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Hubbard News

Location

Hubbard, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1982

Page

11

Rocky Marciano Crowned Heavyweight Champion in 1952

In Brockton Lena Marciano recalls Rocky Marciano rising from factory days to claim boxing history. She describes Joe Louis bout fears, his left hand rally, and a 8th round knockout that sparked a city parade. Family bonds, faith, and the new champ’s impact loom large.

St. Patrick’s Church Barbara St. Colman’s Church Rocky Joe Louis Madison Square Garden Brockton Louis Rocky Marciano Allie, Weill Goldman St. Patrick’s Alice Concetta Allie Weill Lee Savold Savold Harry the Kid Matthews Yankee Stadium Matthews Jersey Joe Walcott Philadelphia Philadelphia Municipal Lena Marciano

Rocky Balboa Victory Over Walcott Remembered In Prayer

The account recalls Rocky Balboa’s title win over Walcott marked by blindness during the bout and a then clear vision in round ten. He credited Saint Anthony as his eye sight returned and praised the moment with a kiss to his glove. He earned 94000 dollars, shared with trainer Al Weill and others, leaving about 35000 to 40000 for Rocky who funded his parents’ trip to Italy for Christmas.

Rocky St. Anthony Walcott Muhammed Ali al Weill Charley Goldman Allie Colombo Italy

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