All boxersRoland La Starza
Boxing · Deceased57-9-0RECORD
27WINS BY KO / TKO
30WINS BY DECISION
66PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 12 May 1927 |
| Died | 30 Sep 2009 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1947–1961 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 7 Jul 1947 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Monroe Ratliff, 8 May 1961 |
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Background
Roland La Starza grew up in the Bronx, won five New York Golden Gloves titles as an amateur and turned professional in 1947, winning his first 37 fights. He twice fought Rocky Marciano, including a 1953 heavyweight title challenge, and later acted in television and films.
Fight history
66 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Monroe Ratliff | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 8 May 1961 | Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, US | ||
| Win | Ike Thomas | TKO | 3 | 2:20 | 21 Dec 1960 | Plaza Ballroom, Paterson, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Danny Logan | TKO | 7 | 0:45 | 30 Nov 1960 | Plaza Ballroom, Paterson, New Jersey, US | |
| Loss | Larry Zernitz | Decision (split) | 10 | 1 Dec 1958 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Al Anderson | Decision (split) | 10 | 8 Oct 1957 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy McMillan | TKO | 3 | 11 Jun 1957 | Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, US | ||
| Loss | Julio Mederos | KO | 5 | 1:37 | 2 Mar 1955 | Stadium, Miami, Florida, US | |
| Loss | Charley Norkus | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Dec 1954 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Loss | Don Cockell | Decision (points) | 10 | 30 Mar 1954 | Earls Court Arena, London, England | ||
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | TKO | 11 | 24 Sep 1953 | Polo Grounds, Manhattan, New York, US | For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Rex Layne | Decision (split) | 10 | 13 Feb 1953 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Rocky Jones | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Dec 1952 | Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Rocky Jones | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 Oct 1952 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Dan Bucceroni | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 May 1952 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joe McFadden | TKO | 5 | 2:07 | 18 Apr 1952 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York, US | |
| Win | Ralph Schneider | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Feb 1952 | Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Bill Wilson | KO | 4 | 1:46 | 1 Feb 1952 | Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US | |
| Loss | Dan Bucceroni | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Dec 1951 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Ted Lowry | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 Aug 1951 | Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US | ||
| Win | Gene Felton | KO | 3 | 11 Jun 1951 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US | ||
| Win | Vern Mitchell | TKO | 8 | 1:38 | 4 May 1951 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York, US | |
| Win | Keene Simmons | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Mar 1951 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Curt Kennedy | TKO | 6 | 2:26 | 5 Feb 1951 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| Win | Ted Lowry | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Jan 1951 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Duilio Spagnolo | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Oct 1950 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Keene Simmons | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 25 Aug 1950 | Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US | ||
| Win | Georgie Fuller | TKO | 9 | 1:50 | 13 May 1950 | Mara's Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, US | |
| Win | Jimmy Walls | KO | 3 | 0:58 | 1 May 1950 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | Decision (split) | 10 | 24 Mar 1950 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | César Brion | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 Dec 1949 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Walter Hafer | KO | 9 | 2:26 | 29 Oct 1949 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York, US | |
| Win | Joe Dominic | Decision (points) | 6 | 2 Sep 1949 | Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jackie Lyons | TKO | 5 | 29 Jul 1949 | Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US | ||
| Win | Harry Haft | TKO | 4 | 0:25 | 27 Jun 1949 | Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Jimmy Carollo | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 Jun 1949 | Queensboro Arena, Queens, New York, US | ||
| Win | Eldridge Eatman | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 28 Apr 1949 | Sunnyside Garden, Queens, New York, US | ||
| Win | Gino Buonvino | TKO | 6 | 0:32 | 25 Feb 1949 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | |
| Win | Bill Weinberg | Decision (points) | 8 | 14 Jan 1949 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Gene Gosney | TKO | 7 | 1:03 | 10 Dec 1948 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | |
| Win | Don Mogard | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 6 Nov 1948 | Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Mike Jacobs | Decision (points) | 6 | 20 Oct 1948 | Jamaica Arena, Queens, New York, US | ||
| Win | Don Mogard | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 Sep 1948 | Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Mel McKinney | KO | 4 | 1:29 | 30 Aug 1948 | Queensboro Arena, Queens, New York, US | |
| Win | Teddy Georges | TKO | 2 | 1:16 | 17 Aug 1948 | MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Oscar Goode | TKO | 4 | 1:29 | 27 Jul 1948 | MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Tony Gangemi | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 14 Jul 1948 | Jerome Stadium, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Benny Rusk | Decision (points) | 6 | 25 Jun 1948 | Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Freddie McManus | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 4 May 1948 | Park Arena, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | John Holloway | TKO | 5 | 1:31 | 24 Apr 1948 | Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Claude McClintock | Decision (points) | 6 | 7 Apr 1948 | State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Steve King | Decision (points) | 6 | 19 Mar 1948 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy White | KO | 2 | 0:29 | 24 Feb 1948 | Park Arena, The Bronx, New York, US | |
| Win | Frankie Reed | TKO | 4 | 14 Feb 1948 | Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Mike Belluscio | Decision (points) | 6 | 30 Jan 1948 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Luther McMillan | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 Dec 1947 | Park Arena, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Fred Ramsey | TKO | 4 | 1:01 | 13 Dec 1947 | Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Matt Mincy | Decision (points) | 6 | 1 Dec 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Lorne McCarthy | Decision (points) | 6 | 11 Nov 1947 | Park Arena, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Evans | Decision (points) | 6 | 31 Oct 1947 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, US | ||
| Win | Matt Mincy | Decision (points) | 6 | 21 Oct 1947 | Park Arena, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Zeke Brown | KO | 1 | 1:04 | 10 Oct 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York, US | |
| Win | Jim Johnson | KO | 1 | 9 Sep 1947 | Jerome Stadium, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Dodd | TKO | 4 | 3:00 | 25 Aug 1947 | Queensboro Arena, Queens, New York, US | |
| Win | Al Zappala | KO | 5 | 12 Aug 1947 | Jerome Stadium, The Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Zack Johnson | KO | 6 | 0:49 | 15 Jul 1947 | Jerome Stadium, The Bronx, New York, US | |
| Win | Dave Glanton | Decision (points) | 6 | 7 Jul 1947 | Queensboro Arena, Queens, New York, US | Pro debut |
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