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Marciano

American  
[mahr-see-ah-noh, -an-oh] / ˌmɑr siˈɑ noʊ, -ˈæn oʊ /

noun

  1. Rocky Rocco Francis Marchegiano, 1924–69, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1952–56.


Marciano British  
/ ˌmɑːsɪˈænəʊ, -ˈɑːnəʊ /

noun

  1. Rocky. original name Rocco Francis Marchegiano 1923–69, US heavyweight boxer; world heavyweight champion, 1952–56

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He can’t pay for his locker at the gym, lives alone in a rented room with two pet turtles and a poster of Rocky Marciano on the wall.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, the company’s co-founders Maurice and Paul Marciano, as well as chief executive Carlos Alberini, will own 49% of its intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2025

Its founders, Valentina Gonzalez and Andreea Petrescu, tell the BBC they were approached by Guess's co-founder, Paul Marciano, on Instagram and were asked to create an AI model as part of the brand's summer campaign.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2025

Shortly after news of his death broke Monday, artists including Marciano, Busta Rhymes, Lena Waithe, Quinta Brunson and Octavia Spencer shared their condolences.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 15, 2024

Immediately the priest inquired, "What is this I am hearing about you, Marciano?"

From Brazilian Sketches by Ray, T. B. (T. Bronson)

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