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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

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

An immersive exhibition at the Marciano Art Foundation is coming too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2024

By then, Ka had self-released four albums, collaborated with “Shadowboxin’” rapper GZA, taught himself to produce his own music, shot his own videos and connected with rapper-producer Roc Marciano.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024

When Marciano de Almeida became interested in the Scriptures he went to see Madeiros and was instructed by him in the gospel.

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

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