Rocky Marciano
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Rocco Francis Marchegiano, better known as Rocky Marciano, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955. He held the world heavyweight championship from 1952 to 1956, and remains
Marciano in 1952
The Main Street of Brockton, Massachusetts, Rocky's hometown
Marciano's professional training routine was notable for being extremely strict and physically exhausting
Marciano landing a right hook in the 13th round to knockout Walcott and win the world heavyweight title, 1952
Joe Louis
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Joseph Louis Barrow was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed "the Brown Bomber", Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all
Rocky Marciano
…to his left side and was counted out. In one of the most memorable bouts of his career, Marciano faced his childhood hero, former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, who was well beyond his peak years. Louis had returned from retirement in an effort to settle financial obligations and remained a dangerous, determined…
Louis in 1941
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling in 1936
Louis in 1937
Louis in the Army