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About

Rocco Francis Marchegiano, best known as Rocky Marciano, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955 and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. He is the only heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated.

Nicknames
The Brockton Blockbuster, The Rock from Brockton

BIRTHDAY
September 1, 1923

BORN
Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

Nationality
American

DIED
August 31, 1969 (age 45)

CAUSE OF DEATH
Plane crash

Place of burial
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Florida, United States (Map)

HEIGHT
5ft 11 (1.8 m)

HANDEDNESS
Right-handed

TATTOOS
None

NET WORTH
$1 Million (1969)

Faith
Catholic

languages spoken
English

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