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Marciano's career mark unique but flawed?

By Tim Struby
Special to ESPN.com

Sunday, September 18, 2005

Decades before Rocky Balboa fought a fictitious bout at the Philadelphia Spectrum, the authentic, original Rocky endured one of the all-time great battles en route to the world heavyweight title at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium. The date was Sept. 23, 1952. Heading into the late rounds, 29-year-old contender Rocky Marciano already had been knocked down for the first time in his career. His quest for a 43rd career victory without a loss appeared in jeopardy. But when Marciano dropped champio ...

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