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One of my favorite stories about Rocky came from Archie Moore. After his fight with Marciano, Archie was asked when he realized he was in trouble. His response was “in the first round”. The interviewer mentioned that since Archie knocked Rocky down in the first round how could he know he was in trouble? Archie said, “I hit him harder than I ever hit any man, and he got up mad”.
Never heard that thanks for posting!
Archie Moore was a senior citizen by the time they fought
@@kevinmoton7326 Archie Moore was still great and hadn't lost a thing at that point, he was fighting a great fight. He had 42 more fights after that one only losing 3 so he was definitely still a great fighter.
@@dirtyjew1974 Archie was great for a 41 year old man. Right
@@kevinmoton7326 Your facts are incorrect. ActuallyMoore was 38 years old for this fight not 41. And just a few months before the Marciano fight, Archie defeated the #1 HW contender Nino Valdez. That victory over Valdez coupled with the running of his mouth saying he could beat Rocky earned him a title shot
49 wins, 43 knockouts, 0 defeats. Rocky Marciano, a hero to all those who are told they can't.
@@Corina_June_Cunningham whos career is the most impressive?
The dude is Italian the mobb was powerful in his days trust me is not the greatest I don't see why people can't use their brain
@@Yahweh430Why trust you? Who are you? I'll tell you who. Nobody. Stop talking nonsense
@@jeffcapes-hy3tr he really not don't understand how the world works my dude you don't understand their a group of people that controls everything in every sport you dit understand mind control or anything dat Italian people was looking at s bad no good people around dat time because of the mobb so they used him to make his people look better than how they was being look at that time dude lost 4 fights to amateur fighters turn pro and never lose at fight yeah rite then he retired at 32 we know a lot of great fighters dat didn't start losing til they was pass there prime he retired in his prime dat not impressive at all
@@Yahweh430 wow, I hence serious jealousy lmao 😂
When I was a youngster, I asked my Dad who his favorite fighter was of all time. Without hesitation, he said ROCKY! I asked why and he said, "Son, when I was in Korea, I saved all my money every time Rocky fought and I bet it all on him no matter what. Every penny. I would stay in the barracks that weekend and wait for the result. He never failed me. How can he not be my favorite fighter, son?" Right again, Dad :)
R.I.P.
Great story my dad also spent time in Korea.
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez I guess you're not a fan. Ok.
@@brotherderek He's spamming bullsht with multiple accounts on EVERY single Marciano video, as many as several dozen comments per video. I'm convinced Rocky banged his mom at this point 😂
@@brotherderek Both Ted Lowry and Roland LaStarza went to their graves saying they beat overrated Rocco Francis Marchegiano first fight, and all the newspaper reporters and fans ringside agreed. The Great authentic Heavyweight Larry Holmes referred to little Rocco padding his record by fighting his brother Peter Marchegiano on at least 3 or 4 occasions so as to boost his record, his brother fought under alias names ..this has also been mentioned in various books. Marchegiano's 49-0 record is FLAWED.
No steroids, no millionaire payments, no social media, no luxury objects. Rocky Marciano is a true champion!
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Maybe little white Rocky could have beaten that circus clown Jess Willard who was paraded around for 4 years without a single fight. Or maybe he could have even beat that other circus clown Primo Carnera who was daily alcoholic (like Andre the Giant) and 100% mafioso controlled. The ‘ambling alp’ was an awful boxer with gigantism or acromegaly (like Andre the Giant). He was promoted as a monster because of his size, but he was really clumsy and couldn`t punch with his full weight, he was completely exposed by Joe Louis who easily battered Primo into submission.
Rocky was the best Heavyweight ever.
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Rocky was the best
The fact that Ali, the champ, only ever called Marciano champ says enough. It’s like Tyson to Ali. The level of respect and dignity is astronomical.
Greatly said. truth, too. imho.
@@margot9215 Marciano would have detroyed ali rocky's career knockout-to-win percentage of 87.8% remains one of the highest in heavyweight boxing history. he would of worked ali
@@margot9215 Ali himself admitted that he literally wasn't that powerful but he was quick meanwhile Marciano was not very technical or fast but he knocked out people way bigger than him like Joe Lewis also Ali's career is not that great meanwhile Marciano was literally undefeated by beating up people way bigger than him and taking all those punches without ever going down meanwhile Ali has lost fights before so yeah I don't think Ali would really stand a chance Ali would get knocked down by the one he called the unstoppable bull 🐂
Ali was being nice. He would've peppered Rocky Marciano. Sonny Liston would've out brawled Rocky Marciano. SMH. Far overrated. Rocky was far too small to beat Ali or Liston.
@@TruthHurtzandHealz Ali would have beaten Rocky on points. Rocky wouldn't catch him.
"He doesn't fight by the book, but I got hit by a Libaray today" just imagine that quote being about you and the person to say it was Joe Louis! That's the best complement a fighter could ever get
Joe Louis's speed power and precision between 1935-1942 would of wrecked Rocky. People shouldn't judge Louis in 1951, 15 years after he destroyed Max Baer, king Lewinsky, Primo Carnera and other capable fighters. Louis was a killer, ring terror, in his prime which was not the 1950s.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 Louis was the better boxer no doubt. But no one knocked the rock out!
@@studentofsweetscience6922 Marciano's largest opponent was 6ft 4inches and he paralysed the guy. Rocky had a custom bag that was 270 pounds... 170 pounds more than a standard bag... I think somebody lighter than his own punching bag wouldn't be much trouble
@@studentofsweetscience6922 Ali went toe to toe with Liston and got a TKO within a round... he may have an 84 inch reach but that's at most 4 inches more than the reach of someone Marciano paralysed, for Marciano's style all that reach does is mean he has to move across more ground increasing the power of his punches, it means when he's on the inside Liston can't respond as his arms are too long. Does this mean an automatic win for Marciano no, but reach is the wrong thing to bring up in Liston vs Marciano.
@@wellwell7950 I agree with your first comment, but Liston threw that 2nd fight everyone including Ali knew it.
Rocky fought with relentless fury.....endless cardio....fists of steel....and a humble and true gentleman outside of the ring.
Walcott Lost (20) times and was KOd (6) times!
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 in a area of fixed fights , come on man Ali got the shuffle from jersey Joe , he displayed it in the marciano fight as well as his ability to slip punches and outstanding all round boxing ability in addition he showed his pride by choosing to go toe to toe with the rock , definitely one of the greatest and most underrated,
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 BoxRec has officially listed these Rocky Marciano opponents as middleweights and light heavyweights: Eddie Ross - division "Middleweight" Harry Bilazarian - division "Middleweight" Ezzard Charles - division "Light heavy" Archie Moore - division "Light heavy" Harry Matthews - division "Light heavy" Harry Haft - division "Light heavy" Ted Lowry - division "Light heavy" Willis Applegate - division "Light heavy" Bob Jefferson - division "Light heavy" Shouldn't one have to beat credible Heavyweight opponents to be respected as a legitimate Heavyweight champion? Did the Klitschko brothers have the luxury of fightin middleweights and light heavyweights? Does King Fury have the luxury of fightin middleweights and light heavyweights? Marciano's extra-small era was a huge contributing factor towards the "cruiserweight" division being created. There comes a point the size disparity becomes a bridge too far even for outstanding smaller boxers. Little Rocky was only 31 when he up-n "QUIT" during his prime. He only fought a measly 7 years while everyone else was fightin 20 years!!! Many heavyweights coulda retired undefeated if they'd-a "QUIT" after only 7 years!!! Had he kept fightin he woulda faced the likes of Patterson, Machen, Johansson, Folley, Liston, Jones, Clay, Terrell, Cleveland and Chuvalo just to name a few. What Marciano did to his family is unforgivable. During his retirement speech and his appearance on the Ed Sullivan show he said, "I want to spend more time with my family." That's not True. It was all a lie. He immediately abandoned his kids and wife to sleep with thousands then left them penniless--@ 1993/08/23 THE ROCK - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 Little Marciano didn't win all his fights. His first fight vs. LaStarza was officially called a draw! That is until the mafioso stepped in on Rocky's behalf. We do know factually that Ross, Eatman, and Louthis took-a-dive. Was it for $$$ or were they forced to protect themselves and their families from the same folks that protected Marciano? "Amazing recovery by Eddie Ross after being KO'd by Rocky Marciano the previous day."-(word for word from BoxRec). (It was commonplace to take-dives and pad records during this era). That is correct, in less than 24 hours 170 lb Eddie Ross also fought 160 lb Billy Sparks who had 6 wins 11 losses. Ross also fought 10 amateurs with 0-0-0 debut records! These guys are middleweights fightin as Heavyweights. This division is beyond despicable. Eldridge Eatman was 22-20-5 with an abysmal 22% KO's. "Eatman proved no opposition for Marciano", according to the Providence Journal, "Marciano hit Eatman with a right in the 3rd round, and Eatman went down after that, though it didn't appear he was hit." -(Eatman obviously took-a-dive). The last 9 fights Eatman had leading up to his fight with Marciano he went 1 win 8 losses. Shamefully disturbing. Pete Louthis was 32-13-5 with an abysmal 35% KO's. Pete fought amateur Willie James with a 0-0-0 debut record only 2 fights before facing Marciano. Pete fought 10 amateurs with 0-0-0 debut records! For Pete's sake he also fought another 20 opponents that had 10 or less fights. Pete's profession was padding records. Marciano fought at least 25 different Pete's! This isn't even professional boxing. It's more reminiscent to the Jack Dempsey days when they simply walked-in and took bouts for room and board. Pugilist negotiated payments to throw matches, while others "took a dive" merely to avoid injury and pick up an easy pay cheque. I understand throwing matches also happened before Rocky's time and after Rocky's time. But the 1950s boxing era was the pinnacle for corruption and 100% monopolized. Padding records and taking dives didn't happen once a month, it was the daily norm. It factually happened and cannot ever be swept under the carpet. Remember the National Prohibition of alcohol during the 20s and 30s. Italian Kingpins like Al Capone were able to rack in $100 million each year thanks to the overwhelming business opportunity of illegal booze. The majority of extortion and loansharking criminal gangs were Italian. Lucky Luciano, Johnny Torrio, Al Capone, Vito Genovese, John Gotti, Carlo Gambino, thousands of bosses, underbosses and soldiers etc. It was all Sicilian. The day after Rocco Marchegiano retired he immediately abandoned his kids and wife to sleep with thousands. He also started his loansharking business--(psychosis and other symptoms he suffered)--@ 1993/08/23 THE ROCK - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI Marciano was killed flying to Des Moines to pick up $35 thousand. Problem was he knowingly flew during severe weather with an amateur pilot. Mr Greedy Infidel got what he deserved for what he did to his family.
