Marciano, Rocky

1923 – He was born this year.

1943 - He was drafted into the army for a term of two years.

1947 - His amateur career was interrupted on March this year, when he stepped into the ring as a professional competitor.

1948 - He had one professional fight (against Lee Epperson) on his record, the night of July 12 this year, marked the time when he began fighting permanently as a professional boxer.

1951 - He won four more by knockout, and, after a win in six over Red Applegate, he was showcased on national TV for the first time, when he knocked out Rex Layne in six rounds on July 12 of this year.

1952 – He faced world heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott in Philadelphia on September 23rd this year.

1955 – His last title bout was against Archie Moore on September 21st this year.

1956 – He announced his retirement on April this year.

1959 – He considered a comeback in this year when Ingemar Johansson won the heavyweight championship from Patterson in June this year.

1969 – He died intestate (without a will). He is interred in a crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

1973 - His father died in March this year.

1974 - His wife at the age of 46, his wife is entombed next to him.

1986 - His mother died in January this year.