Rocky Marciano

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Rocky Marciano born?September 1, 1923, Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
2. What was Rocky Marciano's job?March 17, 1947
3. How heavy is Rocky Marciano?September 23, 1952 – April 27, 1956
4. What is the career record?49 wins (43 KOs), 0 losses
5. What is the retirement?Retired on April 27, 1956, as undefeated heavyweight champion
6. Who was Rocky Marciano?He was a famous American boxer from Massachusetts who became the only heavyweight champion to finish his career without losing a single fight.

Pugilist: An archaic term for a professional boxer, emphasizing the combat aspect.
Stamina: The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
Invincibility: The state of being impossible to defeat or overcome.
Legacy: A long-lasting impact or influence left by a person or event.