Rocky Marciano Trivia Quiz: An American Professional Boxer

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Rocky Marciano Trivia Quiz: An American Professional Boxer

Rocco Francis Marchegiano, also named Rocky Marciano, was born in Massachusetts, the U.S., in September 1923. He was an American boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955. From 1952 to 1956, he held the world heavyweight title. Marciano is the only heavyweight champion to be undefeated during his career. His six title defense opponents were Jersey Joe Walcott, Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles, Don Cockell, and Archie Moore. Marciano is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time due to his relentless fighting style, powerful punching power, stamina, and incredibly durable chin. Here's a quiz based on Rocky Marciano.

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Where was Rocky Marciano born?

  • Brockton, Massachusetts

  • Austin, Texas

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Fresno, California

When did Marciano begin his professional boxing career?

  • April 11, 1945

  • May 8, 1946

  • June 15, 1947

  • July 12, 1948

In 1952, Rocky finally got his chance and won the Heavyweight Championship by knocking out what former Heavyweight Champion?

  • Jersey Joe Walcott

  • Joe Louis

  • Jack Dempsey

  • Joe Frazier

Only one man could go the fifteen-round distance with him in all of Marciano's title defenses. Who was it?

  • Don Cockell

  • Ezzard Charles

  • Archie Moore

  • Harry 'Kid' Matthews

When was Rocky Marciano born?

  • September 3, 1923

  • September 1, 1923

  • November 4, 1920

  • November 8, 1920

On September 21, 1955, Rocky defended his title for the last time against which boxer?

  • Jersey Joe Walcott

  • Archie Moore

  • Roland La Starza

  • Cassius Clay

The most devastating punch Marciano could deliver was his right cross. This right cross earned a pet name for him. What was this name?

  • The Hammer

  • Susie-Q

  • The Chin Finder

  • Kong

When did Rocky Marciano die?

  • January 25, 1965

  • March 21, 1966

  • April 15, 1967

  • August 31, 1969

When did Marciano announce his retirement from professional boxing?

  • April 27, 1956

  • May 21, 1956

  • June 20, 1957

  • July 28, 1957

How many times did Marciano defend the heavyweight title before his retirement?

  • Nine

  • Seven

  • Eight

  • Six

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