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 The Marciano Tapes #6 @3:40 Marciano confesses Carmine Vingo hit the back of his head on the plywood flooring. He said, "it so happened that Vingo hit his head on the flooring, and it sent him unconscious. He was paralyzed a little bit in his fingers and hands. There was a change in the ruling, from then on padding was put on the ring of the flooring." Rocky's manager Al Weill said the same thing in Marciano's biography 'Unbeaten', "Vingo hit his head on the flooring, then he went unconscious." So after all this time it was the plywood flooring that partially paralyzed Vingo, not Marciano's punch. It's no wonder Vingo said, "I WAS SLAUGHTERED FOR A CROWD" --source: The Saturday Evening Post by Carmine Vingo as told by Seymour Shubin Nobody knows how that particular ring in 1949 was actually constructed at that particular venue. Regardless of the flooring, Vingo "tooth-pick" Bingo was 6' 4" 189 lbs with an abysmal 38% KO's. A closer look at his eighteen opponents: #1) Vingo 188¼ vs Barney Metten 192¾ lbs CAREER 6 wins 3 losses with 44% KO's (F-level). #2) Vingo 187 lbs vs Fred Ramsey 186 lbs CAREER 8 wins 12 losses with 28% KO's (F-level). #3) Vingo 190 lbs vs Earl Turner 198 lbs CAREER 2 wins 21 losses with 0% KO's (F-level). Turners only purpose was padding records. #4) Vingo 190 lbs vs George Washington 187 lbs CAREER 12 wins 33 losses with 17% KO's (F-level). Another paid diver. #5) Vingo 194½ lbs vs Joe Lindsay 182½ lbs CAREER 28 wins 7 losses with 29% KO's (C-level)( "VINGO LOSES" ). #6) Vingo 194 lbs vs Freddie McManus 179½ lbs CAREER 18 wins 19 losses with 7% KO's (F-level). #7) Vingo 197 lbs vs Tommy DiGiorgio 183½ lbs CAREER 9 wins 15 losses with 4% KO's (F-level). #8) Vingo 192 lbs vs Jimmy Walls 189½ lbs CAREER 20 wins 41 losses with 8% KO's (F-level). Another diver. #9) Vingo 189½ lbs vs Tommy DiGiorgio 183½ lbs CAREER 9 wins 15 losses with 4% KO's (F-level). "SECOND TIME" Vingo fights this F-level undercard boxer. Why? #10) Vingo 188 lbs vs Johnny Williams 183 lbs CAREER 2 wins 13 losses with 6% KO's (F-level). This isn't even boxing anymore. It's charity for the homeless. #11) Vingo 188 lbs vs Don Mogard 191¼ lbs CAREER 20 wins 16 losses with 15% KO's (D to F-level). #12) Vingo 195 lbs vs Freddie McManus 178 lbs CAREER 18 wins 19 losses with 7% KO's (F-level). "SECOND TIME" Vingo fights this F-level opponent. Why? #13) Vingo 195 lbs vs Ernie Conyer 191½ lbs CAREER 5 wins 9 losses with 21% KO's (F-level). #14) Vingo 185 lbs vs Ernie Conyer 187½ lbs CAREER 5 wins 9 losses with 21% KO's (F-level). "SECOND TIME" Vingo fights this F-level opponent. Why? #15) Vingo 188½ lbs vs Joe Modzele 183 lbs CAREER 18 wins 8 losses with 26% KO's (D to F-level). Light heavyweights moonlighting as Heavyweights were dime a dozen back then. #16) Vingo 192½ lbs vs George Washington 189 lbs CAREER 12 wins 33 losses (F-level). "SECOND TIME" Vingo fights this F-level diver. VINGO FOUGHT "FOUR" (4) OPPONENTS "TWICE" WITHIN 16 BOUTS. Why? #17) Vingo 193 lbs vs Al Robinson 193 lbs CAREER 0 wins 5 losses with 0% KO's (F-level). Vingo actually fights a debuting amateur just before he faces Rocky. Why? This isn't even funny anymore. #18) Vingo 189 lbs vs Rocky Marciano 180¼ lbs CAREER 49 wins 0 losses with 87.76% KO's (A-level). Vingo was completely outclassed and never had a chance from the get-go. I saw their Getty Museum pics and Marciano didn't have a single mark on his face, and his eyes were wide open and clear. What they did to Carmine was a travesty! *THE WORST PREDETERMINED 16-2 BOXING RESUME OF ALL TIME All this time i was mislead into believing that Vingo was this twenty year old superstar being prepped to become the next Heavyweight champ. Instead he was prepped for "SLAUGHTER JUST TO PLEASE A CROWD" --Carmine Vingo [ Sad part is little Marciano fights at least 40 of these homeless F-level walk-ins who were simply fightin for room and board ]
Marciano never slowed down, either. He moved with the same intensity in the last round as he did in the first. Incredibly disciplined and athletic fighter. He wasn't stylish, but he did have technique.
Rocky Marcianon e njoh nepermjet You Tube. Nuk konstatoj stil as teknike. Konstatoi goditjen me grusht te forte,goditje me batipal pneumatik!!!
@@bobbyd5276 Another new account. How many do you have now? 20-25? And you wonder why i call you freak boy
"If Marciano hits you on the jaw, flush, you go.........you just go." -- Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
"Marciano was a grim, destroying type of fighter." -- Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
@@bobbyd5276 I dobt he would lose that much but yeah he might lose if he contiued to fight that's why he got retired earlier. What a genius man was.
It is kinda sad to see these days that when people talk about greatest of all time, no one talks about Marciano no more.. Seems like he has been forgotten. Thanks for posting this.
Because there are greater fighters who fought among the greatest eras and which point to the fact he went undefeated in an era just before the 60s70s - the greatest heavyweight era of all time
I think he's the greatest ever
@@tommcg7564 when the legends themselves say they wouldn't be able to beat him, they mean it.. Yes it is a sign of respect but when people like fury, evander and liston(dude has gg ego) himself said they won't have, it means he really was a Tank.. Dude takes punches as if he is a punching bag, closes in slowly and Boom.. Tbh, Marciano is the GOAT
Recency bias. It will happen to Muhammed Ali aswell. Look at football, basketball and every other sport
@@SilencedButNotForgotten exactly..same happened with Wilt Chamberlain, Pele, Bird, Matthew Hayden etc
189lbs, shortest reach in HW history, one of the shortest in height, smallest hands in HW history, but also, one of the best chins, one of the hardest punches and all while fighting bigger opponents, some significantly bigger. He ran 5-6 miles every single day, 10-12 miles when a fight was announced, 12-15 miles on fight week, trained with a 300lb heavy bag, and never took a day off. Marciano was simply one of the biggest savages to have ever competed in combat sports.
Pure heart 💯
Yeah,, as Duva said 189 was with as much Vaseline,, Water on his head,, Weights in his shoes. He was a strong 184 tops. Its amazing at 200,, 180's??? Freaky!!
@@bobbyd5276 Lmao!! We know?? Yeah ok. So the great Mr Charles, Roman L,, they took those horrid beat downs to protect someon?? Charles would have went down in history as a top 10 HW of alltime,,,, if Rocky didn't exist. Your Idea,,, Your FOR SURE KNOWING,, flies in the face of some of histories best analysts,, Opponent trainers,, and writers friend. Rocky was for real!! As the greats= Mohammed once said,,," I'm not sure If I would win,, He is a much smaller man. If He was 6', 205,, Yeah,, he hits too hard,, Dont think I could do it." You might wanna research past what You think YOU KNOW. peace friend. PS.. THE 50's were like many eras in sports post war. The fact that a guy beats EVERYONE they put in front of him, always makes that era look week. I seem to recall the same being said about the Holmes Stretch for a time. But,,,,I was at some of those fights,, I know better. He,Like Rocky, Was just Too hard to beat.
Shortest? He was 6"0, I love marciano but Tyson is shorter and has less reach
@@christpierre rocky 5ft10 , and Tyson hand is really big.
My Mother grew up down the street from Rocky. He would walk by the family home in Brockton bouncing a rubber ball on his way to work. He's one of the greatest legends of sports and I'm glad his legacy is renewed here online.
Y'all white Marciano lovers fail to ever mention Marciano's Forced retirement. Why? Because Marciano couldn't take the pain anymore from two confirmed nose surgeries, hand surgery, hundreds of stitches, chronic back pain and constant migraines cause his head was used as a Pinata constantly gettin smacked around,, here,, you hit me five times,, and I'll hit you back one time,, Duh. And all that talk about retiring for his family nonsense was simply a bull•••• publicity stunt because he immediately abandoned his family and left them penniless when he perished
@@blackdavidfrostnDesMoines source?
@@blackdavidfrostnDesMoines source?
Roids ain't gonna make little white Rocky's penguin 🐧 alligator 🐊 dwarfism arms grow longer? Besides, if ya put 25 lbs on Rocky he would have moved slower than molasses, and he'd still need the use of a stepladder inorder to reach King Fury.
After little white Rocky abruptly 'Quit' boxing during his 'Prime' he immediately abandoned his family to sleep with thousands, then left them penniless. What a soab - Classy guy though.
My all-time hero in boxing, the underdog with no specific style, 49-0 with 43 Ko, just heart and soul. Rocky Legend Marciano 🏆
Suzy Q, hyper-conditioning, and a granite chin helped too.
"From the beginning and all through the buildup of the Walcott vs. Louis 1 fight in 1947, the press criticized Walcott. In no time at all, his age became a huge subject of debate. Every sports reporter claimed that Jersey Joe was at least 38 years old. Others said he was older. Sportswriters dubbed him 'Pappy', 'elderly', 'ancient', and 'aging' were commonly used to describe Walcott. Since he was born at home and not in a hospital he could not prove his age with a birth certificate that was filed when he was born. Walcott had to have a birth certificate for the different state boxing commission's inorder to continue boxing. Needless to say Walcott haphazardly created and filed a birth certificate in 1936 when he was in his mid-twenties at the Camden Bureau of Vital Statistics." *It's all there in Walcott's biography Chapter 9 page 71. If Walcott was 38 when he fought Louis in 1947 wouldn't that put him at 43 when he fought Rocky in 1952?* As flat-footed Rocky slowly shuffled towards Walcott why didn't he move to his left or right like he was previously doing? Bcz his ring-worn 40 year old legs were washed. Hey, it happens to us all. Nobody escapes father time!
*"From the beginning and all through the buildup of the Walcott vs. Louis 1 fight in 1947, the press criticized Walcott. In no time at all, his age became a huge subject of debate. Every sports reporter claimed that Jersey Joe was at least 38 years old. Others said he was older. Sportswriters dubbed him 'Pappy', 'elderly', 'ancient', and 'aging' were commonly used to describe Walcott. Since he was born at home and not in a hospital he could not prove his age with a birth certificate that was filed when he was born. Walcott had to have a birth certificate for the different state boxing commission's inorder to continue boxing. Needless to say Walcott haphazardly created and filed a birth certificate in 1936 when he was in his mid-twenties at the Camden Bureau of Vital Statistics."* It's all there in Walcott's biography Chapter 9 page 71. If Walcott was 38 when he fought Louis in 1947 wouldn't that put him at 43 when he fought Rocky in 1952?
