Rocky Marciano: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 23

Rocky Marciano nearly blew 49-0 record when a shock knockdown in his final fight threatened undefeated streak

Rocky Marciano is famed for his legendary undefeated streak, although he almost blew his unbeaten record in his final fight. After winning his 48 previous fights, mostly by knockout, the legendary Rocky Marciano walked into his final bout against Archie Moore with a chance to go 49-0, a record that only Floyd Mayweather would overtake in 2017.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 23

Rocky Marciano was knocked down for the first time by a boxer who refereed Muhammad Ali’s ‘Phantom Punch’ fight

Rocky Marciano retired undefeated, but nearly tasted defeat when he was knocked down in his first world title fight. The Brockton Blockbuster was only knocked down twice in his 49-fight career and remains one of the greatest Heavyweight fighters of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 31

Larry Holmes was prevented from equaling Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record by the brother of a man who defeated Muhammad Ali

Larry Holmes went 48-0 before losing to a fighter whose sibling triumphed over Muhammad Ali. ‘The Easton Assassin’ was a tremendous competitor inside the ring, renowned for his classy jab and ring IQ.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 10

Rocky Marciano received criticism after knocking out opponent with a massive right hand

On this day: Rocky Marciano finished his opponent with a massive punch. With an all-action style, ‘The Brockton Blockbuster’ cemented his status as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 18

What happened when Muhammad Ali went to war with Rocky Marciano in ‘The Super Fight’?

Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano exchanged massive punches in ‘The Super Fight’. In their respective careers, the pair of heavyweight titans proved themselves as two of the greatest boxers of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 4

Injury forces history-making four-weight world champion to retire at 29 years old

Although boxers hanging up their gloves at the top of the sport is uncommon, all fans wish that athletes are able to leave the game on their own accord.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 27

Rocky Marciano got dropped in his final fight before bouncing back to win via knockout and retire with a 49-0 record

Rocky Marciano produced an epic comeback in the last-ever fight of his legendary career. At the peak of his powers, ‘The Brockton Blockbuster’ was a genuine superstar, mesmerizing fans with his all-action style inside the ring.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Unbeaten Legacy Vs Longevity: Marciano And Holmes Compared

In the history of boxing, few names are as revered as Larry Holmes and Rocky Marciano. Despite their very distinct contributions, both former world heavyweight champions have left their mark on the sport's long history.

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20 iconic fictional characters that you may not know were named after actual people

What's in a name, you ask? In these 20 character names, it's other people's real names.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 15

Rocky Marciano knocked a boxing legend out cold to win the world heavyweight championship in an epic fight

Rocky Marciano rendered a boxing superstar unconscious with a devastating combination. In his esteemed career, ‘The Brockton Blockbuster’ cemented his status as one of the greatest fighters who has ever lived.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 11

Muhammad Ali gave honest opinion on whether he could’ve beaten Rocky Marciano in a fight

Muhammad Ali gave a fascinating take on what would’ve happened if he had battled it out with Rocky Marciano. In his sparkling career, ‘The Greatest’ cemented his status as one of the best trash-talkers of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 2

Was Rocky Marciano really undefeated?… The one man many believe beat ‘The Brockton Blockbuster’

Rocky Marciano has an unblemished 49-0 record, but are those numbers a reflection of reality? In his remarkable career, ‘The Brockton Blockbuster’ cemented his status as one of the greatest of all time, utilizing his unrivalled engine and granite chin to dominate his era.