SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – 100 years ago today, one of the greatest boxers ever was born, and Friday afternoon, the City of Springfield honored the champion who spent much of his time in the South ...

Roland LaStarza, 26, a shifty boxer who went to college (C.C.N.Y.), had figured out, after a course of thoughtful study, just how he was going to beat Rocky Marciano to become heavyweight champion of ...

In the first round. Challenger Ezzard Charles jolted the heavyweight champion with a right uppercut. Rocky Marciano lowered his head, and an irritated scowl flickered across his splayed features. Then ...

In the history of boxing, few names are as revered as Larry Holmes and Rocky Marciano. Despite their very distinct contributions, both former world heavyweight champions have left their mark on the ...