There are few Heavyweight champions in the history of boxing that are better known for their losses than their wins. Walcott's high profile losses is what elevated his status and built up his credentials, not his wins. During his peak championship years, Walcott scored 7 wins with 5 KO's. Only one of those KO's came against a ranked fighter, that being Charles. During this time Walcott also lost 7 times and suffered 10 count KO's 3 times and a 9 count once. In total fights during this time Walcott's record was 7-7. In title fights he went 2-6 with 1 KO win and 3 KO losses. He fought 3 different men in his 8 title fights, was defeated by each of them twice, KO'd by two of them and only defeated one of them. *The fact that Walcott was granted (6) title attempts in a (5) year span speaks volumes about how weak the Heavyweight division must have been at this time. And ""Five"" of these title opportunities came immediately after a Walcott loss!!!* Had Walcott been fighting in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, there is no-way he would have been granted this many opportunities after losing so-many title attempts. Walcott scored 32 KO's in 70 fights. The only two ranked fighters Walcott ever KO'd was an off the floor 10th round win over Curtis Sheppard and the lightning in the bottle KO of Ezzard Charles. In his overall career Walcott had a 49-20-1 record and was KO'd 6 times. Based on these less than impressive stats it is difficult to consider him anymore than a good Journeyman. Walcott should at best be remembered not as a great Heavyweight champion, but a good *C-LEVEL* Journeyman. *If a fighter today had ((20)) losses he'd be considered F-LEVEL all day every day. Lennox only lost twice and his top-10 ranking has suffered ever since, yet Walcott continuously gets praised and glorified,, for what? Beating a tiny low-power 182 lb Heavyweight paper-champ* (Charles) *who 'Admitted' having ALS symptoms vs. Walcott in 1951.* Charles said, *"I didn't seem to be able to get away,"* he recalled, *"I didn't have the same coordination."*
Journeyman Joe Walcott lost throughout his entire career, beginning, middle, end. *He's only remembered for his losses, Not his wins!* Who did he beat? His only respectable win came against Middleweight turned Light heavyweight Charles who factually had Lou Gehrig's disease when they fought in 1951. Walcott lost to Middleweights Mays ,, Palmer ,, Ketchell ,, AND Light heavyweights Charles "twice" ,, Fox "twice" ,, Maxim ,, Brothers ,, and Taylor. *Would C-LEVEL Journeyman Joe be a Great Heavyweight today? How could he be, when he consistently lost to Middleweights and Light heavyweights throughout his entire career, beginning, middle, end.*
43 knockouts in 49 fights with no losses is very impressive for a 5 foot 10 Heavyweight especially in that era.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 Why, because they make the steroid queens of today feel ashamed of their weakness?
@@studentofsweetscience6922 personal life aside, he is one of the best ever, period
I love Monday morning qbs.
He'd be a great cruiserweight today. He couldn't fight Tyson Fury... unless he had a ladder.
@@mikemonroe4661 Or Tyson could box him on his knees.
Rocky Marciano was 5"10 with a 67 inch wingspan and started boxing at 24 and went Undefeated at heavyweight.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 bullshit. He had never been arrested for anything. He was a friend to some of my family and they had a lot of love and respect for him. You're thinking of LaMotta, a real thug.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 tbh with that type of money and fame most men would turn into a shell of themselves.
Throughout much of his boxing career, he fought with a back injury.
Who else was 5'10"? TYSON. MUST BE SOMTHING ABOUT 5'10".
@@mikeporro3311 Mike Tyson stands exactly 6 ft tall. Trust me. And I believe around 206 lbs during his prime. 2" taller and about 20 lbs heavier than Rocky Marciano.
There will NEVER be another Marciano, the man simply wasn't human. He's the fighter all other heavyweights have aspired to match and surpass, but none have ever done it. 'God took the best when he took Rocky Marciano' -Joe Louis
The only comparison was Tyson in his prime. But we all know how and why Tyson's prime wasn't very long. Which is a real shame really.
@@xtlm I mean he went 5 years undefeated. I wouldn’t call that a “short prime.” But I get what you’re saying. He lost 4 years of his 20s in prison
@@xtlm tyson in his prime lost to buster douglas
Rocky was human. That is what made him great. What he did with his human nature is what makes him so compelling and inspiring. His will to win is something we all have. His will to win was forged deep in the furnace of his soul and many of us will never get close to approaching our inner fire.
@@yes-qw6om that wasn't his prime. He was still young but he was mentally struggling and out of shape
The guy never stopped throwing punches, for the whole fight !!!! His cardio must have been next level. What a true boxing legend.
never stopped throwing them and never stopped taking them, a true legend indeed
@@xthinkfast and back then title fights were 15 rounds, not 12. Though nearly none of his fights went to decision anyway :D
Eli did say that his one sparring session did last a whopping 225 rounds!
"Marciano was a grim, destroying type of fighter." -- Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
"If Marciano hits you on the jaw, flush, you go.........you just go." -- Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
He had no sensation of pain. The opponent landed blow after blow, he smiled and started knocking them down. Reminds me of the Rocky quote - "It doesn't matter how hard you can land blows, it's about how many blows you can take and still get up and ask for more." Respect.
@@bobbyd5276 ok blackie
@@bobbyd5276 tyson lost many times. Marciano never lost. Irrefutable.
@@bobbyd5276 but he never lost. He beat them all. Only heavyweight to never lose.
@@bobbyd5276 Yeah, I'm often jealous of chimps. Being a human, I yearn to be an ape.
@@mikemcgrath6150 Why'd you even bother having a discussion with this colored woke brother? She will continue to put across the "heavy build" factor of blacks, ahead of brains of the white race, knowing little that strength doesn't win fights. She just had had some education in English and she wants to flaunt her white man hate by blabbering rubbish in the language of her ancestor's master. Let her.
What I find most interesting is the way his opponents described it. " He literally beat me to the ground" There was no excuses for losing, no blame on the trainer, or gloves, or whatever it may be.
You're talking about times when Men used to fight.
@@Corina_June_Cunningham ok and
@@Corina_June_Cunningham Rationalize it however you want. 49-0. It will never change, set in stone. Suck on that.
@@Jabbing_Jack ok
@@Jabbing_Jack and
Marciano was humble!! Something most pro athletes are missing!
I agree Marciano and there is only one like him Floyd Mayweather Jr they are both the most humble boxers in history.
@@CUNDUNDO lol did you just say floyd mayweather jr is humble? 🤣🤣🤣
@@yes-qw6om He had to be kidding.
@@johnreidy2804 yeah he was, i think he confused mayweather with floyd patterson
Roland LaStarza's interview about his two fights with Marciano: About their 1st fight Rollie said, *"I'm sure as income taxes that I outscored him. I honestly feel I was the winner. Every reporter there said I was robbed. Before the first fight Al Weill promised us a return immediately if the fight was close. The next day he said, 'We don't want to go back.' After that he avoided us for 3 ½ years."* LaStarza discounted the stories about the damage Marciano inflicted on his arms in their second fight. *"There was a rumor after the fight that he hurt my shoulders and arms a lot, but the truth was that I had weak elbows from the fight before, and they were giving me trouble. With the state of my elbows I really could not give a good account of myself. During the fight I was under the influence of pain killers and I really needed them. Marciano couldn't hit me for the first five rounds.Then in the sixth I got hit on my bad elbow, the strength went out of me, and I just stood there from then on. He tried his damnedest to KO me but I was still standing in the end.* Lastarza was interviewed by James Dusgate November 1990 Ring magazine 'A RIVALRY FOR THE AGES: ROLAND LaSTARZA REMEMBERS THE MARCIANO WARS' page 46.
Marciano is the perfect example on how the honest acknowledgement of your shortcomings can be the decisive factor in optimizing your strenghts. Also, how lots of determination, resilience, self-knowledge and hard work can turn a man into a legend.
Since 1979 Rocky isn't even an authentic Heavyweight not to mention 224+lbs Super Heavyweight. Just bcz 175 lbs was Heavyweight back then doesn't mean it is today. Don't matter how tough the little guy was, ain't no 5' 9" 184 lb man with flyweight reach gonna beat all the Giants of modern times. If size doesn't matter why hasn't there been another 184 lb Heavyweight champion since Little Rocky's Little era 4 generations ago? It's no wonder Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward said, *"Marciano was too small. He really wasn't a Heavyweight. 5' 10", exceptionally short arms, very clumsy, cut easy, had troubled balance. 188 lbs was just too small."* @ Emanuel Steward: Ali all time greatest, Klitschko number eight *Walcott was 40, Moore 42, Charles had ALS and Louis was washed. Name one, just one 'Prime' all time great boxer Rocky beat? Failing to name even one proves my comment rings true. Show me any respected boxing publication or analyst that claims Walcott Charles Moore Louis was 'Prime' when they fought him?*
Rocky constantly gets praised for his *("0")* losses. That's not all. Rocky fans also praise Walcott's *(20)* losses, Charles's *(25)* losses and Moore's *(23)* losses. That's *(68)* losses? Why are they getting praised for *(68)* losses? Bcz they fought *(god)* Rocky. Louis lost to Schmeling and catches hell. Tyson lost to Buster Douglas and catches hell. Ali lost to Frazier and catches hell. Bowe lost to Holyfield and catches hell. Liston lost to Marty Marshall and catches hell. Lennox lost twice and catches hell. But Walcott Charles Moore lost *(68)* times and only catch Praise. Doesn't make sense. Or does it? Of course it makes sense, it's called two-faced biased double standard. Combined, Walcott Charles Moore lost *(68)* times and were KO'd *(20)* times. Had little Rocky never existed nobody would even be talkin bout Walcott Charles Moore. Truth is Marciano fans could careless about Walcott Charles Moore otherwise they would never denigrate and belittle other black fighters such as Liston Holmes Tyson. I've studied Marciano extensively and it just dawned on me that is exactly what's happening. Rocky fans always besmirch black fighters EXCEPT for Walcott Charles Moore. I've witnessed it hundreds of times, pure Hate for Liston Holmes Tyson, yet pure Love for Walcott Charles Moore.
@@Stout_Krout_Columbia_MD You're really good at yapping. Keep it up.
@@fighisver Combined Walcott Charles Moore Louis already had 431 fights before they fought Rocky. Add the 96 fights Louis had during his 4 year military service, that's 527 fights not to mention Walcott and Louis retired for 6½ years. Those four were already ring worn and washed. Anyone that says otherwise is biased.
@@fighisver *If size doesn't matter why hasn't there been another 184 lb Heavyweight champion since Little Rocky's Little era 4 generations ago? Answer the question.*
"he was the toughest, most determined fighter i ever saw. he was tougher than joe frazier, and i didn’ t think that was possible!” Muhammad Ali.
He actually said that? I'm gonna need dates and locations Yanis lol.
