Happy birthday to Rocky Marciano!

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  1. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The great Rocky Marciano would be 103 today.
     
    Gazelle Punch, Sep 1, 2026
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    Wouldn’t that be something if he had lived to that age ?
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Buon Compleanno!
     
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    Gazelle Punch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We missed out on a lot of great commentary. Would have been interesting to hear his opinions through the 70s 80s and 90s
     
    Gazelle Punch, Sep 1, 2026
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    Um, Gentleman Jim Corbett would be 160-years-old if he didn't die in 1933 up until this very day.
     
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    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    160>103, losers.
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Agree. And he remained a well spoken man long after his retirement who’s mind seemed to be in tact
     
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  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Happy birthday, champ!
     
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    Terrific commentator.
     
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    Happy birthday champ :campeon:
     
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    Happy Heavenly Birthday,Rocco.
     
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