Best of Rocky Marciano: Top 10 Fights
Rocky Marciano had 49 fights with 43 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Jersey Joe Walcott, Archie Moore, Joe Louis, Roland La Starza, and Don Cockell. The following are Marciano's top 10 fights.
Rocky Marciano defeats Jersey Joe Walcott in their 2nd fight
On Rocky Marciano defeated Jersey Joe Walcott in the rematch via 1st round KO. Marciano was 29 years old with a record of 44-0 (39 KOs). Walcott was 39 years old with a record of 51-17-2 (32 KOs). Marciano successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Marciano's fights.
Rocky Marciano defeats Archie Moore
On Rocky Marciano defeated Archie Moore via 9th round KO. Marciano was 32 years old with a record of 49-0 (43 KOs). Moore was 41 years old with a record of 149-19-8 (108 KOs). Marciano successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Marciano's career.
Rocky Marciano defeats Jersey Joe Walcott
On Rocky Marciano defeated Jersey Joe Walcott via 13th round KO. Marciano was 29 years old with a record of 43-0 (38 KOs). Walcott was 38 years old with a record of 51-16-2 (32 KOs). Marciano won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles — his first world titles.
Rocky Marciano defeats Joe Louis
On Rocky Marciano defeated Joe Louis via 8th round TKO. Marciano was 28 years old with a record of 38-0 (33 KOs). Louis was 37 years old with a record of 66-2 (52 KOs).
Rocky Marciano defeats Roland La Starza
On Rocky Marciano defeated Roland La Starza in the rematch via 11th round TKO. Marciano was 30 years old with a record of 45-0 (40 KOs). Marciano successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles.
Rocky Marciano defeats Don Cockell
On Rocky Marciano defeated Don Cockell via 9th round TKO. Marciano was 31 years old with a record of 48-0 (42 KOs). Marciano successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles.
Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles
On Rocky Marciano defeated Ezzard Charles via 15 round unanimous decision. Marciano was 30 years old with a record of 46-0 (40 KOs). Charles was 32 years old with a record of 85-10-1 (48 KOs). Marciano successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles.
Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight
On Rocky Marciano defeated Ezzard Charles in the rematch via 8th round KO. Marciano was 31 years old with a record of 47-0 (41 KOs). Charles was 33 years old with a record of 85-11-1 (48 KOs). Marciano successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles.
Rocky Marciano defeats Lee Savold
On Rocky Marciano defeated Lee Savold via 6th round RTD. Marciano was 28 years old with a record of 39-0 (34 KOs).
Rocky Marciano defeats Harry Matthews
On Rocky Marciano defeated Harry Matthews via 2nd round KO. Marciano was 28 years old with a record of 42-0 (37 KOs).