@@notimmortalmumin8477 lol he said that in his own autobiography :The Greatest my own Story if memory serves me right
Marciano vs Frazier is one of heavyweight boxing's most exciting matchups. Maybe a 15 rounds bout wouldn't have been enough to determine the victor
Lol calm down, i just quoted what Ali said in his book. That's it.
He was just being respectful. Ali said a lot of things he also said Ken Norton gave him 24 of his toughest rounds ever and that's how he knew Norton would easily beat George Foreman but then as Ali sat ringside in uncharacteristic silence, Foreman proved him wrong and beat the Soul out of Norton. So just because Ali said something doesn't make it Gospel.
As an Italian-American, this man has always been, and continues to be, a true inspiration!
A hero to all Italian-Americans indeed!!!
Us non Italian short guys too...lol...but I understand what you mean!
If you educated yourself, and found out that Marciano was nothing more than a mugger and robber, who when to prison while in the Army for strong armed robbery. Was to get a bad conduct discharge, but they had him re-up afther prison then gave him an honorable discharge.He was controlled by the mob, hook, line and sinker. Check his record, in his 21st fight, against a fighter who had a record with 49 losses, he was ready to get knocked out in three differant rounds, only to have the fighter Ted Lowry back off, because he was paid $2,500 by the mob not to win! Rocky never fought a true heavyweight who had power, who wasn't past his prime. He started to make a comeback, until he saw what Liston did to Patterson. I like you, spent the last 60 years believing all the BS about this guy. What he was, was a double tought meathead, who could take punishment; He was a dirty fighter, who either lost points, or was warned several times in almost every one of his fights for loe blows. If you would like to see what a Marciano v Liston fight would have looked like...look up the Tyson/Leonix Lewis fight on you tube...Liston would have made a "punk" out of him!..boxing Rec has all the records, read all the comments on the fight against Lowry #21
@@docamosroxie8686 lol yes us short guys too.
@@bobbyd5276 well, given the fact that he nearly killed Vingo is why the bout was significant. No one ever cites that bout as proof of his greatness. But thank you for the needless litany from BoxRec 🤣
@9:32: *"...I hope I come through all right."* I respect Rocky's humility, and absence of trash talk.
Absolutely little Rocky retired bcz of Sonny Liston, there's no doubt about it and i have the proof! Here we go, this is important. Rocky's last fight was Sept 1955, but he officially announced he was Quitting April 27, 1956. *"On May 5, 1956, a policeman confronted Liston and a friend about a cab parked near Liston's home. Liston assaulted the officer, breaking his knee and gashing his face. He also took his gun. He claimed the officer used racial slurs."* There it is. There's the proof. Liston went to jail *"after"* Marciano had already decided to Quit. Rocky's last fight was Sept 1955 vs. Moore, Rocky officially Quit boxing April 1956, that's 9 months he had to dwell upon Cleveland Williams & Liston. Rocky's decision to Quit was entirely based upon having to face Williams & Liston. It was inevitably. He knew what was best so he booked as fast as humanly possible🏃💨💨💨. He Quit bcz he was scared of losing. Fact. Little Rocky was a Quitter. Case closed.
With what we know today, since 1979, Rocky isn't even an authentic Heavyweight not to mention 224+lbs Super Heavyweight. If size doesn't matter why hasn't there been another 184 lb Heavyweight champion since *Little* Rocky's *Little* era 4 generations ago? It's no wonder Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward said, *"Marciano was too small. He really wasn't a Heavyweight. 5' 10", exceptionally short arms, very clumsy, cut easy, had troubled balance. 188 lbs was just too small."* @ *Emanuel Steward: Ali all time greatest, Klitschko number eight..* But he went 49-0, yes he did, against who? Natural career middleweights masquerading as Heavyweights (Charles, Matthews, Moore just to name a few). *Walcott was 40, Moore 42, Charles had ALS and Louis was washed. Rocky never fought an all-time great in his prime.*
@@Stout_Krout_Columbia_MDCombined Walcott Charles Moore Louis already had 431 fights before they fought Rocky. Add the 96 fights Louis had during his 4 year military service, that's 527 fights not to mention Walcott and Louis retired for 6½ years. Those four were already ring worn and washed. Anyone that says otherwise is biased.
I love how gentle he is 9:28 ... look at the boxers and stuff talking shit about each other right now.. and then this guy who "hopes to come through alright" what a legend
He's says that and becomes a litreal hell monster what the hell he is just insane man
"he doesn't fight by the book, but I got hit with a library tonight." I love that.
Said by Great Joe Louis 🥊
@@Corina_June_Cunningham lmfao Dillian Whyte, Ortiz, Ruiz, Klitchkos, Fury, etc would've went what??! Even the 90s heavyweights couldn't put Foreman away, who at that time was in his 40s, slow and flabby. Holyfield was lucky that Foreman wasn't just a little bit faster.. Foreman only landed ONE semi hard punch on him. Holyfield went back to his corner after the round, asking if all his teeth were still in, because he couldn't feel his mouth anymore, at all. All those guys would get smashed to bits by Holmes, Norton, Foreman, Ali, Frazier.. heck even by Ron Lyle, maybe even Shavers... Sure, that's the 70s, not the 50s, but let's pretend these 90s and 2000s/2010s guys are all that special. Especially the latter two...
@@Corina_June_Cunningham Frazier the great expert... Who was pretty one dimensional himself, but still better than Ali (between the two of them)... Yes, George ended up punching himself out, but he also wasn't in shape. Not to mention that Ali and his team were notorious cheats (Dundee was seen tampering with the ring ropes. He lied about it for years and years, and finally late in his life he admitted it but claimed "I was trying to tighten them", which is obviously a lie. A) he has no right to touch them B) why not notify the people in charge of the ring/the commission or sanctioning body; not to mention them cutting open Ali's gloves to give him extra time to recover in between rounds, when he was knocked down and badly hurt by Cooper, his blatant fouls - well over 100 of them - in his 2nd fight with Frazier, etc...). George beat himself in Zaire, along with Ali's faux rope a dope, never seen again after, that allowed him to lean back further thus Foreman only hit him at the end of his punches, losing most of his power. George believed in his own invincibility and didn't train for a 15 round fight, and so he got tired, he got caught, and he got ended. That's on him. He was an extremely good boxer, he just chose not to box. However he was extremely inexperienced, not just opponent wise, but he had a VERY late start boxing, short amateur career, and very short pro career considering the time it was. They did built up a "dream team" around him, with Liston, Archie Moore and Dick Sadler. But none of that matters, if it's only for a short duration, you can't catch up on the people that have been doing it since they were kids or very young (pre-)teens...
@@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 you said "maybe even Shavers" all the people you named Ali, Norton,Frazier....all said Ernie Shavers hit the hardest
@@USMale-fy1xy I'm not disputing SHavers power... he's the hardest hitting heavyweight period. He wasn't a very good fighter though, at least not in his period. He was good enough to challenge for titles though, AND land some of his bombs on Ali and Holmes. So he probably would have ended these guys today.
Watched this 50 times. As a short guy, who's a heavyweight although I'm training for MMA, he's my hero.
Definitely a good fighter to look up to. Inside and outside the ring! 🙏🥊
Fedor 6.0ft, Daniel Cormier 5'11,Mike Tyson 5'11, Rocky Marciano 5'10. All heavyweights who were world champs at HW and all fought taller heavier competition. Height and reach is irrelevant if you know how to get on the inside with great head movement and speed.
He wasn't sorry, he was 5'10 lol
@@daddydaddy_c00l82 He still is. 😂
@@gc99289 Dempsey was even shorter. He looks like he could be as short as 5'8".
Heavyweight champion with 49 wins and 0 losses. The Greatest!
Rocky constantly gets praised for his "0" losses. That's not all. Rocky fans also praise Walcott's 20 losses, Charles's 25 losses and Moore's 23 losses. That's 68 losses? Why are they getting praised for 68 losses? Bcz they fought (god) Rocky. Tyson lost to Buster Douglas and catches hell. Ali lost to Frazier and catches hell. Bowe lost to Holyfield and catches hell. Liston lost to Marty Marshall and catches hell. Lennox lost twice and catches hell. But Walcott Charles Moore losses 68 times and only catches Praise. Doesn't make sense. Or does it? Of course it makes sense, it's called two-faced biased double standard. Combined, Walcott Charles Moore lost (68) times and were KO'd (20) times. Had little Rocky never existed nobody would even be talkin bout Walcott Charles Moore. Truth is Marciano fans could careless about Walcott Charles Moore otherwise they would never denigrate and belittle other black fighters such as Liston Holmes Tyson. I've studied Marciano extensively and it just dawned on me that is exactly what's happening. Rocky fans always besmirch black fighters EXCEPT for Walcott Charles Moore. I've witnessed it hundreds of times, pure Hate for Liston Holmes Tyson, yet pure Love for Walcott Charles Moore.
The respect Ali (and many others) gave Mr. Marciano shows a lot. True gentleman and sportsman!
What defined Rocks legacy wasn’t his KO power and chin. But his heart, determination and legendary work ethic to out work all his opponents ..remain #1..and never lose. That’s why he’s 49-0!
@@Jabbing_Jack I love that I noticed this one doing that, then also saw your comment lmao good stuff!
No what defined rocks legacy is the fact all his best competition where past there prime. He was a beast but he was also lucky to be at his best during a down period in heavyweight boxing.. and I think he'll admit that
@@zaypierson6255 You right but I have no doubt they all would have known they had been in a fight👍🇬🇧
Seen his nose split completely open by jersey Joe ! What a heart ! . Saunders got a black eye and spewed it against conelo lol
@@Jabbing_Jack Just wondering what defines a casual ? ,cos that's how I'd describe someone only been studying boxing for the last ten years and thinks before that boxing never existed ,just like some of the self appointed "experts" on here actually ,you don't own the copyright on comments if others want to put comments up that's up to them ,you don't have to have a dig at them, it makes you sound childish .
When the Greatest tells you that Marciano would give him a hard time, that is the ULTIMATE respect to Marciano. 🥊
@@margot9215 Get real? Lol listen all I know is what I heard from Ali. Whether he meant it or not he still said it. He has said it before in other interviews as well and while Marciano was still alive too. Ali also said Tyson would beat him and Tyson said Ali would beat him. Respect? Maybe, but they both still said it. Did Muhammad Ali say that he just said it out of respect? (About Marciano) Do you have a recording or any proof of that?
@@bloodlegion4874 you'r right Marciano was a legend and I think Ali would have a Hard time againts him. It would be an amazing fight. The man you can punch for days without him dropping vs a man you cant hit...
@@jones6273 I mean I’m not saying Ali would win or lose but it would definitely be a great fight
@@bloodlegion4874 Well who would you put you're money on?
@@jones6273 Marciano. Only because he was an extremely powerful puncher. Ali was fast but not as powerful. And I love Ali.
I just watched again an Australian TV show with an interview Rocky , he has got to be the most intelligent and articulate boxer I've ever heard
Rocky fought like a man. He never ran from his opponents like some do. He out-willed his opponent. He just wouldn’t give up.
