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.

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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Official Site: Rocky Marciano

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