The Gallery Biography Pictures and winner of the third annual Rocky Run His Record Exhibits, News ROCKY MARCIANO The Brockton Blockbuster Rocky Marciano was born in Brockton, MA on September 1, 1923. A former local shoe worker, he became the heavyweight champion of the world when he defeated Jersey Joe Walcott on September 23, 1952. The Marciano room at the Brockton Historical Society features ...

Courtesy of The Ring Born: September 1, 1923 Died: August 31, 1969 Total Bouts: 49 Won: 49 Lost: 0 Drew: 0 KOs: 43 Induction: 1990 Rocky Marciano TO DEFINE Rocky Marciano's career, one only needs to know: 49-0. That is it. Forty-nine fights, forty-nine wins. Marciano is the only world champion to complete his career undefeated. Marciano had a 12-fight amateur career during which he won the New ...