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Definition of Rocky Marciano
1. Noun. United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship in 1952 (1924-1969).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rocky Marciano
Literary usage of Rocky Marciano
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Oversight of the Professional Boxing Industry: Hearing Before the Committee edited by John McCain (2000)
"In fact, I learned something about taxes from Rocky Marciano. I always wondered
why he only fought once a year. And AI Weil, I think it was, said, well, ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"1951 It might have been appropriate to use daunt in such a context when John L.
Sullivan was fighting, but not when Rocky Marciano was fighting, ..."
3. Muhammad Ali & Company by Thomas Hauser (1998)
"In and out; lightning speed. No one could catch him until he grew old, and
opponents were wasting their time if they tried. 7. Rocky Marciano—There's only ..."
4. 54 by Wu Ming (2005)
"Nothing about Rocky Marciano against Ezzard Charles. Those blacks, even the old
ones, are always animals. Nothing about Guatemala, agrarian reform, ..."
5. Authentic Reading Practice Grades 4-6 by Jo Ellen Moore (2001)
"Metal 3. Complete the map of the state of Maine, showing some of the products
produced there. 5. Who was Rocky Marciano? Use 4. How is a macaque similar to ..."
6. Maggie's Too by Paul E. Furdon (2001)
"They feared being paired with him as a boxing opponent. He could throw a 6-inch
punch almost as powerful as the ones that Rocky Marciano delivered to level ..."
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