (Archive Footage)1985
- The Super Fight — himself1970
- Combat! — Soldier Who Greets Red Cross Truck (uncredited)1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson — Self1962
Article
Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: [markeˈdʒaːno]), better known as Rocky Marciano (/mɑːrsiˈɑːnoʊ/, Italian: [marˈtʃaːno]), was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955. He held the world heavyweight championship from 1952 to 1956, and remains the only heavyweight champion to finish 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.
Known for his relentless fighting style, formidable punching power, stamina, and exceptionally durable chin, Marciano is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Marciano remains the only fighter to have stopped every opponent he ever faced for the world heavyweight title, and holds the highest knockout-to-win percentage in world heavyweight title fights at 85.71%. His career knockout-to-win percentage of 87.8% remains one of the highest in heavyweight boxing history. Marciano is ranked #14 in The Ring magazine's list of the 100 greatest punchers of all time.