September 21, 1955 – Yankee Stadium. Rocky Marciano faced one of the toughest challenges of his career, rising from a second-round knockdown to stop Archie Moore in the ninth and remain the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world. It was his final fight, and the perfect ending to a perfect record: 49-0, 43 KOs. A legend who never fell. #RockyMarciano #ArchieMoore | Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano vs. Joe Louis. October 26, 1951, Madison Square Garden, New York, USA. In one of the most memorable fights in boxing history, the young and undefeated Rocky Marciano defeated the legendary Joe Louis by technical knockout in the eighth round, marking the end of the great “Brown Bomber’s” career. #RockyMarciano | Rocky Marciano

ON THIS DAY 31st of August 1969 undefeated heavyweight world champion Rocky Marciano was tragically killed in a plane crash on the eve of his 46th birthday. The Brockton Blockbuster was best known for his tenacious style, relentless pressure and iron chin making him in many eyes one of the all time greats in the heavyweight division. Marciano retired 49-0 with 43 KO's. | Australian Boxing Central