It feels unjust without Henin at French Open Jun 1, 2008
Paris without "Juju," as her mob of adorers calls Henin, is something like boxing minus Rocky Marciano, the Brockton bruiser, who called it a career in 1956 at the top of his game as Justine was. Rocky, unbeaten, was No. 1 while associating with heavyweights, and so was she, the paperweight surrounded by lofty sluggers. (Boston Globe)
Minor leaguers' motley monikers May 29, 2008
The Brockton Rox of the Canadian-American Association gets its name partly from the "rock" in Brockton, partly to honor hometown boxing hero Rocky Marciano, and partly to rag on the Sox, since the teams are in no way related. In Idaho Falls, the team used to be named after a potato and was known as the Russets, but now it's named after a partridge and is called the Idaho Falls Chukars. (Boston Globe)
Joe Calzaghe - Britain's greatest boxer? Apr 21, 2008
He came to America at last, he proved his doubters wrong, and he is just one fight away from joining the legendary Rocky Marciano in retiring from the ring with an untarnished record. As Calzaghe put it. (BBC Sport)
He's punching up champ's childhood home Apr 10, 2008
Mark Casieri shows off a pair of Rocky Marciano license plates ... The house at 168 Dover St. in Brockton is more special than it looks: It is the childhood home of Rocky Marciano. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Expert picks Apr 5, 2008
Think of it as Muhammad Ali vs. Rocky Marciano and George Foreman vs. Joe Frazier. Gottlieb: Three great games; Rose vs. Collison, Lawson vs. KU's guards; Bill Self vs. Roy Williams; and Memphis vs. the world. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Grappling With History Apr 1, 2008
Beloved stars like Rocky Marciano and Sugar Ray Robinson were retired or in decline, and no bright lights were emerging to take their place. Enter Ali, riding his good looks, fast hands, and loquacious Louisville Lip to fame. (Slate)
Katsidis falls just short in title bid Mar 24, 2008
Katsidis's stock in the US will not be hurt by the loss, with the bout aired throughout North America live on HBO. US commentators called the contest a contender for the fight of 2008 and compared Katsidis to Rocky Marciano. In the sixth round, Katsidis hit Casamayor with a body shot so powerful Casamayor buckled over then tumbled through the ropes and into the spectators. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Simply the best: Putting Tiger's career in perspective goes beyond the game of golf Feb 26, 2008
Rocky Marciano, heavyweight champion from 1952 to '56, won every one of his 49 fights. Sugar Ray Robinson scored 91 consecutive victories from 1943 to 1951, including five over Jake La Motta, and 19 in one year, 1950. (Missoulian, MT)
Channel 7's Donaldson isn't quite at home yet Feb 22, 2008
Among those interviewed about Louis, who finished his career with a record of 68-3, are Jimmy Carter, poet Maya Angelou, actor-comedian Jerry Lewis, comedian-activist Dick Gregory, Pete and Louis Marciano (the brothers of boxer Rocky Marciano) and writer Gay Talese. Said Gregory: "I lived in St. Louis. You heard it through the black community that Joe Louis is fighting on such and such a night. And it was better than Christmas 'cause on Christmas you couldn't be guaranteed you was gonna get... (Boston Globe)
Heavyweights try to strike a blow for boxing Feb 21, 2008
"People need one champion like Rocky Marciano and Mike Tyson.". 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The team nobody likes Feb 2, 2008
When Rocky Marciano became the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire with the belt, and without a single loss or draw, it wasn't long before revisionists started poring over that 49-0 record, searching for stiffs and palookas, suggesting that he retired when he did precisely to avoid those coming along who would surely have beaten him. These Patriots, by contrast, have played and beaten every other NFL team that might have been considered a challenger this season. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
The Great Debate Feb 1, 2008
"Rocky Marciano never lost a fight, but I never hear anyone say he's the greatest heavyweight champion of all time.". That literally hits close to home for New England, because the 49-0 Rock was from Brockton, Mass. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mexican artist is chosen to sculpt Marciano statue Jan 20, 2008
BROCKTON - A renowned sculptor based in Mexico City has been chosen to create the statue of legendary heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano in his hometown ... Brockton native Rocky Marciano had 43 knockouts as he went undefeated in 49 professional fights. (Boston Globe)
