No, not underdogs who went the distance in a title fight, but let’s see if we can put together a comprehensive list of boxers who were named, nicknamed or went by Rocky. I’ll get us started: Rocky Marciano Rocky Lockridge Rocky Fratto Rocky Mattioli Rocky Graziano Who else belongs on this list?
Rocky Rivero (gave reigning Middleweight champ Joey Giardello 2 tough ten round fights consecutavely, with many thinking Rivero deserved the 1st fight, before Joey´s defence against Rubin "Hurricane" Carter)+ also went 2-2 with Florentino Fernandez, beat Hurricane Carter and fought Dick Tiger Rocky Castellani (top middleweight contender who fought Bobo Olson for the tile, dropped Sugar Ray Robinson for a count whilst losing a good fight on points and fought Giardello, Giambra,Fullmer+slew of other top contenders. Later became a fight judge
Rocky Kelly was a decent British Boxer in the 80`s.Probably best known for his fight with Kirkland Laing
His fight with Tony Brown was British fight of the year in 1986. Brilliant fight between two brave warriors who gave it their all. Also check out his war against top prospect Dave Dent (former ABA champ) for the Southern Area title and his 1st British title shot against the Kostau "The Greek tank" Petrou was brilliant too.
Rocky Raccoon was a Brit but afaik he never boxed. Perhaps because he got shot in a showdown with a man who took his woman.
