Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: [markeˈdʒaːno]), better known as Rocky Marciano (/ mɑːrsiˈɑːnoʊ /, Italian: [marˈtʃaːno]), was an …

Dec 19, 2025 · Rocky Marciano, world heavyweight boxing champion from September 23, 1952, when he knocked out champion Jersey Joe Walcott, to April 27, 1956, when he retired from the ring. He …

Marciano is the only world champion to complete his career undefeated. Marciano had a 12-fight amateur career during which he won the New England Golden Gloves title before losing to Coley …

After Jersey Joe Walcott won the heavyweight title from Ezzard Charles, he was anxious to defend his title again and signed on to face the feared, undefeated number-one contender and ring terror Rocky …

Rocky Marciano was born Rocco Francis Marchegiano on September 1, 1923, in Brockton, Massachusetts. Marciano was World Heavyweight Champion from 1952 to 1956, and he is the only …

Who was Rocky Marciano? Rocky Marciano was an American professional boxer and the only heavyweight champion in history to retire undefeated, with a record of 49 wins and 0 losses.

Undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano was a professional boxer who fought Ezzard Charles, Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Don Cockell and more .

Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: markeˈdʒaːno), better known as Rocky Marciano (/mɑːrsiˈɑːnoʊ/, Italian: marˈtʃaːno), was an …

Apr 2, 2014 · American professional boxer and world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano beat Jersey Joe Walcott for the title and won an unrivaled 49 straight fights.

His professional boxing career began in earnest in 1948, and he quickly ascended to prominence, ultimately becoming the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated, with a record of 49 wins …