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

What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world?

- 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

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

I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion.

- 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 Marciano

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

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

Rocky Marciano stood out in boxing like a rose in a garbage dump.

- Rocky Marciano