Carmine Vingo: The Fighter Who Almost Ended Marciano’s Career
Roland La Starza? Ezzard Charles? Jersey Joe Walcott? No, according to the one and Rocky Marciano himself, Carmine Vingo is the man, the fighter, who … continue
Rocky Marciano
65 Years Ago Today – The Great Rocky Marciano Announced His Retirement At 49-0
A perfect fighting machine who left the ring with a spotless record. 49-0 with 43 KO’s. This was the record the one and only Rocky … continue
On This Day In 1955: When “The Rock” Went Out Perfect At 49-0
It was the great Rocky Marciano’s final fight, yet nobody knew it for a good few months. The unbeaten heavyweight king, 48-0, met light-heavyweight great … continue
Marciano Vs. Charles II – When “The Cincinnati Cobra” Almost Won By A Nose
Who gave Rocky Marciano his toughest fight? You might say Jersey Joe Walcott, from whom Rocky won the heavyweight title. You might care to say … continue
Rocky Marciano’s Last 5 Bouts Were Packed With Drama
Let’s examine Rocky Marciano’s five heavyweight title defences in wake of his one round demolition of 39-year old Jersey Joe Walcott on May 15, 1953: … continue
Tyson Fury Lists His Top-Five Greatest Heavyweights (says he would have beaten them all)
Bored with lists yet? Just lately, during the lockdown, many people have come out with lists, these lists compiling their greatest this, their greatest that … continue
Britain’s Don Cockell: The Light-Heavyweight Who Took A Brutal Beating From Marciano
Sporting a physique to rival that of Andy Ruiz, British warrior Don Cockell is best known for his brave but ultimately brutal and one-sided loss … continue
On This Day In 1953 – Rocky Marciano Scores His One And Only First-Round KO As Heavyweight Champ
The great Rocky Marciano scored a number of first-round knockouts during his perfect pro career – 11 in fact. Yet “The Rock” only scored one … continue
On This Day – The Great Rocky Marciano Announces His Retirement At 49-0
49-0 with 43 KO’s. This was the record the one and only Rocky Marciano said goodbye with on this day in April of 1956. Heavyweight … continue
VIDEO: Rocky Marciano – Championship Profile
Rocky Marciano is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champion boxers of all time, and not without sound reasoning. Marciano made his professional … continue