DUDE, HE NEVER FOUGHT ANYBODY!!! AND HE REFUSED TO FIGHT UP AND COMING SONNY LISTON! NOBODY'S TALKED ABOUT THAT FACT!
@Alan Proof? Maybe there’s a reason “nobody talks about it”. Maybe it’s something you heard and want to believe because you’ve got a contrarian streak about you?
Ha, ha ha, Don't confuse running with dancing
@@Alan-vg7cn "Rocky went to the gym where Liston trained," Duva said. "He was supposed to interview him, but Liston kept teasing Rocky, saying, 'You wouldn't last two rounds with me.' Rocky stayed calm, but he was getting mad. Finally, Rocky said, 'Get me some trunks, some shoes, and gloves and let's see what happens.' Rocky was serious. Liston's people ran in like they were doing the 100-yard dash, grabbed Sonny and took him out of the gym."
Rocky Marciano was a beast and he did it with class never downgrading anybody or racism. Respect.
Dude had loaded you no how easy it was back in those times
@@noelguillermo685 what?
@@noelguillermo685 doubt it,.. what does that have to do with his chin,.. he forced you to fight his fight,.. which is dumb, the slick counters get him,.. but he will fight you 48 rounds... that's wild,.. not only does he throws all he has at every single punch,.. but you have to fight him.. outboxing him is the best way.... that short left counter
@@ID-pw8zb loaded gloves
@@CarryTheThree ok you no the bums in that era fighting boxing became big when Mexicans and blacks started getting involved he was beating laundry matt workers mama don't let these documentary fool you lol
In a tough time, the man stood out from the rest and his name is still mentioned. Much respect Rainy Day
I don't care how big or small rocky was he had 1 thing no heavyweight has ever had and thats heart,desire,will...when u face pure determination,pure heart,pure toughness and somebody who can't be broke thats what wins fights...thats what champions are made of...as for ur list of who u think rocky couldn't beat I beg to differ....I believe rocky could amber any heavyweight..why???because the man had a heart like no other,he had a sheer will to win at any and all cost..he didn't know how to loose...he just kept coming doesn't matter what you hit him with or how badly u hurt him he just kept coming and his punches where vicious he didn't care if he hit your head,body,arms he just made you pay ...any part of your body thats legal to hit thats what rocky did...when a man like ali said himself rocky would give him the most trouble that speaks volume....any and every sport isn't just about pure athletic ability ..its about heart,will and pure desire to win at all and any cost ....when talent and athleticism goes out the window and it's a war ....its about how tough u are,how far your willing to dig down and how much more can you take and give...rocky knew how much he could endure ,how much he could give and he knew no fighter could match his will,his heart,his desire or his toughness ...rocky won on pure toughness and grit..he is by far the toughest boxer ever to live...the amount of punishment he absorbed was unheard of...those boxers you spoke of would break under rocky pressure and pure toughness ....you could knock the man down but you couldn't keep him down and look when he stood up he wasn't wobbly ...when you fought rocky it was a marathon and these fighters today couldn't last at that pace. That man's pace was brutal he just kept coming and throwing, he had no regard for his own body...he just left it out there dangling daring fighters to hit him with everything ask jersey Joe...he made the comment that the man is so easy to hit but what Joe didn't realize was it didn't matter what you hit him with he just kept coming and training boxing 83 rounds is crazy ....he was prepared for a marathon in every single fight ...round 13 when the man is standing in the middle of the ring waiting for you after taking round after round of punishment is crazy ....the man was made out of iron...his style was simple alot of fighters today would have loved the fact that you could hit him with ease but after round 10 they all would have Been gassed and left wondering what they have to do to slow him down,wondering how they could keep him off them ....he battered fighters body,head,arms...after 10 rounds of getting your body smacked,arms beat on ,head knocked around fighters today wouldn't know how to handle that kind of style ....pure bruising style,hit you anywhere he could...just inflict damage all over a fighter...thats something fighters never experienced until they fought rounds with rocky ....he use to like punching fighters in the elbows why?because as the rounds went on it became harder to hold ur arms up,throw punches then you where a sitting duck
@@Jabbing_Jack Liston,Foreman, Frazier and Tyson would have killed him, no doubt. The more piercing question is of all Marciano’s opponents would any have beaten the above champs? No! And none of them would have beaten Ali and Holmes either.
@@Jabbing_Jack Do you think you could beat Marciano?
@@Jabbing_Jack Most opponents were very naive.
@@Jabbing_Jack nah, you seem like a hater bro! And don't be putting your own experience against an all time great..... there's levels. Maybe he wouldn't beat fury ect.... who knows and who cares. You can only fight who is in front of you! He'd prob be cruiser weight anyway these days, in this soft environment why the fuck would he fight heavy weight!
I've lived in Rockys hometown of Brockton,Massachusetts for all my life, it's the city of champions. Marvin Hagler also grew up and trained here. The hard work ethics of both fighters still echoes throughout the city.
Rocky's late nephew, Peter Marciano was a great football player & handball player.
@@richardmilliken8705 A family of hard nosed athletes that's for sure
@@BostonBlues Indeed! Peter had the potential to be another Julian Edleman, if he didn't injure his knees so badly in college.
brockton is dangerous, not much people live there
@@yes-qw6om brockton is safe and many people live here
I'm too young to know the true dynamics of this man's career but it seems like the only man he ducked was himself in not going for that 50th win. Smart man and one has to respect him for it.
Rocky Marciano, the real G.O.A.T. 49-0, 43 KOs. Marciano remains the only fighter to have stopped every opponent he ever faced for the world heavyweight title, and holds the highest knockout-to-win ratio in world heavyweight title fights at 85.7%.
GOAT milk maybe..but definitely not the the goat of boxing
@@truthspeaks4139 When Muhammad Ali names him as the one guy in boxing's history who would give him the most trouble, GOAT of boxing seems appropriate.
@@truthspeaks4139 who has a better record than him?
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez lol not even the best cruiserweight, despite beating 3 hall of famers ay heavyweight. clown
Triuth Speaks - I know your name is referring to Nation of Islam. Guys, ignore the anti-white racist trolls on Rocky forums. They’re the only ones who troll here
"Speed, strength and agility are less essential than stamina, grit, endurance, and courage." Rocky encapsulated this quote
@@studentofsweetscience6922 Why do you keep copy pasting that loser. We get it you watched a documentary we are all impressed
@@Jabbing_Jack Comprehension not your strong suit I see
@@studentofsweetscience6922 Even if that were true, what is your point? No one was saying he was a saint. They were saying he was a great champ and outstanding fighter. Neither of which is untrue. You are obviously heavily biased against Marciano, so there is little point arguing with you in future posts. I thought I would reply though, as your incessant commenting is extremely annoying and unwanted. Please shut the hell up and go watch videos on otherwise fighters if you hate Marciano so much.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 enjoy the few seconds I've taken to write these words because nobody else cares.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 seems like this being is on periods... So everyone, please ignore him/her..
You have to respect a man who knows his body's limit and retires when it's time instead dragging it out just to add a few more wins. What amazes me is how well spoken he is. He was not the smartest fighter but he clearly is intelligent. He did what he knows works for him and did it for until he knew he was losing his edge and retired with pride. Good for him!
The greatest boxer? No. Once he was trained he became a decent boxer technical wise. A fighter? He's the greatest and without a doubt the hardest man to ever live.
He was much Much more technical than he looked at first glance. There's a great analysis on YT called "why rocky Marciano never lost"
The most telling praise in this comes from Ali and Tyson those men know what they are talking about.
Absolutely, well said.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 They were not big, because 15 rounds + there was no supplements like today.... Now its 12 rounds and 3 rounds less is huge... Imagine if 15 rounds was stil ongoing, Lewis and Klicko would not be able to carry all that muscle in the ring, they would be thinner, more adapted for 15 rounds
@@studentofsweetscience6922 You're not funny at all, his muscle mass would be bigger in todays times for sure. There was no super heavyweights then, because of the 15 rounds.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 Enjoy yourself lol
Yes he was respected by Ali but Ali also said he’d whoop him lol 😂 and we all know that’s a fact.,,Rocky was a great fighter tho
Just the fact that Mohammed Ali saying that Rocky would've caused him the most trouble is enough
That's just what people said out of respect. Nobody really thinks a slow, light heavyweight like Marciano would stand a chance against a bigger, faster, stronger, more naturally crafty boxer like Ali.
@@j.baldwin3012 Yeah, over the ages thousands have speculated that Marciano would likely beat Ali. It really could have went either way. Did you see the mans record?
@@GregNaturalImpaktJones Undefeated means you were the best in your era, it doesn't mean you can beat any fighter that has ever lost a fight.
@@j.baldwin3012 it depends on which version of Ali we're talking about, the 60s one was virtually unhittable, obviously you cant beat the guy if you don't catch him, but the one who lost to Norton and Frazier would be a completely different story. Rocky is a misunderstood champion, he more than overcompensated his natural limits of height and reach, also he trained like a mad man to go down below 190, he could have easily fought at 205, old films are deceiving.
@@sergiomarretta3753 I like to compare prime to prime, or as close as possible. We have to remember that Ali didn't fight in his prime. He had to stop in his mid 20s, and couldn't fight again until late 20s. He likely wasn't training as hard during that period. So, technically, the best Ali footage we've seen was probably just a good version of his best. It would be a decision, but Ali could throw punches from all angles, so he would dance, slip, and counter all fight. Taking nothing from Rock though, he's one of the best ever. Ali had the advantage of being pushed by a tough heavyweight era, and Marciano had the advantage of being pushed by harsh living conditions. Ali fought too long, and Marciano stopped too early, but hey, that's how it goes. I also don't think Marciano fought anybody with Ali's hand speed. I love Marciano, but I think prime Tyson is the best brawler I've seen. If Cus lived longer, Tyson might have been undefeated.
What always amazed me was the referees in this era never stopped fights but in Rocky's fights you can see the referee looking to stop them quite often and that is testement to how much damage he was causing to these guys
It gives me shivers watching this he would absolutely hammer the heavy weights of any era
Ummmm.... No
@@daniellionden5115 ummm yes, in the 80s, 90s, and the modern era, he would have been top 1 in all of those and in the 70s he would be top 5
@@yes-qw6om Maricano wouldn't have made it past Chris Byrd, much less the likes of Holyfield, Lewis, Bowe or even Morrison.
@@ricpr haha good joke if he can beat ezzard charles and joe louis he would destroy those guys
He worked out on a 270-pound heavy bag! Wow! Acquiring that kind of power means he was throwing sledgehammers in the form of punches! Great info!
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I didn't know how great he really was until recently. He was made of iron and loved pain. Man he could dish it out! What a champion. Boxing was so much more brutal in his day. Great video.
