Rocky Marciano

Description: (One of the Greatest Heavyweight Boxers of All Time)

Professional boxer and world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano from US was the only champion who retired undefeated. Born in a poor family, Rocky understood the value of money and spent his entire life ensuring that he could give all the comforts to his family, especially his mother. Growing up like a typical American kid, Rocky played football and baseball in his youth and dreamt of making a career in one of these games. He was part of the school baseball team which he quit because he flouted a rule. Eventually, he discontinued school after the tenth grade. Rocky had his first tryst with boxing much later when he joined the Army. There were many who ruled out the option of Marciano succeeding as a professional boxer but he proved them wrong. He was sluggish compared to other boxers, but was known for his famous punch and endurance. Marciano improved his boxing skills and remained undefeated knocking most of his opponents. It was trainer Charlie Goldman who trained Marciano in his trademark move. He was never counted in the list of top 5 champions of the world, but he had a lot of hometown supporters who followed him everywhere. They would shout ‘Timmmmmberr’ whenever Rocky was ready to knockout his opponent. Read on to more about his life and works.

Overview

Birthday September 1, 1923 (Virgo)
Born In United States
Alternative names Rocco Francis Marchegiano, The Brockton Blockbuster
Height 178 cm
Died on August 31, 1969
Spouse/Ex- Barbara Cousins
Parents Pierino Marchegiano
Pasqualina Picciuto
Children Mary Ann Marchegiano, Rocco Kevin Marchegiano
Relatives Alice Marchegiano, Concetta Marchegiano, Elizabeth Marchegiano, Peter Marchegiano

Did you know

What was the age of Rocky Marciano when he retired from boxing? Rocky Marciano retired from professional boxing at the age of 32, with a perfect record of 49-0.
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