Marciano, Rocky
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| Name |
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| Birthname | Marchegiano, Rocco Francis | ||||
| born on | 1 September 1923 at 17:20 (= 5:20 PM ) | ||||
| Place | Brockton, USA, 42n05, 71w01 | ||||
| Timezone | EDT h4w (is daylight saving time) | ||||
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Biography
American boxer who won the heavyweight title in 1952 by defeating Joe Walcott. During his career, he had a perfect record, winning all 49 of his professional fights. He retired from the ring on 27 April 1956 and was elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1967.
Died in a private plane crash on 31 August 1969 near Des Moines, IA.
Relationships
- friend relationship with Turman, Buddy (born 12 April 1933)
- (has as) teacher relationship with Bodak, Chuck (born 3 June 1916)
Events
- Work : Great Achievement 1952 (Won the heavyweight title)
Source Notes
Steinbrecher quotes B.C. in hand for the date, no time given. C.L quotes Drew for 5:20 PM but with the year 1924
Categories
- Vocation : Sports : Boxing
- Notable : Awards : Hall of Fame (Boxing)
- Notable : Book Collection : American Book