Here's a vote for the 'good old days' Dec 16, 2007
Other memorable events included covering the state championship 1957 Chelmsford High football team, led by the Gleason brothers, "Flicka: Johnson and Fred Bell ... Burlington's Jerry Skelton scoring 37 points in a Thanksgiving Day win over Bedford ... Tony Conigliaro playing for St. Mary's of Lynn in a baseball game against Keith Academy at Shedd Park ... The Boston Celtics of the Bill Russell-Bob Cousy era winning successive NBA Championship playoff games against the St. Louis Hawks at Boston... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Fans blind to sports' gray areas Dec 8, 2007
New England Patriots were unbeatable, a fusion of Secretariat, Rocky Marciano and Mark Spitz -- until they nearly lost for the second consecutive week, which is when they became vulnerable, hole-riddled and eminently beatable. Eli Manning is never called an average NFL starting quarterback, though that's what he is. (Albany Times Union)
Battle to be the greatest of them all Dec 8, 2007
The boxing world knew that Robinson was a finer fighter than his contemporary Rocky Marciano, the undefeated heavyweight champion, and wanted to find a way of acknowledging it. Since then it has been used to add lustre to the reputations of those fighting in the lower weight divisions, such as Roy Jones Jr, who has held titles at four weights, and specifically to redress the imbalance expressed in the old maxim, "As goes the heavyweight division, so goes boxing.". (Guardian Unlimited)
A shrine to champions Dec 6, 2007
They moved the gym over to Ward Street 25 years ago, and the city renamed the street Petronelli Way some years back, in honor of a couple of guys who helped keep Brockton on the map after Rocky Marciano put it there by knocking out Jersey Joe Wolcott in 1952 to become heavyweight champion of the world ... In what was an insult to Brockton, the World Boxing Council recently voted to put up a statue of Rocky Marciano in Boston instead of Brockton, his hometown ... Boston has about as much to do... (Boston Globe)
1-2 punch by mayors moves Rocky Marciano statue to Brockton Dec 6, 2007
Rocky Marciano knocking out challenger Ezzard Charles in 1954 ... After the mayors of Boston and Brockton both threw jabs at the World Boxing Council plan to erect a Rocky Marciano statue in Boston instead of his hometown of Brockton, the head of the commission relented yesterday and said the 42-member panel would "respect their wishes." ... "I would never want to take Rocky Marciano away from Brockton," Menino said in a phone interview yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Glitter and glitz just not fitting for sweet science Dec 5, 2007
Crystal chandeliers are fine, in their place. Hang them in ballrooms. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rivers haters need to take a chill pill Dec 2, 2007
Rocky Marciano was from Brockton, Mass. which is why he was known as The Hard Rock From Brockton. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Brockton boxed out by Boston for Marciano statue Nov 29, 2007
BROCKTON - Before he retired as the only heavyweight champion who knew neither defeat nor draw, Rocky Marciano was the Rock of Brockton ... "Rocky Marciano, that's a name that is known around the world," he said. (Boston Globe)
Dartmouth advances to Division 1 Super Bowl with win over Brockton Nov 28, 2007
BROCKTON - On a brisk fall night, Dartmouth quarterback Sean Sylvia and the Indians avenged last year's 15-14 Division 1 EMass semifinal loss with a 40-7 win over Brockton at Rocky Marciano Stadium. The Indians will play Everett in the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium Saturday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Holmes still haunted by Marciano remark Nov 21, 2007
"If you want to get technical about it, Rocky Marciano couldn't carry my jockstrap," bellowed Holmes, who was frustrated at losing to Spinks and being unable to match Marciano's record of winning 49 professional fights without a defeat. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bobcats' Brezec playing despite eye injury Nov 20, 2007
"We're calling him Rocky Marciano," Bobcats coach Sam Vincent said. "He can now see out of the eye.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
St. John's of Shrewsbury wins Division 1 boys' soccer state title Nov 18, 2007
