Rocky Marciano
Also known as the Legendary "Brockton Blockbuster", Rocky Marciano held the heavyweight boxing title for four years during the 1950s. He is the only boxing champion to ever retire undefeated.
Born:Rocco Francis Marchegiano, Sept. 1, 1923, Brockton, MA
Died: August 31, 1969 Des Moines, Iowa
Professional Record:49 -Wins 49 -Wins by KO 43 -Losses 0 -Draws 0 -No contests 0
On Sept 21, 1955, Marciano knocked out Archie Moore in his final fight of his long career, allowing him to retire as heavyweight champion with a ruthless 49-0 record. At 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, he was a small heavyweight fighter. His reach was the shortest of any heavyweight champ in boxing history, and his boxing style was dirty, better suited for prison yard brawling than pro fighting. But he was an expert in the art of fighting.
Quotes by Rocky Marciano
I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.
Rocky Marciano
I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion.
Rocky Marciano
I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all about the other fellow until you face him in the ring and the bell sounds for the fight.
Rocky Marciano
I was on my face. I heard the count from one to 10. I kept telling myself that I had to get up, but I couldn't move. I couldn't make myself move. It was the strangest feeling.
Rocky Marciano
In the ring, I never really knew fear.
Rocky Marciano
What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world?
Rocky Marciano
Why waltz with a guy for 10 rounds if you can knock him out in one?
Rocky Marciano
