Rocky Marciano’s Death – Cause and Date

The boxer Rocky Marciano died at the age of 45. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Heavyweight boxing champion who compiled a career record of 49-0-0. He was known as the Brockton Blockbuster and successfully defended his title in six matches.

Met his wife-to-be Barbara in 1947 while he was a ditch digger for a gas company. They married in 1950 and had two children.

Quotes

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“In the ring, I never really knew fear.” (Rocky Marciano)

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“Why waltz with a guy for 10 rounds if you can knock him out in one?” (Rocky Marciano)

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“I don’t want to be remembered as a beaten champion.” (Rocky Marciano)

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“I was on my face. I heard the count from one to 10. I kept telling myself that I had to get up, but I couldn’t move. I couldn’t make myself move. It was the strangest feeling.” (Rocky Marciano)

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“What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you’re the heavyweight champion of the world?” (Rocky Marciano)