What was Rocky Graziano's record?

Graziano's career record was 67 wins (52 by knockout), 10 losses, and 6 draws. He was inducted into The Ring magazine's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1971.

Was Rocky Graziano a good fighter?

Graziano is considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. He was ranked 23rd on The Ring magazine list of the greatest punchers of all time. He fought many of the best middleweights of the era including Sugar Ray Robinson.

Did Rocky Graziano ever lose a fight?

He had 10 losses, 3 of which were via stoppage. Graziano died on May 22, 1990 at the age of 71 years. Graziano's last fight was a non-title bout against Chuck Davey on Sep 17, 1952. He lost the fight via 10 round UD.

What was Rocky Graziano's real name?

Rocky Graziano, original name Thomas Rocco Barbella, (born January 1, 1919, New York, New York, U.S.—died May 22, 1990, New York), American boxer and world middleweight champion (1947–48).

Was there a real boxer named Rocky Balboa?

Interestingly, Rocky Balboa is actually based on a real-life person: Chuck Wepner. Wepner was born in 1939, and first started fighting on the streets in Bayonne, New Jersey (an interest that would eventually earn him the nickname of "The Bayonne Bleeder," since he bled a great deal during his fights).

Did Sugar Ray Robinson fight Marciano?

Marciano won the Sugar Ray Robinson Award in 1952. In 2006, an ESPN poll voted Marciano's 1952 championship bout against Walcott as the greatest knockout ever.

Did Rocky Graziano get a dishonorable discharge?

Graziano later served nine months in prison for going A.W.O.L. from the Army. His defection, which grew out of an argument with a superior officer, led to a dishonorable discharge.

How many times did Rocky Graziano fight Tony Zale?

Zale is best remembered for his three bouts over a 21-month period with Rocky Graziano for the middleweight crown. These three bouts were among the most brutal and exciting middleweight championship matches of all time.

Is Rocky Marciano and Rocky Graziano the same person?

FOUR years ago, a free-swinging guy named Rocky Graziano warmed the hearts of hard-bitten American fight fans as he slugged his way from New York's East Side to the championship of the world.

What year did Rocky Graziano fight?

The rubber match, on June 10, 1948 at Roosevelt Stadium in Newark, N. J., had little of the drama of the previous two fights. Zale, a 12-5 underdog, floored Graziano in the first round before knocking him cold with a left hook at 1:08 of the third to regain his crown.

What was Rocky Marciano's boxing record?

On April 27, 1956, world heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano retires from boxing at age 31, saying he wants to spend more time with his family. Marciano ended his career as the only heavyweight champion with a perfect record–49 wins in 49 professional bouts, with 43 knockouts.

Did Rocky Marciano grow up poor?

His father, Pierino, worked at a shoe factory. His mother's name was Pasqualena. Rocky would spend much of his life making sure she would not live in the poverty he had known growing up.

Was Sylvester Stallone really a boxer?

Stallone was not a professional boxer. He never trained anybody. His association with boxing has been through the movies.

Was Rocky Based on Muhammad Ali?

In Stallone's film, Apollo Creed's character was based on Ali and Wepner was played by Rocky. Ali, who was made to look like the anti-hero in the film, wasn' t too impressed with the final outcome of the movie.

Which boxer never lost a professional fight in his career?

Rocky Marciano is often remembered for two things: his lionhearted approach to the fight game and his flawless professional record of 49-0-0. And as Marciano was never defeated, it stands to reason that he was never knocked out, either.

Did Muhammad Ali fight Rocky Marciano?

The Super Fight was a fictional boxing match between Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali shot in 1969 and released in 1970. At the time, Ali and Marciano were the only undefeated heavyweight champions in history and fans often debated who would win had they met in their primes.

Did Graziano beat Zale?

Rocky Graziano 155 lbs beat Tony Zale 159 lbs by TKO at 2:10 in round 6 of 15. On February 7, 1947, the New York State Athletic Commission revoked Graziano's boxing license and canceled his forthcoming title rematch with Zale for his failure to report a $100,000 bribe offer.