The Untold Story About Rocky Marciano!

As a child, Rocky Marciano was diagnosed with a rare case of pneumonia. The disease was so critical that doctors thought he would not survive. If it did, it would be done only through the spirit.

This spirit became a defining spirit in Rocky’s life. Setting the tone he would later take to the boxing ring. As a child, he loved sports, but his physical attributes, though he had a drive that would become the cornerstone of his career.

In 1943, Rocky was drafted into the army. While stationed in Wales, he joined the boxing program as a way to stay active and avoid boredom. It was there that boxing gave him a sense of purpose and a goal to focus on, and he pursued the sport with the same determination through his childhood wrestling.

After returning from the war, Rocky decided to resume his love for the sport of boxing. It would be a passion in those early years that would determine a passion that would lay the groundwork for him to overcome some deadly illnesses to find his purpose in boxing.

Rocky’s humble early experiences were a testament to his determination, qualities that would be important in his early career. In much taller opposition business, he stood out though at 5:10 tall with a reach of just 67 inches.

Rocky’s awkward footwork made him an unlikely candidate for greatness in the eyes of many. When he first entered the ring, his flaws were obvious. He often tripped over his own feet and threw punches that were unbecoming of a seasoned fighter. The first few coaches fired him and sidelined him. One critic said he was too short and mediocre to succeed in the heavyweight division.

Where others saw his shortcomings, one man saw training potential in Charley Goldman, who took on the challenge of making him a formidable fighter. He determined his heart, and determination was his best attribute.

Rocky’s size became his biggest asset, allowing him to generate incredible power in his punches.

Rocky hit a heavy bag of 270 pounds to set him up to break down his opponent’s defenses by outclassing and outmaneuvering every opponent put in front of him.

Rocky’s strategy was to wear them down both physically and mentally. His unmatched stamina, honed through a brutal training regiment, saw him through an entire fight.

In 1950, he showed his ability to overcome adversity against the undefeated Roland LaStarza, known for his defensive skills and ability to counterpunch. By the end of the match, LaStarza suffered injuries to his arms and body, requiring surgery to repair nerve and bone damage caused by Marciano’s relentless punches.

Although the fight ended in a controversial split decision in favor of Marciano, it cemented his reputation as a rising star with an unmatched ability to break down his opponents. From his grueling battles with Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott to his untimely death in a plane crash, his life was heartbreaking.

Rocky’s win over Louis proved himself to be a top contender for the title after ending the career of a man he idolized. On September 23, 1952, against the 38-year-old Walcott, Marciano was dropped in the first round with a perfectly timed left hook. It was the first time in his career that he was grounded. In the middle rounds, Walcott had the advantage, but Rocky was determined, despite the cuts above his eyes, to continue his assault on Walcott. The punch he landed distorted Walcott’s face.

Rocky’s fights in 1954 against former champion Ezzard Charles, his pressure proved significant. He landed a right hand in the eighth round, knocking him out.

Against lightweight Archie ‘Old Mongoose’ Moore, Rocky was knocked out in the second round, but finished the fight in the ninth round. He was known as the ‘blue collar champion’.

Rocky finished his career 49-0 with 43 knockouts. His life ended in a plane crash.