I think the point is being missed here. Rocky probably shouldn’t even have been a heavyweight to be honest. So comparing his power with others is a moot point. What he did though was put out more kinetic energy over time that almost anyone else. He broke people down. This was a testament to his preparation. To kill himself in camp so he could do this. As an ex boxer this is hard to do & to do it continuously through a career is almost inhuman. That’s what makes him great to me.
Every sport was more brutal in previous times.
@@T1tusCr0w nah he was more like a super middle weight. My dream matchup would be to see him go against a prime Roy Jones Jr.
@@T1tusCr0w I agree. Short arms stocky compact like Tyson. All that leverage used as torque that didn't have far to go to reach and hit the target. Obviously in boxing, the ideal is to be quite tall and have a reach like Tyson Fury or Lennox Lewis. It's like Aaron Donald in football. We see a short bottom heavy wide frame little body fat and strong as mule. All his leverage generated from his legs and upper body pushing 350 lbs men backwards with a bullrush that can't be blocked without someone chipping him or double teaming him for most of the game. Like Rocky, they watch film angles and turn their size from a believed weakness into a bullish strength. Exactly what the Art of War instructs one to do.
@@Jabbing_Jack Walcott age wasn't a factor nor was it one with Archie Moore. Or Brown Bomber. They were dragged into the brawl drowed in the later rounds an attestation of Marcianos superior conditioning. Walcott used finesse in his arsenal with beguiling footwork and manipulating ring angles how Willy Pep once did. He like too many fighters get tricked into fighting that type of opponents fight playing right into men like Marciano's hands. 1 of the all time obvious examples of this was Julio Cesar Chavez and Meldrick Taylor. He had the fight already won then foolishly tried to go toe to toe with the crafty pressure fighting legend.
"A fighter's legacy cannot be diminished if he defeated all the opposition of his time." Beautiful words. I think it's applicable to any sport and any field.
What a Bad Ass, with a Good Heart! He's a Legend, there will Never b another like him; our contemporary society doesn't breed humble men with accomplishments like his. God Bless ya Champ!
Love your Wolfsangel emblem Dirt013.
Nice to see how humble and respectful Ali and Tyson were towards Rocky.
Ali didn’t trash talk Rock, unlike nearly everyone else. He always respected him, either alive or after his passing.
Rocky fans automatically assume since Roland LaStarza was 37-0 when he fought Rocky Marciano that he must have been great bcz he was 37-0, right? *WRONG!* Low-power LaStarza was an undercard *C-LEVEL* Journeyman who admitted ducking anyone and everyone important: *"LaStarza refused fights with Charles, Moore, Walcott, Louis, Valdez, Satterfield, Bivins, Maxim, Clarence Henry, Bob Baker, Harold Johnson, Pompey, Lloyd Marshall, Oakland Billy Smith, Curtis 'Hatchetman' Sheppard etc. Lost and avenged to overstuffed light heavy Dan Bucceroni and to light heavy Rocky Jones and looked terrible against Jones in the rematch. The Jones win and a victory over the faded Rex Layne gave him the credentials to meet Rocky for the title. Look at LaStarza' record there are no names on it except for Marciano. I have the complete film of the Jones rematch and believe me LaStarza looked terrible. I am not saying that LaStarza was a coward but he (or, excuse me, his management) refused matches with Henry, Charles, Baker, Moore etc. In an article in RING magazine after his career LaStarza admitted as much, saying he wouldn't take those matches because he "deserved" a rematch with Marciano and thought he was offered the other matches by the IBC only because they were trying to knock him out of "his rightful shot at Marciano." Boo Hoo Hoo. Real, confident fighters go out and prove they deserve their shot by beating dangerous fighters to force a showdown with a champion."* -- Chuck Hasson Boxing Historian and Philly Boxing Founder
*187 lb low-power LaStarza was 37-0 before he met 184 lb tiny cruiser Marciano who was 25-0. Below is LaStarza' resume, the absolute worst 37-0 in boxing history:* #37) Cesar Brion career record 49 wins 11 losses *C-LEVEL* looks okay until you *see how many of his wins came against his fellow Argentinians* Walter Hafer career record 22 wins 26 losses *F-LEVEL* Joe Dominic career record 18 wins 12 losses *F-LEVEL* Jackie Lyons career record 32 wins 24 losses *F-LEVEL* Harry Haft career record 12 wins 8 losses *F-LEVEL* Jimmy Carollo career record 36 wins 17 losses *D-LEVEL* Eldridge Eatman career record 22 wins 21 losses *F-LEVEL* Gino Buonvino career record 24 wins 15 losses *F-LEVEL* Bill Weinberg career record 44 wins 22 losses *D-LEVEL* Gene Gosney career record 14 wins 5 losses *D-LEVEL* Don Mogard career record 20 wins 16 losses *F-LEVEL* Mike Jacobs career record 14 wins 16 losses *F-LEVEL* Don Mogard career record 20 wins 16 losses *F-LEVEL* Mel McKinney career record 8 wins 10 losses *F-LEVEL* Teddy Georges career record 0 wins 1 loss *F-LEVEL* Oscar Goode career record 43 wins 23 losses *D-LEVEL* Tony Gangemi career record 21 wins 18 losses *F-LEVEL* Benny Rusk career record 20 wins 17 losses *F-LEVEL* Fred McManus career record 18 wins 19 losses *F-LEVEL* John Holloway career record 2 wins 11 losses *F-LEVEL* Claude McClintock career record 1 win 9 losses *F-LEVEL* Steve King career record 21 wins 11 losses *F-LEVEL* Jimmy White career record 9 wins 17 losses *F-LEVEL* Frankie Reed career record 2 wins 14 losses *F-LEVEL* Mike Belluscio career record 15 wins 10 losses *F-LEVEL* Luther McMillan career record 13 wins 19 losses *F-LEVEL* Fred Ramsey career record 8 wins 12 losses *F-LEVEL* Matt Mincy career 0 wins 11 losses *F-LEVEL* Lorne McCarthy career record 2 wins 11 losses *F-LEVEL* Jimmy Evans career record 18 wins 8 losses *D-LEVEL* Matt Mincy career record 0 wins 11 losses *F-LEVEL* Zeke Brown career record 0 wins 10 losses *F-LEVEL* Jim Johnson career record 3 wins 22 losses *F-LEVEL* Jimmy Dodd career record 8 wins 12 losses *F-LEVEL* Al Zappala career record 20 wins 27 losses *F-LEVEL* Zack Johnson career record 3 wins 7 losses *F-LEVEL* Dave Glanton career record 1 win 13 losses *F-LEVEL* *"Although LaStarza had a long winning streak at the beginning of his career, there are no tough names on his record. He refused fights with Charles, Moore, Walcott, Louis, Valdez, Satterfield, Bivins, Maxim, Clarence Henry, Bob Baker, Harold Johnson, Pompey, Lloyd Marshall, Oakland Billy Smith, Curtis 'Hatchetman' Sheppard etc. Lost and avenged to overstuffed light heavy Dan Bucceroni and to light heavy Rocky Jones and looked terrible against Jones in the rematch. The Jones win and a victory over the faded Rex Layne gave him the credentials to meet Rocky for the title. Look at LaStarza's record there are no names on it except for Marciano. I have the complete film of the Jones rematch and believe me LaStarza looked terrible. I am not saying that LaStarza was a coward but he (or, excuse me, his management) refused matches with Henry, Charles, Baker, and Moore etc. In an article in RING magazine after his career LaStarza admitted as much, saying he wouldn't take those matches because he "deserved" a rematch with Marciano and thought he was offered the other matches by the IBC only because they were trying to knock him out of "his rightful shot at Marciano." Boo Hoo Hoo. Real, confident fighters go out and prove they deserve their shot by beating dangerous fighters to force a showdown with a champion."* -- Chuck Hasson Boxing Historian and Philly Boxing Founder
People say he couldn't box but his style is actually perfect for a short, strong dude with super short arms. Why give up your physical advantages just because some book tells you to jab more?
@@Jabbing_Jack Sure, but he won the fight. Might aswell argue that Mikhail Thal was bad at chess because he often lost pieces early. What matters is who won, not who looked better.
@@Jabbing_Jack If you think Fury the greatest of all time your not boxing knowledgeable,,Marciano would have walked through him ,Fury talks a better fight than Rocky though .
When it comes to 1v1 sport results speak for themselves. If you consistently fight the best and you win you can box period.
Very true was better technicaly than people think was a bull and like 14 half stone lol . In this era now he still would of beat most of them that I'm sure . Pitbull lol. Not gonna say he could beat fury coz fury so big , but sm one like chisora who stands in front of you he would of nocked clean . Rip rocky
@@Jabbing_Jack wot you trying to say ?
I have a deep respect for him as both an Italian-american, and as a person of blue-collar origins. He truly is the goat
What a video sir, thank you. You truly brought him to life!
Thank you for saying that. Glad you enjoyed it!
i would never ever give up of my dream to become a fighter someday. and im just turned 23 years old last oct 9th and Rocky Marciano inspired me to never give up on your dream, even you're getting older everyday.. RIP Champ🙏💪💪🥊🥊
Do your thing I wanna see you on tv one day
@@NJXBP thanks buddy..
@@eboymorales3047 hey dawg I’m just barely bout to start training for my first amateur bout on January and I’m 19, if we dedicate our time to it, I feel we can make it.
@@DrOrr that's right..
keep your head up and your chin down brother, you're yet to hit your prime, if you believe in yourself you can become whatever you want to be.
He was not only the best,he was a man of the ppl & carried himself with class.People loved that man,even his opponents.💪🏻🇮🇹
Italian pride- he was our warrior
@@Mike_M. lmao u mad cuz your fav lost 🤣
@@bobbyd5276 si ma stai calma
@@Samantha_Lavery_Medici ma non hai niente di meglio da fare?
Cut from the same cloth as joe frazier, all heart and willpower, hell of a man.
👑KING OF BOXING ALL TIME...
One of my favourite stories about Rocky came from Archie Moore. After his fight with Marciano, Archie was asked when he realized he was in trouble. His response was "in the first round". The interviewer mentioned that since Archie knocked down Rocky in the first, how he could know he was in trouble. Archie said, "I hit him harder than I ever hit any man, and he got up mad".
Copy and paste the top comment word for word?🤣
People compare his story to the rocky movies but the movies could never compare to the story of the real rocky. Awe-inspiring Boxer.
But it was good enough. A blessing to watch.
Rocky Marciano was real a tough courageous champion. Rocky Balboa was nothing but a made up movie. NO COMPARISION!!!
@@Corina_June_Cunningham Yeah Fury reminds me a lot of Ali. He can really box and use his body as optimal as possible, but also is mentally extremely tough, and so well verbally as well. A people's champ.
@@Corina_June_Cunningham right we get it your in love with fury. Let's not forget in ali's time there was an abundance of world class heavyweights fighting each other. Not the fkn bums fury is fighting. Klitchko was way past his prime and wilder can't box. Dunno who else you think can even compare to the likes of ali's greatest opponents...frazer, foreman, nortan, liston just to name a few.
