Marciano
Perfect boxing record
Marciano typically refers to Rocky Marciano (1923–1969), the American heavyweight boxing champion who retired undefeated with a 49-0 record.
His name evokes invincibility and toughness: He thinks he's Marciano in the ring.
The surname is Italian, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike."
Highest combat weight class
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- undefeatedHaving never lost
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- ringClosed curve shape
gloves · jab · uppercut · punch · hook · bout · round · referee
Unverified traditional tale
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- heroOne admired for courage
- greatestSurpassing all others
- immortalCannot die
hall of fame · record · perfect · untouchable · retired · champion · titleholder · triumph
heavyweight
Highest combat weight class
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- undefeatedHaving never lost
- championTop competitor, or advocate
ring · gloves · jab · uppercut · punch · hook · bout · round · referee · cornerman
legend
Unverified traditional tale
immortal · hall of fame · record · perfect · untouchable · retired · champion · titleholder · triumph · glory
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
lineage · Brockton · working-class · Italian · pride · community · roots · surname · descent · ethnicity
Marcianojourneyman
Qualified trade worker
tomato can · Joe Louis · glass jaw · Muhammad Ali · George Foreman