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Rocky Marciano
1923–1969Brockton, MAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Heavyweight boxing champion and the only heavyweight in history to retire undefeated, with a perfect 49–0 record.
Notable For
- Heavyweight Champion 1952–1956
- 49–0 undefeated professional boxing record
- World heavyweight title defenses: 6
Honors & Recognition
- International Boxing Hall of Fame (1990)
- Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 1952, 1954
Sources
- International Boxing Hall of Famefoundation
- Encyclopaedia Britannicabiography
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Marciano Italian?
Yes — Rocky Marciano is of Italian heritage. Heavyweight boxing champion and the only heavyweight in history to retire undefeated, with a perfect 49–0 record.
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Boxing
- Years
- 1923–1969
- Birth Place
- Brockton, MA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Confirmed
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