Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano was the only undefeated heavyweight boxing champion of the 20th century. Marciano held his title from 1952 to 1956. He retired with an 88 percent knockout record and died in an airplane crash in 1969.

Fast Facts

Birth name: Rocco Francis Marchegiano
Alias: The Brockton Blockbuster
Birth Date: September 1, 1923
Birth Place: Brockton, Massachusetts
Died: August 31, 1969 (age 45)
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Heavyweight champion of the world from 1952 to 1956

Boxing record

Total fights: 49
Wins: 49
Wins by knockout: 43
Losses: 0
Draws: 0
No contests: 0

Death

Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash on the eve of his 46th birthday in 1969. Marciano was a passenger on a private Cessna 172 on its way to Des Moines, Iowa. Bad weather set in and the pilot was not certified to fly in these conditions. The pilot tried to land the aircraft in a small airfield and hit a tree two miles short of the runway. Marciano, the pilot, and alleged mob boss Louis Fratto's son were killed on impact.

Rocky Marciano is buried in a crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In Popular Culture

Marciano's life was the subject of several made-for-TV movies, including 1979's Marciano and 1999's Rocky Marciano. In the 1976 classic Rocky, Mickey tells Rocky that his style is reminiscent of Marciano. In Rocky V, Mickey gives Rocky a necklace given to him by Marciano.

Categories

Sports | Athletes | Boxing

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Rocky Marciano Vital Stats

Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: 67"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Heavyweight
- Record: Wins -49
- Losses - 0
- Wins By KO - 43

Rocky Marciano Timeline

September 1, 1923: Born In Brockton, Massachusetts
1951: Defeats Joe Louis, His Childhood Idol, By KO In The Eighth Round
1952: KO's Jersey Joe Walcott In 13th Round To Become Heavyweight Champion
1955: Wins His Last Title Bout By KO'ing Archie Moore In The 9th Round
1956: Retires From Boxing
August 31, 1969: Dies In Airplane Accident

Rocky Marciano Fansites, Blogs, Bios and Forums

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Rocky Marciano Videos

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Rocky Marciano Merchandise

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