How Rocco Marchegiano became Marciano...

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Is it true that it was down to a commentator's error ? Is that an urban myth,or did Rocky change his name on purpose ?
     
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  2. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It was changed on purpose from 'Rocky Mack' in fight seven from what I have seen.

    From a 1994 'The Ring' article:

    http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=415823
     
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  3. kingfisher3

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    because he wanted to be recognised as italian,
     
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  4. Stevie G

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  5. Boxed Ears

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    It doesn't quite match Young Corbett III's name change, for humour, does it?
     
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  6. MadcapMaxie

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    Easier to pronounce, it was. I think it was his manager whom he didn't like Al Weill who recommended the name change.
     
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