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Rocky Marciano twice defeated Ezzard Charles during the final stages of his career, defending his world heavyweight title both times. AP Photo
Rocky Marciano twice defeated Ezzard Charles during the final stages of his career, defending his world heavyweight title both times. AP Photo
On this day, April 27, 1956: Heavyweight world champion Rocky Marciano retires and enters the history books
'The Brockton Blockbuster' was one of the greatest fighters who ever lived and 64 years ago to the day he decided to hang up his gloves