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Rocky Marciano

“The Brockton Blockbuster”

Boxing · Deceased
49-0-0RECORD
43WINS BY KO / TKO
6WINS BY DECISION
49PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full nameRocco Francis Marchegiano
NicknameThe Brockton Blockbuster
Date of birth1 Sep 1923
Died31 Aug 1969
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceBrockton, Massachusetts, USA
Based inNot added yet
Weight classesHeavyweight
TrainersCharley Goldman
Height179 cm (5′10″)
Reach173 cm (68″)
StanceOrthodox
Years active1947–1955
StatusDeceased
Pro debut17 Mar 1947
Last fightWin vs Archie Moore, 21 Sep 1955

Details on this page were compiled from public information on 8 Oct 2026 (the record is as of that date).

Titles and honours

Background

Won the world heavyweight title by knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round in September 1952 and retired as champion in 1956 without a defeat.

Fight history

49 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeDateLocationNotes
WinArchie MooreKO921 Sep 1955New York City, USARetained world heavyweight title
WinDon CockellTKO916 May 1955San Francisco, California, USARetained world heavyweight title
WinEzzard CharlesKO817 Sep 1954New York City, USARetained world heavyweight title
WinEzzard CharlesDecision (unanimous)1517 Jun 1954New York City, USARetained world heavyweight title
WinRoland La StarzaTKO1124 Sep 1953New York City, USARetained world heavyweight title
WinJersey Joe WalcottKO115 May 1953Chicago, Illinois, USARetained world heavyweight title
WinJersey Joe WalcottKO1323 Sep 1952Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAWon world heavyweight title
WinHarry MatthewsKO228 Jul 1952–
WinBernie ReynoldsKO312 May 1952–
WinGino BuonvinoKO221 Apr 1952–
WinLee SavoldTKO (corner retirement)613 Feb 1952–
WinJoe LouisTKO826 Oct 1951New York City, USA
WinFreddie BeshoreKO427 Aug 1951–
WinRex LayneKO612 Jul 1951–
WinWillis ApplegateDecision (unanimous)1030 Apr 1951–
WinArt HenriTKO926 Mar 1951–
WinHarold MitchellTKO220 Mar 1951–
WinKeene SimmonsTKO829 Jan 1951–
WinBill WilsonTKO118 Dec 1950–
WinTed LowryDecision (unanimous)1013 Nov 1950–
WinJohnny ShkorTKO618 Sep 1950–
WinGino BuonvinoTKO1010 Jul 1950–
WinEldridge EatmanTKO35 Jun 1950–
WinRoland La StarzaDecision (split)1024 Mar 1950–
WinCarmine VingoKO630 Dec 1949–
WinPhil MuscatoTKO519 Dec 1949–
WinPat RichardsTKO22 Dec 1949–
WinJoe DominicKO27 Nov 1949–
WinTed LowryDecision (unanimous)1010 Oct 1949–
WinTommy DiGiorgioKO426 Sep 1949–
WinPete LouthisKO316 Aug 1949–
WinHarry HaftKO318 Jul 1949–
WinDon MogardDecision (unanimous)1023 May 1949–
WinJimmy EvansTKO32 May 1949–
WinJimmy WallsKO311 Apr 1949–
WinArtie DonatoKO128 Mar 1949–
WinJohnny PretzieTKO521 Mar 1949–
WinGilley FerronTKO214 Dec 1948–
WinJames Patrick ConnollyTKO129 Nov 1948–
WinBob JeffersonTKO24 Oct 1948–
WinGilbert CardoneKO130 Sep 1948–
WinBill HardemanKO120 Sep 1948–
WinHumphrey JacksonKO113 Sep 1948–
WinJimmy WeeksTKO130 Aug 1948–
WinEddie RossKO123 Aug 1948–
WinBobby QuinnKO39 Aug 1948–
WinJohn EdwardsKO119 Jul 1948–
WinHarry BilazarianTKO112 Jul 1948–
WinLee EppersonKO317 Mar 1947–