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The Real "Rocky" Wins The Title

The Real "Rocky" Wins The Title

Rocky Marciano, the only Heavyweight Champion to retire undefeated

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Jeffrey W Massey
Sep 22, 2024
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It was September 23, 1952, during the golden age of boxing, when a young Rocky Marciano knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott to become the heavyweight champion of the world. After the retirement of Joe Louis, who was affectionately known to boxing fans as the “Brown Bomber,” the sport of boxing struggled to find its footing - or another superstar. Walcott ha…

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