Best fights of Rocky Marciano
Over 9 years as a professional, Rocky Marciano compiled a 49-0 (43) record, including seven title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Rocky Marciano KOs Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight
On September 17, 1954 Rocky Marciano defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles against Ezzard Charles. It was their second meeting. Marciano was 31 years old with a record of 46-0, and Charles was 33 with a record of 85-11-1. Marciano was on an undefeated 46-fight winning streak, while Charles was coming off a loss. Marciano stopped Ezzard Charles via KO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
2. Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles
On June 17, 1954 Rocky Marciano defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles against Ezzard Charles. Marciano was 30 years old with a record of 45-0, and Charles was 32 with a record of 85-10-1. Marciano was on an undefeated 45-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 2-fight winning streak. Marciano won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Rocky Marciano KOs Joe Louis
On October 26, 1951 Rocky Marciano faced Joe Louis. Marciano was 28 years old with a record of 37-0, and Louis was 37 with a record of 66-2. Marciano was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 8-fight winning streak. Marciano stopped Joe Louis via TKO in the 8th round.
4. Rocky Marciano KOs Jersey Joe Walcott
On September 23, 1952 Rocky Marciano fought Jersey Joe Walcott for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Marciano was 29 years old with a record of 42-0, and Walcott was 38 with a record of 51-16-2. Marciano was on an undefeated 42-fight winning streak and Walcott was on a 2-fight winning streak. Marciano stopped Jersey Joe Walcott via KO in the 13th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Rocky Marciano KOs Archie Moore
On September 21, 1955 Rocky Marciano defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles against Archie Moore. Marciano was 32 years old with a record of 48-0, and Moore was 41 with a record of 149-19-8. Marciano was on an undefeated 48-fight winning streak and Moore was on a 21-fight winning streak. Marciano stopped Archie Moore via KO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
6. Rocky Marciano KOs Jersey Joe Walcott in their 2nd fight
On May 15, 1953 Rocky Marciano defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles against Jersey Joe Walcott. It was their second meeting. Marciano was 29 years old with a record of 43-0, and Walcott was 39 with a record of 51-17-2. Marciano was on an undefeated 43-fight winning streak, while Walcott was coming off a loss. Marciano stopped Jersey Joe Walcott via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.