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"From the bestselling author of The Prince of Providence, a revelatory biography of Rocky Marciano, the greatest heavyweight champion of all time. The son of poor Italian immigrants, with short arms and stubby legs, Rocky Marciano accomplished a feat that eluded legendary heavyweight champions like Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson: He never lost a professional fight. His record was a perfect 49-0. Unbeaten is the story of this...
Author
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Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of boxer Rocky Marciano, undefeated heavyweight champion from 1952 through 1956 when he retired. Examines his popularity as a second-generation Italian-American in the context of the early 1950s when he was revered by immigrants and those who were uncomfortable with the increasing dominance of black men in boxing.
Publisher
Mackinac Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"On January 20, 1970, the "Fight of the Century-Ali vs. Marciano" was shown one time in 1500 packed theaters across the United States and Europe and was shown once in 1970 on ABC's "Wide World of Sports". All prints of the fight were destroyed, except for one given to the Library of Congress. The fight has not been seen since." - Container.
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