@@Corina_June_Cunningham that's completely irrelevant. Doesn't matter because that was the heavyweight limit at the time.
"Just remember, keep your left hand high chin down and keep punching" - Rocky Marciano
so simple, but it worked for him.
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez I have to disagree, I just watched some of his films and he took on some vary big powerfully looking men.
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez Marciano (180 lbs) vs. Carmine Vingo (189) Marciano (185 lbs) vs Rex Layne (193) Marciano (188 lbs) vs Freddie Beshore (196) Marciano (185 lbs) vs Jersey Joe Walcott (196) Marciano (185 lbs) vs Roland LaStarza (185) Marciano (187 lbs) vs Ezzard Charles (192)
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez there are fighters that admitted they ducked out on fighting him. it's to bad, we could have had more good knock out by Marciano
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez if they had todays nutrition they’d be even bigger and better modern fanboy
Rocky had the greatest punching power in the history of boxing. Just look at the reactions after receiving one of his punches, it's like they got hit by an anvil. No wonder he won almost all his fights by KO.
Yes, his opponents really sold his punches well 😂
@@truthspeaks4139 lol you're a clown. Look at the punch that floored Jersey Joe and tell me he "sold" it. Get that man an Oscar. Looked like he took a sniper round to the teeth.
"any attempt they made to return fire upon him, only served to create openings for Marciano - and further seal their fate." I love it.
"He doesn't fight by the book but I got hit by a library tonight" Priceless!
So Sad that he died relatively young.
Rocky, a patriot and a role model! The real Italian Stallion!
Great italian Blood!
@@makrocker1000 his little tiny ass was tough as SHYT, when Ezzard Charles split his nose, I don't know how he was able to fight with half his face tore off, but the ref did allow RM to get away with head butting, hitting behind the head and all other kinds of dirty illegal tactics. You have to put boxing in it's historical context.
@@aarondigby9859 🤡
@@makrocker1000 I'm Italian and he was tough as nails only defended the title six times only held the belt two years, Rocky the plodder was padding his resume with bar bums and second cousins, when the commission got wind of it they threatened to strip his title so he conveniently retired, if you're 49-0 wouldn't you want to make it a cool 59-0. Archie Moore, Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott were well past their prime late thirties early to mid forties because 80% of Blacks born in Jim Crow South were born without record. Put boxing within it's historical context. UNFILTERED.
@@aarondigby9859 You're as much Italian as Ali was...TROLL/BS'er
"He didn't fight by the book, but he hit me with the Library."
Why the hell have I not heard much about this guy? Not only was he the definition of a tank, not only did people underestimate him, he sounds like heroes I’ve seen in tv shows and movies. Real big heart and not corrupted.
Because of racism
Italo americans until the Sopranos and Giuliani were still basically labeled in america as Blacks
It's anti-Italian discrimination
Rocky was a raw brawler who lacked technical skills but his raw determination and physical power is what set him apart. It is not always talent that wins but heart and true grit. He was always in my childhood stories growing up. #LEGEND
It didn't lack technical skill at all, that's a lie. Watch some matches, some analysis about his style, or same explanation of Cus D'Amato about him. Maybe he had a "browler" style not so fancy to watch, but he had tons of skill, and he was a great innovator.
@@f0ns0r Didn't Cus have Mike Tyson study Marciano for how to win as a shorter opponent with shorter reach? Tyson's (and Marciano's) defensive technique were probably underrated. Those dudes could get SMALL, and with head and body movement, be REALLY hard to hit. Also, being shorter, they probably had a neck-strength advantage/leverage advantage, which they now say a few extra pounds of strength in the neck gives huge protection from concussion. Your head just doesn't move as much when you get hit. Maybe there's something to the technique, where the only angles you're giving up are angles that aren't going to torque your head. All speculation on this keyboard warrior's part. I'll let you fighters take over from here, and just show myself to the door.
49 wins, 43 knockouts, 0 defeats. Rocco Francis Marchegiano, a hero to all those who are told they can't. Already got the script ready for my next mini doc video on another underappreciated old school legend. Thanks for supporting! Stay tuned. Rainy Day Boxing Patreon www.patreon.com/RainyDayBoxing
What up
Rubin Hurricane Carter is very underrated.
I'd love a video on the most underrated boxer of the 80's, David Tua
Please make a Julian Jackson video
@@redacted9164 u mean 90’s
The best of all time Rocky Marciano
Absolutely Rocky retired bcz of Liston, there's no doubt about it and i have the proof! Here we go, this is important. Rocky's last fight was Sept 1955, but he officially announced he was Quitting April 27, 1956. *"On May 5, 1956, a policeman confronted Liston and a friend about a cab parked near Liston's home. Liston assaulted the officer, breaking his knee and gashing his face. He also took his gun. He claimed the officer used racial slurs."* There it is. There's the proof. Liston went to jail *"AFTER"* Marciano had already decided to Quit. Rocky had 8 months (Sept 55 - April 56) to dwell upon Cleveland Williams, Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston. *Rocky's decision to Quit was entirely based upon having to face Cleveland, Floyd and Sonny just to name a few. It was inevitably. Little Rocky was scared of losing his younger brother, Peter, said.* He knew what was best so he booked as fast as humanly possible🏃💨💨💨
dude was literally born to defy the odds. when the doctor said his survival all depends on his willpower, that gave me goosebumps.
Rocco Francis Marchegiano The heavy handed champ who ran 10-12 miles before fights and was short and blessed with mighty power. Great fighter
@@studentofsweetscience6922 🤡
Angry Grizzly-I’ve heard a lot of delusional shit on YT, but you teaching Rocky Marciano anything other than how you couldn’t fight your way out of a wet paper bag is the craziest shit I’ve ever heard, 😂. Thanks for the laugh man!
@@studentofsweetscience6922 rocky would flatten you mate I’d flatten you don’t come to videos to talk nonsense
@@Corina_June_Cunningham I really like Earnie Shaver and Gerry Cooney and not forget Big George, my favorite explosive hitters. Their strikes cause so much trauma it is real dangerous to even get in the ring with them. Tyson is powerful but I feel he is more successful because of his speed and accuracy of striking he had the knowledge to always hit in certain spots to and keep the pressure on and hit again and again until he gets kayo, they’re all beautiful fighters. also Forget to mention Charles Sonny Liston he was no joke.
Many of Rocky's detractors say he was too small and could not possibly have the same punching power as the larger boxers of later generations. Cleveland Williams was one of those boxers. Williams and Marciano had one common opponent, 200 lb Keene Simmons. When asked who punched harder between the two, Simmons replied without equivocation, Marciano did.
Man I don't know who you are or what you do, but respect for your love for boxing.
@@dvdjhp Thanks, I appreciate that
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 It is unbelievable. YOu lack the ability to even do simple math. The man's record was 49-20-1. How does that equate to Walcott losing 41% of his fights? It doesn't. It just shows you arent too bright
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 No, It shows how clueless YOU are and how desperate you are to belittle Marciano. Rocky knocked Simmons out. Cleveland Williams could not. Therefore when Simmons, a black guy, states Rocky hits harder than Williams, it is readily apparent that he is just stating the obvious.
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 you are obviously jealous because my TRUTHFUL post has 43 likes. Lets compare that to your lies, I mean posts. You get likes from your 20 plus other accounts.. That is where you likes come from
Infinite respsect for the champ, An actual inspiration for all people, No matter if you're boxing or what, Rocky Marciano proved that if you put enough effort and passion into what you wanna be, You can be it.
It's amazing how in under 60 years we've gone from heavyweights who are 5'9", 185 pounds to today's 6'8", 280 pound heavies. That is more than the difference between flyweight/heavyweights of the past.
A fantastic role model, especially for the kids of today. Smart , tough, dedicated and resilient. Respect to a great fighter and a good man. Rest in peace.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 damn bro, can you stop??
Somethings are not at all comparable due to time , and data collected. Rocky was the baddest dude in the ring in his time bar none. That is good enough
@@studentofsweetscience6922 how many heavyweights have you beat?
@@chadillac365 Precisely put.
I would add humble, the trait that is so rare nowdays
Mike Tyson putting in his own opinions on Rocky are so awesome. Goes to show how much respect he has for him. Thank you for your videos.
One thing people rarely choose to recall about Tyson is what a massive scholar of the fight game he's always been. He's probably watched more fight films than any other boxer in history; and can break them down with an eye even experts would struggle to match. Don't know where he got it from, perhaps D'Amato; but he's a walking fight encyclopedia.
@@dsnodgrass4843 Tyson was a one trick pony but was amazing pony and he used it to devastating effect. Marciano was the same in that he had a fight style and stuck to it. Obviously natural talent with both fighters was extremely high.
@@bighands69 Rocky Marciano padded his schedule with bar bums and second cousins, boxing was controlled by the mob, the US Senate had hearings to clean boxing up, rid boxing of it's mob influence, it didn't achieve much, the mob guys all plead the fifth.
this guy is terrifying and inspirational at the same time, kind of like Hafthor Bjornnson of our time. A real charming man with a heart of gold in real life but can still give you lasting damage in the ring. The recounting of their fights from his opponents show just how devastating an adversary he was. Pure nightmare fuel
The Rock. A true gentleman of the sport. And an all time legend. Respect x1m 🥊
Until someone invents a time-machine and goes back in time and defeats Rocky Marciano... He is the greatest.
I agree long live the stallion.
He got beat twice look it up
@@creamysocksdad8301 where never lost better than mike and ali greatest in my opinion
@@creamysocksdad8301 explain??
100%!!!!!
It breaks my heart he died so young. What a great guy.
Charles Lost (25) times and was KO'd (7) times Moore Lost (23) times and was KO'd (7) times Walcott Lost (20) times and was KO'd (5) times Savold Lost (43) times and was KO'd (12) times
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 craziest hater energy ive ever seen no one cares brother
@@Stout_Krout_HinesburgVT6337 i dont even know what ur talking about but youve been in every1s comments writing full essays like anyone cares my g . dont u have sm else to do w ur time
Combined, Walcott/Charles/Moore lost (68) times and were KO'd (20) times. Would little Marciano still be considered an ATG if he went 29 wins 20 losses?? Of course not. Then why is Walcott Charles Moore considered ATG's?? Had little Rocky never existed Nobody would be talking about Walcott Charles Moore!!! Truth is Marciano fans could careless about Walcott Charles Moore otherwise they would never denigrate Ali Liston Holmes Tyson Wilder etc. It's all about skin color. I've studied Marciano extensively for 8 months and it just dawned on me that this is exactly what's happening. Rocky fans always besmirch and belittle black fighters EXCEPT for Walcott Charles Moore. I've witnessed it hundreds of times, pure Hate for Liston Holmes Tyson yet pure Love for Walcott Charles Moore.
His exteme amount of training caused that.
