Rocky Marciano - Professional Boxer, Facts and Personal Life
Rocky Marciano's Personal Details
An American professional boxer from the USA, Rocky Marciano is known to have defended his heavyweight champion title six times during his career
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | September 1, 1923 |
| Died on | August 31, 1969 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | Sportspersons, Boxers, Professional Boxer |
| City/State | Massachusetts |
| Spouses | Barbara Cousins |
| Siblings | Alice Marchegiano, Concetta Marchegiano, Elizabeth Marchegiano, Peter Marchegiano |
| Known as | Rocco Francis Marchegiano, The Brockton Bomber, The Brockton Blockbuster, The Rock from Brockton |
| Childrens | Mary Ann Marchegiano, Rocco Kevin Marchegiano |
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| Cause of death |
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| Birth Place | Brockton |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Pierino Marchegiano |
| Mother | Pasqualina Picciuto |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Born in | Brockton |
| Famous as | Professional Boxer |
| Died at Age | 45 |
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Who is Rocky Marciano?
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.
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Childhood & Early Life
On the 1st of September, 1923, Rocky was born to Italian immigrant parents in Brockton, Massachusetts. His father, Pierino Marchegiano was a shoe maker, while his mother Pasqualina Picciuto was a homemaker. Pierino along with his other siblings lived close to James Edgar playground, where Rocky played endless games of baseball.
Rocky was always interested in sports as he made homemade weights and worked on them until he was dead tired. He was also interested in football along with baseball.
In ‘Brockton High School’, he was part of the baseball team, which he later had to quit as he joined another team in ‘Church League’, since it was a direct violation of the school rule. After his tenth grade, he discontinued studies.
Rocky then worked as a chute man for ‘Brockton Ice and Coal Company’. Some of the other jobs he took to support himself include a shoemaker, ditch digger and railroad layer.
Career
In 1943, he was absorbed in the Army for a period of two years. It was his job at Swansea to help in supplying ferries to Normandy via the English Channel.
After the war, he completed his service at Fort Lewis in 1946. While waiting to be discharged in Fort Lewis, Rocky was part of a number of amateur boxing duels for his unit. The same year, this budding boxer won the ‘Amateur Armed Forces’ boxing tournament, where he knocked out Lee Epperson in only three rounds.
It was also in 1946 that Rocky came back to his hometown, and appeared for the selection trials of the ‘Chicago Cubs’ baseball team. The trials did not turn out to be well, as he could not make the throw accurately. He then started training for boxing with his long-time friend Allie Colombo.
In 1948, he started his professional boxing career and won against Harry Bilizarian. During this time, he was under the training of Charley Goldman.
After his win with Harry, Rocky won sixteen fights in knockout, ending his fight before the fifth round. And he finished nine games before the first round could end.
In 1951, with 37 wins under his belt, Rocky fought Joe Louis, his hero. Rocky knocked him out, but could not control his emotions after defeating the legendary boxing champion and he cried in Louis’ dressing room. But this fight was historical, as it established Rocky as a formidable competitor in the heavyweight section.
In 1952, the famous fight between Rocky and Jersey Joe Alcott was held for the title of world heavyweight champion. Rocky won in the 13th round after a tough battle, when he defeated Alcott with an impeccable right punch that later became famous as ‘Susie Q’. In the same year, he also defeated Roland La Stanza.
In 1954, Rocky won after a decision was made in his favour against Ezzard Charles, and almost lost the title in a rematch. In this match, Rocky cut his nose badly and the bleeding would not stop. While the doctor initiated to call off the game, Rocky punched Ezzard out in the eighth round.
In 1955, Rocky again defended his title against Don Cockell. Although organized crime bosses wanted Rocky to lose, he was unstoppable. Also in the same year, he fought Archie Moore which was his last fight and knocked his opponent in the ninth round. In his last game, it is predicted that the attendance was over 40,000.
In 1956, Rocky announced that he will retire and spend his time with his family. After his retirement from professional boxing, Rocky worked as a boxing commentator and referee for many matches.
In 1961, the former heavyweight champion hosted a boxing show that telecast on a weekly basis in television.
Awards & Achievements
During his illustrious career, Rocky won 49 straight fights. Among these, 43 were known as knockout matches. He was an undefeated heavyweight world champion till his death.
With a knockout percentage of 87.75, Rocky held the record of highest knockout percentage among all the heavyweight champions.
Personal Life & Legacy
In 1947, Rocky met Barbara Cousins, who was the daughter of retired Brockton police official. Four years later, they married and had a daughter named Mary Ann. They also adopted a son and named him Rocco Kevin.
On his 46th birthday in 1969, the eminent boxing champion died in a plane crash.
