I don't want to be remembered as a tough man. I want to be remembered as a winner.
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Born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1923, Rocky Marciano
Born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1923, Rocky Marciano is the only undefeated heavyweight champion in professional boxing history. With a perfect record of 49-0 (43 KOs), this son of Italian immigrants overcame physical disadvantages through indomitable will and relentless conditioning, proving that determination can conquer nature.
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