Rocky Marciano quotes

Rocky Marciano was an American professional boxer and heavyweight world champion. His undefeated record and relentless fighting style made him a legendary figure in boxing history. He remains the only heavyweight champion to retire without a single defeat. Here are 9 of his quotes:

What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world? (Rocky Marciano)

I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion.

Rocky Marciano

Why waltz with a guy for 10 rounds if you can knock him out in one?

Rocky Marciano

Roland La Starza was tough, but Ezzard Charles was the toughest man I ever fought. I learned what pain was all about when I fought him.

Rocky Marciano

In the ring, I never really knew fear.

Rocky Marciano

I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all about the other fellow until you face him in the ring and the bell sounds for the fight.

Rocky Marciano

I was on my face. I heard the count from one to 10. I kept telling myself that I had to get up, but I couldn't move. I couldn't make myself move. It was the strangest feeling.

Rocky Marciano

I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.

Rocky Marciano

That was a f****g dumb question. If I didn't think I was gonna win, why the hell would I be fighting?!

Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano - Image

Occupation: American Athlete
Born: September 1, 1923
Died: August 31, 1969
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Rocky Marciano

Related authors

Joe Louis 9

American Boxer

Joe Frazier 28

American Boxer

Sugar Ray Robinson 15

American Athlete

Jack Dempsey 16

American Boxer

Muhammad Ali 173

American Boxer

Mike Tyson 166

American Boxer

Floyd Mayweather 76

American Boxer

George Foreman 58

American Boxer

Rocky Graziano 3

American Athlete

Sonny Liston 5

American Athlete