BROCKTON - It seemed fitting that the MIAA Division 1 boys' soccer state championship game was played in Rocky Marciano Stadium, as the game between Framingham and St. John's of Shrewsbury had all the trappings of a heavyweight fight. After 1 hour 50 minutes of regulation and overtime both teams were deadlocked at 0-0, neither team being able to deliver the knockout blow. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Oliver Ames homes in on crown Nov 18, 2007
champions as the match was played at Rocky Marciano Stadium in neighboring Brockton. A great offense and a stellar defense paved the way to the championship. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Decision on Carr's future may come today Oct 16, 2007
Cohen, in one of many legal cases drawing from professional sports, pointed to a case involving boxing great Rocky Marciano. The boxer's trainer attempted to enter into a written contract that would have kept him the trainer well into the future, should Marciano turn pro. (Boston Globe)
Boxing: Madison Square Garden retires a boxing ring replete with history Sep 22, 2007
"When I first heard of the Garden," Joe Frazier said in an interview, "I was a little boy living in Brooklyn and South Carolina. I saw Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles on TV. Then I fought in the Garden, and I have an affection for the ring. I had a big fight there, remember?". The fight was in 1971, the so-called Fight of the Century and the first of three between Frazier and Muhammad Ali. (International Herald Tribune)
Local Teams Today Sep 21, 2007
1955 -- Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain the world heavyweight title. 1980 -- Richard Todd of the New York Jets completes an NFL record 42 passes and throws for 447 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-27 loss to San Francisco. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Madison Square Garden retires historic ring Sep 20, 2007
It was there, in October 1951, that Rocky Marciano sent an aging Joe Louis through the ropes in the eighth round, a closing chapter in Louis fabled career. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Unsustainable Spirit Sep 20, 2007
The team, named in part for Brockton boxing icon Rocky Marciano, plays in the $17 million Campanelli Stadium, which recently was named the best playing field in the Can-Am League for the sixth consecutive year. Ticket sales, concessions, and advertising are key revenues for independent baseball teams. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Just Call It A Ring Thing Sep 17, 2007
September 17, 2007 -- TONY LoBianco, who played Rocky Marciano in the 1979 movie "Marci ano," will dish about his boxing scenes in a panel discussion called "Pop corn and Pugilists," at the Down Town Asso ciation tomorrow. "I did all the boxing scenes," says Brook lyn-born Tony. (New York Post -- Gossip)
King deal on Diaz a win-win for him Sep 15, 2007
He does fight a little like Rocky Marciano, but Julio is going to give him a boxing lesson. He boxes. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sports celebs visit Maine Diner Aug 9, 2007
When asked his opinion of the best fighter he ever covered, Sheridan quickly responded by naming former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes, partly because the more probable choices of Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano were somewhat before his time. Reader Reaction These discussions and our forums are not moderated. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Arm twisting has been a fair traditon since 1980 Aug 8, 2007
"He wrestled in the middle weights and he had been a sparring partner of the great boxer Rocky Marciano. Guys like that you might think carry an ego, but they don't. They are real approachable.". Over time, the women's competition has also grown and he enjoys watching the competitors and their approach. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Homer record: Cherished, yes; enduring, not quite Jul 26, 2007
What about Wilt Chamberlain averaging 50 points over the course of a basketball season or Rocky Marciano retiring as heavyweight champion at 49-0. What about Mark Spitz's seven swimming gold medals in one Olympics or Jack Nicklaus' 18 golf majors or Bjorn Borg's five consecutive Wimbledon titles. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Nicol likes Liverpool more than a wee bit May 22, 2007
Semedo guided Emigrantes das Ilhas to the semifinals of the Region 1 qualifying before the team was eliminated by Danbury United on penalty kicks Sunday at Rocky Marciano Stadium in Brockton. Carlos Valdir Fernandes gave Emigrantes the lead in extra time but the Connecticut club tied the score on a penalty kick and took a 6-5 victory on penalties. (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Barbaros surgeon, jockey honored May 18, 2007
