Rocky Graziano, born Thomas Rocco Barbella in New York City, was an outstanding Italian-American boxer. Graziano was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. He was ranked 23rd on Ring Magazine's list of the greatest punchers of all time.
He was the son of a boxer, known as 'Fighting Nick Bob', and was born in Brooklyn. He later moved to Little Italy in New York's Lower East Side. He grew up as a street fighter and learned to look after himself before he could read or write. He spent years in reform school, jail, and Catholic protectories.
Statistics
| Nickname(s) | The Rock / Rocky / Rocky Bob / Thomas Rocky Graziano |
| Rated at | Middleweight & Welterweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | January 1, 1919 |
| Birth place | Brooklyn, New York |
| Death date | May 22, 1990 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record
| Total fights | 83 |
| Wins | 67 |
| Wins by KO | 52 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 6 |
| No contests | 0 |
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