Rocky Graziano

Rocky Graziano ( born January 1, 1919 in New York; † 22 May 1990 in New York ) was an American boxer of Italian origin.

Graziano took in 1947 in a fight against Tony Zale, who in 1946 defended his title against him, the world middleweight championship.

On June 10, 1948, however, he lost that title again, also against Tony Zale, of him out in the 3rd round suggested.

On April 16, 1952, he was in a fight to sent the middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in the third round at the boards. However, Sugar Ray was later to comment: " No one ever hit me harder than Rocky (Graziano ). "

The Ring Magazine certified him a great fighting spirit ( "tons of heart "), but also suspected contacts Boxmafia ("well protected and connected" ).

In his 83 professional fights, he won 52 times by KO.

In the 1956 film shot Hell is in me ( Original title: Somebody Up There Likes Me ) was prepared by Rocky Paul Newman.

1991 Graziano was induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.