1. Rocky Marciano
Years active: 1947-1955
Fight Record: 49-0, 43 KO
Championships: heavyweight
Rocky Marciano (Rocco Marchegiano) was an unstoppable force who never knew when he was beat. Equipped with a knockout punch in either hand his reliance on raw power and an unwavering self-belief paved the way to a perfect record of 49 wins in 49 fights. The “Brockton Blockbuster” stopped 43 of his opponents recording one of the greatest kayo percentages of all time at 87.5%. His illustrious victims included former heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Hall of Famers Ezzard Charles twice, Jersey Joe Walcott twice and the great Archie Moore. After six title defences he retired in 1956.
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