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I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.
I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion.
I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all about the other fellow until you face him in the ring and the bell sounds for the fight.
I was on my face. I heard the count from one to 10. I kept telling myself that I had to get up, but I couldn't move. I couldn't make myself mov... (more Rocky Marciano quotes)
Rocky Marciano's actual real name was Rocco Francis Marchegiano.
Rocky Marciano defended the World Heavyweight title six times, five of which were knockouts.
Rocky Marciano was awarded the Boxing Writers of America Edward J. Neil Trophy 1952.
Rocky Marciano was an Italian-American Catholic.
Rocky Marciano is the only world champion of any weight class to retire undefeated and without any draws. There are some who consider him to be among the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time because of... (more Rocky Marciano trivia)
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