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Sep 23, 2024 · Marciano vs Walcott I: An Historic One-Punch Knockout. Boxiana. Sept. 23, 1952: Marciano vs Walcott I. September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Michael Carbert. After a record breaking reign atop the big man division, the great Joe Louis finally retired in 1948, and in the years immediately following, boxing struggled to find someone to be that ...
Oct 12, 2024 · Rocky Marciano, one of the greatest legends in boxing history, is known for his incredible power, relentless determination, and undefeated record. Born Rocco Francis Marchegiano on September 1, 1923, in Brockton, Massachusetts, Rocky Marciano remains the only heavyweight champion in boxing history to retire with an unblemished record of 49-0, with 43 of those wins coming by knockout.
Sep 25, 2024 · Marciano-Charles II in September 1954 was, for my money, Rocky's best career performance, where the Blockbuster was backing up Ezz with his short but extremely powerful jab, and hooking well off that jab. Cockell was a product of some ring rust I believe. Marciano did well with a four to five month interval between extended bouts.
Sep 21, 2024 · The brave efforts of Tommy Farr, Don Cockell and Henry Cooper against Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali respectively only served to enhance Great Britain’s unwanted reputation as the ...
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Oct 4, 2024 · For almost any fighter under 200 pounds Marciano was both an irresistible force and an immovable object. He would hunt down Schmeling in plain sight, both fighters knowing exactly what Rocky was doing and neither being able to stop it. Because Rocky could only do what he did and there is little Max could do about it.
Sep 21, 2024 · The pundits and boxing historians talked up the Marciano and Holmes comparisons, while Don King titled the card “History,” and even scheduled it for the same date as Rocky’s final fight. The champion had his $3 million dollar check, while Spinks was guaranteed just under $1 million, and everyone waited to see if Holmes could reach the hallowed 49-0 mark.
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5 days ago · ROCKY MARCIANO: A LIFE STORY is the most definitive, complete, comprehensive and entertaining film ever done about this legendary champion and American hero. The film is narrated by Oscar-Nominee ROBERT LOGGIA. Featured are interviews with Rocky's brothers and sisters, as well as his closest friends.