Its purely hypothetical, like who would win a fight between Cassius Clay or Rocky Marciano. How can you prove it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wrong fighter opting to hang up gloves May 7, 2007
"I'm like Rocky Marciano," said Mayweather, undefeated in 38 fights. "I came in on top, and I'm leaving on top. I'm happy.". (USA Today -- Sports)
»Column: Heavyweight boxing is long since dead Apr 15, 2007
When we think of Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and fighters of that ilk, we think of words like legendary, immortal and historic ... Rocky Marciano was the other. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
* `Beast from the East' gunning for Rocky's record Apr 11, 2007
TITLE BOUT: Nikolay Valuev needs just three more wins to surpass legend of the ring Rocky Marciano's 49-bout winning streak, starting with Ruslan Chagev on Saturday AFP, PARIS Wednesday, Apr 11, 2007, Page 19 ... 13m tall St Petersburg native is also closing in on one of the most impressive records in boxing -- Rocky Marciano's 49-bout winning streak ... "Breaking the record would mean a lot to me. Rocky Marciano is a legend, as is his record," said Valuev. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ex-heavyweight champ Lewis denies comeback bid Feb 26, 2007
But Lewis, who matched heavyweight greats Rocky Marciano and Gene Tunney by retiring while champion, said he had no reason to return. Im happy with my life and I dont need to chase a big payday, he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lewis returning? Former champ says no way Feb 26, 2007
Briton Lewis, who retired three years ago, is the third man only after Americans Gene Tunney and Rocky Marciano to retire while still world heavyweight champion. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Report: Lewis plans comeback to fight Klitschko Feb 24, 2007
The Briton became only the third man after Gene Tunney and Rocky Marciano to retire while still world champion. Klitschko announced last month that he was planning his own comeback. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
- Big interview: Evander Holyfield talks to Thomas Hauser Feb 5, 2007
Lennox Lewis and Rocky Marciano retired while they were on top. Marvin Hagler and Michael Spinks were still marketable when they left the ring after losses in massive fights. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
CTP Recasts Boston Bank as 'True Blue' Jan 31, 2007
boxer Rocky Marciano and Natick, Mass. college and pro football star Doug Flutie, who is also the bank's primary spokesman. (AdWeek)
Klitschko looks to make history Jan 31, 2007
On the other hand, Klitschko became just the second heavyweight champion since Rocky Marciano to retire on top. "I had no other option," said Klitschko, who was told he was facing nine months of rehabilitation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Eastern Bank buys Super Bowl ad time Jan 30, 2007
"It's the color of a Plymouth Pilgrim and a Brockton boxer," he intones, as the image on the screen flips from a man carrying straw across a Plymouth beach to boxing great Rocky Marciano hitting a speed bag. The ad also features images of NFL quarterback Doug Flutie, a Boston -area native and the bank's celebrity spokesman, and Dick and Rick Hoyt, the sexagenarian father and quadriplegic son from Massachusetts who run marathons together. (Boston Globe)
Rocky Balboa: An Elegy for Cigars and Champs Jan 20, 2007
Cut to an ESPN debate in which boxing analysts concoct a computer-simulated matchup between Dixon and Balboa (in his prime), much like The Super Fight pitting a retired Rocky Marciano against an inactive Muhammad Ali back in 1970. In the movie, the computer-generated Balboa knocks out the computer-generated Dixon. (SmartMoney)
Johnny Gonzalves: 1931-2007. Contender never had title shot Jan 17, 2007
"And that was all there was to it. ... We never had any trouble after that. Till he died, we were the best of friends.'' According to Such, Rocky Marciano, the only undefeated/untied heavyweight champion in boxing history, once walked into the bar and announced, "I can beat anybody in this bar -- but Johnny Gonsalves. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Boxing is a guilty pleasure Jan 7, 2007
As a kid, I'd read and heard stories about the great fighters of the '30s, '40s, and '50s: Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Jersey Joe Walcott and the like. But they were mostly just names. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
