Roland La Starza was tough, but Ezzard Charles was the toughest man I ever fought. I learned what pain was all about when I fought him.
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?
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?!
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…
In the ring, I never really knew fear. - Rocky Marciano
In the ring, I never really knew fear.
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…
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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