I was on my face. I heard the count from one to 10. I kept telling myself that I had to get up, but I couldn't move. I couldn't make myself move. It was the strangest feeling.
To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore. - Rocky Marciano
To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore.
- Rocky Marciano
I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all … - Rocky Marciano
I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all …
What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world? - Rocky Marciano
What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world?
Liston is like most big bullies, if you can stay away and make him miss for a few rounds he'll get frustrated. Once you strip away that feeling of in… - Rocky Marciano
Liston is like most big bullies, if you can stay away and make him miss for a few rounds he'll get frustrated. Once you strip away that feeling of in…
Rocky is a poor Italian boy from a poor Italian family, and he appreciates the buck more than almost anybody. He's only got two halfway decent purses… - Rocky Marciano
Rocky is a poor Italian boy from a poor Italian family, and he appreciates the buck more than almost anybody. He's only got two halfway decent purses…
I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion. - Rocky Marciano
I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion.
That was a f****g dumb question. If I didn't think I was gonna win, why the hell would I be fighting?! - Rocky Marciano
That was a f****g dumb question. If I didn't think I was gonna win, why the hell would I be fighting?!
In the ring, I never really knew fear. - Rocky Marciano
In the ring, I never really knew fear.
The greatness of Marciano in the ring was defined by the way he prepared for a fight, his ability to punch and take a punch. - Rocky Marciano
The greatness of Marciano in the ring was defined by the way he prepared for a fight, his ability to punch and take a punch.
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