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Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: [markeˈdʒaːno]), better known as Rocky Marciano (/ m ɑːr s i ˈ ɑː n oʊ /, Italian: [marˈtʃaːno]), was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955.
Both men had won their respective championship titles in 1952. While Marciano defended his title, Moore climbed through the heavyweight ranks, defeating several top contenders (most notable was two victories over top contender Niño Valdés), and by 1955 was ranked #1 heavyweight contender, ultimately leading to him receiving a title shot later that year.
Rocky Marciano had built up an impressive record of 42 straight victories, winning all but five in knockout or stoppage. He rose into prominence in the early 1950s, scoring notable victories over several top contenders, including Joe Louis, before facing off with Walcott.
Rocky Marciano fought two celebrated boxing matches with Ezzard Charles.The first match took place on 17 June 1954; and the second on 17 September 1954. The first fight went the distance with Marciano winning on points through a unanimous decision.
Rocky Marciano [3] [6] 49–0–0 Heavyweight World 1952–1956 6 Terry Marsh [3] [4] 26–0–1 Light welterweight IBF 1987 1 Retired from boxing due to epilepsy. Floyd Mayweather Jr. [7] 50–0-0 Super featherweight WBC 1998–2002 8 Vacated title to move up to lightweight. Lightweight WBC, The Ring: 2002–2004 3
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The Super Fight was a fictional boxing match between Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali shot in 1969 and released in 1970. At the time, Ali and Marciano were the only undefeated heavyweight champions in history and fans often debated who would win had they met in their primes.
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