Marciano was the unstoppable force, that never fought his immovable object, his record was perfect, a relentless man is a dangerous man, and that was Marciano
Best conditioned fighter who ever lived...great heart...power...stamina...chin of iron...ridiculous work rate...hurt you no matter where he hit you...never took a backward step...threw punches in bunches...broke bone and blood vessels...pain meant nothing...he feared no man...49-0...43 KO's...put The Rock in with anyone!
"Marciano was a grim, destroying type of fighter." -- Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
"If Marciano hits you on the jaw, flush, you go.........you just go." -- Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
I only know who Rocky Marciano is because of Stallone's movies. I always wondered why I never heard his name mentioned with the greats. This video surprised me because I never would have guessed he had such an impressive record and that he was such a great role model. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Because white men can’t be glorified anymore
Stallone's Rocky movies are not about Rocky Marciano. It is widely known the inspiration for those movies was Chuck Wepner.
The heavyweight division was at it's weakest during Marciano's time. He fought and defeated both Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott when both were well past their prime. Can't knock the Rock for beating everyone who came around during his time, but he certainly was in the right place at the right time. Had he been born ten years later, he would have fought the likes of Floyd Patterson, Sonny Liston, Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali, Oscar Bonavena and George Chuvalo. Had Marciano fought and prevailed over these fighters, he would indeed be the greatest.
@@MrScalilou “widely known” yet in 30 years of life I’ve only seen that information (true or not) just now…
Liston would have made a punk out of him. If you want to see a fight that would show you exactly what a Liston- Marciano fight would look like, on youtube look up the Lennox Lewis- Mike Tyson fight, that's exactly what it would have been like. He spent 22 months in prison for strong armed robbery.
That was something I always thought about with Ali. I remember when he said how Rocky could've given him one heck of match. I think Ali had such a respect for those champs that came before him. Tyson was the same way. Respect.
@@bobbyd5276 : Because Marciano is a legend and people tell stories like this about legends. Also, I’m not Italian but he is a hero to a lot of Italians. He was tough as nails.
I constantly have to defend Rocco against the boxing history neophytes, who claim Ali was the greatest. Rocky would havre knocked him out first right hand he landed. His record is un-parelled 49-0. The fact he fought almost every month & managed the accumulate that amount of bouts in such a short amount of time is incredible. I went to the U.S.A. to Brockton, to see his gym at the YMCA, James Edgar playing fields across the street from his family home, saw the plaque commerating his achievements. Must be something in the water there, as Marvelous Marvin Hagler hailed from that town too. Brockton 2 for 2 for me! Rocky was a boxing hero for me & I named my son Rocco in his honour. I see Rocky's unassailing determination in my son as he grows, he can punch like a pro already, even though he is not going to tread the canvas, he has Rocky's confidence & pugnacious attitude in all he pursues! Grazie pet tutti Rocco (Rocky) è meraviglioso!🇮🇹♥️
@@DJROCK9007 Well said and best wishes!
@@bobbyd5276 - why must non-Marciano fans always go out of their way to criticize him while watching his documentaries?
@@bobbyd5276 - So, you comment on videos that you don’t watch. ok got it
The way rocky used to hit people was just different. He was so savage and sadistic. Not only that but he was very predatory in the way he moved to set up his shots. He had a strength and killer instinct that would overwhelm all fighters in within 30-40 lbs of his weight.
What an amazing video. I love the quality, the clips, the narration, everything. I hope you can do these for as many boxers as possible because this is absolute gold. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words David, glad you enjoyed the video! Definitely more to come, working on a Joe Frazier doc right now. Stay tuned!
@@RainyDayBoxing CAN'T WAIT!
Exactly what a champion should be. No one in the modern era comes close, he has modesty, class, an amazing man with aspects we will never see in a champion today.
@@boxcarbandit2098 technically he has 1 draw which Marciano doesn't and Marciano has almost double the fights, but I get what you mean he is the modern equivalent if only the opposite in stature although they are both clumsy looking fighter
Canelo Alvarez
@@wellwell7950 nonsense. Marciano lost more than once but had the Italian mafia behind him. Clearly you've never studied the history of boxing. The mafia paid judges and refs off and even made fighters take dives. Fans once littered the ring when Marciano won a decision against a nobody who kicked his ass in every department. The newspaper wrote an article stating that the judges had seen a different fight than everyone else. Look at his videos. Not one shows anybody other than an old washed up opponent or a punching bag that just stood flat footed against him. Fury and any modern super heavyweight would destroy him.
@@kingcarriere8323 Ali and Tyson admitted to the Greatness of Marciano, I'll take their word for it.
@@forexdissector9565 Thank you, I was about to say the same thing.
Your documentaries are always so well made. Gripping pieces of work.
Thank you for saying that Mahad!
@@RainyDayBoxing Do something about the troll in your comment section, it will only hurt your channel aka @studendofsweetscience @Angry Grizzly @Fury Goat herder.
@@studentofsweetscience6922 yet,Ali made Liston look like an amateur beating him easily. Then short,stubby Joe Frazier beat Ali badly in the first fight. YDKSAB
@@Jabbing_Jack 43 wins inside the distance out of 49 fights ,not a power hitter seriously ? who set you up as an expert you haven't got a clue ,have you ever boxed or been involved in the game ? some of the statements you make are unreal ,and you call others casuals .
@@Jabbing_Jack That's nothing to do with his boxing though ,this debate was about Fury Vs Marciano that's how it started ,I still think Rocky would have beaten Furey ,styles matter in boxing and I think Marciano would have easily beaten Furey ,never said Rocky was the best ever I don't think he was ,but not many would have beaten him , certainly not Furey ,and still think a lot of heavies today are too big ,but that's just an opinion , didn't know about Marciano being locked up ,but Rocky Graziano the Middleweight champ was deffo in the stockade ,Graziano was a bit of a baddie haha ,I read that Marciano was a moneylender after he retired and that's were he'd been when the plane crashed on the way back ,collecting money that was owed to him,who really knows .?
He knew once you get to the top the only way you can go is down. Undefeated doesn’t happen often. He was amazing.
What stands out above all for me is that, despite being the utterly formidable fighter he was, Rocky, like Jack Dempsey before him, appears to have been a genuinely decent and humble human being, who would never trash talk or otherwise be disrespectful towards his opponent. Contrast that with some of the vile specimens we see fighting today, few if any of whom could have stood up to either of those giants.
I always knew that he was a famous fighter, but didn't know how almost indestructible he became in the ring. Every single disadvantage you could think of , yet he got through by sheer willpower, heart and determination to succeed along with training as hard as possible to beat people no one else in his position should've been able to beat. That is inspiring as hell.
Will power is not enough. I think he was naturally resistant to getting knocked out. Scary as hell since he can punch and will trade blows. Impossible to beat.
@@logon235 He had the most important tool set for a boxer, which is a tough mind and an iron Chin, two deadly combinations.
@@ihavetubes he needed to be able to hit hard too, and because he's slower and lack technique, he can only trade blows. It was very destructive way to fight. He sounded like a great guy in and out of the ring. Smart that he quit early before he got anymore serious injuries. It's a pity he died too soon.
@@logon235 also had underrated technique for his time
"he doesn 't fight by the book, but I got hit by a library". that honestly cracked me up.
Rocky`s physical strength was astonishing bordering on the supernatural. Archie Moore said;.."Rocky was far and away the strongest man I ever encountered". When one bears in mind that Moore spent his adult life training & sparring with men 2 - 3 stone heavier than Rocky that is an incredible statement. Joe Louis said of Rocky ;.."It hurt if you bumped into him". I personally believe that pound for pound Rocky could beat any fighter that there ever was.
Everybody showed respect to him. Everybody What does that tell you? Legend
This guy was meant to be in a film, an underdog with a champion's mentality🥊🥊🥊
There already is one about him!
Rocky Balboa
@@kaijudirector5336 that one sucked, just like the Dempsey movie. They could really go all out now with movies about the legends. I think a film on George foreman would be easy money, people still remember the guy.
@@sleazyfellow or a new tyson movie would be great.
That knockout in the 13th round was amazing. Also I doubt any of todays fighters could last with a cut like he had on his nose; truly a man with a heart like a Lion.
FYI ~ ALI fought a entire fight, with a BROKEN JAW, against one of the better heavyweights of his time, who was NO Joke. (His name??? KEN NORTON) 😉 come RIGHT and COMPLETE with the knowledge. (Or Stay OUT of the conversation.)
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez rocky wont give a shit and will ko in at most 2 rounds
I think in today’s world they would have stopped the fight with a cut like that.
@@davidmcpherson1347 he's talking about today's fighters... you also first learn to read properly before commenting.
@@rishabhpartap lol, YOU must first learn I am a BLACK AMERICAN, NATIVE BORN. 🤔 (how about YOU???)/
He was brave, good at heart, a great sportsman and he never forgot who he was and where he came from. Rocky Marciano was just a great person. A hero to his people and he was The Iron Man Champion who never lost. Imagine a guy like reapears in the modern time of boxing and he gets to learn a real fighting style yet he´ll be a rock, a Mountain in the ring to never quit, to always get up and returns the blows he takes back at his opponent 10fold. This man would be unstoppable!!!
I love that no matter what was happening in every clip he was smiling.
His restraint at 6:35 is the mark of an absolute professional! He knew his opponent was out as soon the punch landed and withheld any further punishment before they hit the ground. That's repect for the sport right there.
He hits two guys here that are down and out
@@diegodelgado9764 true Rocky did hit Jersey Joe with a left hook when he was already on his knees and practically dead.... What a savage fighter he was.
@@diegodelgado9764 Dude, when you are in the middle of a combo or the heat of the fight it happens. I'm positive Rocky regretted those extra hits. He was not a mean man
At 15:55 he throws a right cross that looks like it wouldn't have been blocked and taken the guys jaw off, but clearly the bell rang bc instead he pulled it and threw a left jab that was actually a hug and a smile. Amazing 👏
Earlier in the video he punched a guy sitting down and a guy already on the floor
I have a feeling that, much like Marvin Hagler, Marciano may have had a thicker skull that also helped him withstand some of those punishing blows from opponents. Combine that with his out-of-this-world work ethic and his massive heart, and you get what he was--an undefeatable champion.
Both Brockton Heroes! Met Hagler went to school with his step kids. And Rocky Marciano's nephews.
His ability to take blows was probably because of all the fluid between his brain and skull as well as his absolute willpower to not go down .That fluid prevents your brain from hitting your skull too much which is the main way you lose control of your legs and go down in boxing. That's my guess at the very least anyway thinking about it in a scientific way.
Seems Julio Cesar Chavez had that same thick skull…was measured somehow. BUT took the pain was a great champ
@@abusharifah72 Archie Moore, Ezzard Charles and Jersey joe Walcott had Rocky beat, just wasn't quite able to finish the job, those were great title fights.
@@abusharifah72 I imagine they were great people. Thanx for sharing.
Marciano & Frazier had that style to counter Ali what legends RIP & blessings to their loved ones.
I'm too young to have ever watched him fight in person but I'm happy to be able to look back and see the man in action.