Trivia
As the callers could not pronounce his surname properly, an easy alternative ‘Marciano’ was suggested by his trainer and hence Rocky Marchegiano came to be famous as Rocky Marciano.
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Rocky Marciano biography timelines
- // 1st Sep 1923On the 1st of September, 1923, Rocky was born to Italian immigrant parents in Brockton, Massachusetts. His father, Pierino Marchegiano was a shoe maker, while his mother Pasqualina Picciuto was a homemaker. Pierino along with his other siblings lived close to James Edgar playground, where Rocky played endless games of baseball.
- // 1943In 1943, he was absorbed in the Army for a period of two years. It was his job at Swansea to help in supplying ferries to Normandy via the English Channel.
- // 1946After the war, he completed his service at Fort Lewis in 1946. While waiting to be discharged in Fort Lewis, Rocky was part of a number of amateur boxing duels for his unit. The same year, this budding boxer won the ‘Amateur Armed Forces’ boxing tournament, where he knocked out Lee Epperson in only three rounds.
- // 1946It was also in 1946 that Rocky came back to his hometown, and appeared for the selection trials of the ‘Chicago Cubs’ baseball team. The trials did not turn out to be well, as he could not make the throw accurately. He then started training for boxing with his long-time friend Allie Colombo.
- // 1947In 1947, Rocky met Barbara Cousins, who was the daughter of retired Brockton police official. Four years later, they married and had a daughter named Mary Ann. They also adopted a son and named him Rocco Kevin.
- // 1948In 1948, he started his professional boxing career and won against Harry Bilizarian. During this time, he was under the training of Charley Goldman.
- // 1951In 1951, with 37 wins under his belt, Rocky fought Joe Louis, his hero. Rocky knocked him out, but could not control his emotions after defeating the legendary boxing champion and he cried in Louis’ dressing room. But this fight was historical, as it established Rocky as a formidable competitor in the heavyweight section.
- // 1952In 1952, the famous fight between Rocky and Jersey Joe Alcott was held for the title of world heavyweight champion. Rocky won in the 13th round after a tough battle, when he defeated Alcott with an impeccable right punch that later became famous as ‘Susie Q’. In the same year, he also defeated Roland La Stanza.
- // 1954In 1954, Rocky won after a decision was made in his favour against Ezzard Charles, and almost lost the title in a rematch. In this match, Rocky cut his nose badly and the bleeding would not stop. While the doctor initiated to call off the game, Rocky punched Ezzard out in the eighth round.
- // 1955In 1955, Rocky again defended his title against Don Cockell. Although organized crime bosses wanted Rocky to lose, he was unstoppable. Also in the same year, he fought Archie Moore which was his last fight and knocked his opponent in the ninth round. In his last game, it is predicted that the attendance was over 40,000.
- // 1956In 1956, Rocky announced that he will retire and spend his time with his family. After his retirement from professional boxing, Rocky worked as a boxing commentator and referee for many matches.
- // 1961In 1961, the former heavyweight champion hosted a boxing show that telecast on a weekly basis in television.
- // 1969On his 46th birthday in 1969, the eminent boxing champion died in a plane crash.
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Rocky Marciano's FAQ
What is Rocky Marciano birthday?
Rocky Marciano was born at 1923-09-01
When was Rocky Marciano died?
Rocky Marciano was died at 1969-08-31
Where was Rocky Marciano died?
Rocky Marciano was died in Newton
Which age was Rocky Marciano died?
Rocky Marciano was died at age 45
Where is Rocky Marciano's birth place?
Rocky Marciano was born in Brockton
What is Rocky Marciano nationalities?
Rocky Marciano's nationalities is American
Who is Rocky Marciano spouses?
Rocky Marciano's spouses is Barbara Cousins
Who is Rocky Marciano siblings?
Rocky Marciano's siblings is Alice Marchegiano, Concetta Marchegiano, Elizabeth Marchegiano, Peter Marchegiano
Who is Rocky Marciano childrens?
Rocky Marciano's childrens is Mary Ann Marchegiano, Rocco Kevin Marchegiano
What was Rocky Marciano universities?
Rocky Marciano studied at Brockton High School
What is Rocky Marciano's cause of dead?
Rocky Marciano dead because of Plane Crash
What is Rocky Marciano's religion?
Rocky Marciano's religion is Catholicism
Who is Rocky Marciano's father?
Rocky Marciano's father is Pierino Marchegiano
Who is Rocky Marciano's mother?
Rocky Marciano's mother is Pasqualina Picciuto
What is Rocky Marciano's sun sign?
Rocky Marciano is Virgo
How famous is Rocky Marciano?
Rocky Marciano is famouse as Professional Boxer