Rocky Marciano
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Sports
- Subcategories: Athletes
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present
Article abstract: Marciano retired as the only undefeated heavyweight champion in boxing history. The son of poor Italian immigrants, he dignified the legendary belt and brought great pride to the Italian American community.
Early Life
The first born of Pierino and Pasqualena Marchegiano, Rocco Francis Marchegiano survived a life-threatening bout with pneumonia in March, 1925. The experience presaged the determination that he would later show in the ring. The doctor who was attending eighteen-month-old Rocco advised the mother that if the youngster had...
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