Marciano (49-0, 43 KOs), ... “Rocky Marciano couldn’t carry my jockstrap,” said a bitter Holmes moments after his controversial loss to Spinks.

1953: Rocky Marciano, making his first defense of his heavyweight title, scored a first-round knockout at Chicago Stadium over Jersey Joe Walcott, the man Marciano dethroned in a 13th-round KO the ...

Rocco Francis Marchegiano, better known as Rocky Marciano was born on Sept. 1, 1923, in Brockton, ... with 43 KOs. World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano is photographed in 1955.

Rocky Marciano's first fight with Jersey Joe Walcott in 1952 was a great one. Walcott was brilliant in his escape from Marciano's punches before the crusher that finished him in the 13th round.

Wednesday, November 19, 2003 Marciano right to the chin KOs champion Walcott By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com. Sept. 23, 1952. In storybook fashion, Rocky triumphs in Philadelphia.

Rocky Marciano competed as a professional boxer from 1947 to 1955. ... Marciano went through most of his opponents with decisive wins, scoring 43 of his 49 wins via T/KO.

1953 — In his first world heavyweight title defense, Rocky Marciano KOs former champion Jersey Joe Walcott in the 1st round at Chicago Stadium.

Rocky Marciano’s insane promise On Sunday, an Instagram page called Source Of Boxing posted a picture of Rocky Marciano and his mother and revealed some interesting facts about the boxer’s career.

BROCKTON — For a "wax museum" school project, 9-year-old Zelly Perez studied hometown hero Rocky Marciano. She even played him in class, complete with an embroidered boxing robe her mom got on ...

1953 — In his first world heavyweight title defense, Rocky Marciano KOs former champion Jersey Joe Walcott in the 1st round at Chicago Stadium.