Don Cockell
Cockell in 1955, at the weigh in for his match against Rocky Marciano | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | Donald John Cockell 22 September 1928 |
| Died | 18 July 1983 (aged 54) Tooting, London, England |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | Light heavyweight Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 81 |
| Wins | 66 |
| Win by KO | 38 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Donald John Cockell (22 September 1928 – 18 July 1983) was an English boxer who competed from 1946 to 1956. One of the most well known boxers from the UK during the era, Cockell held the British and European light heavyweight titles, and later moved up in weight to become the British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion. He is best remembered for fighting against Rocky Marciano for the world heavyweight championship.
Over the course of Cockell's career he defeated a number of the top heavyweights of the time, including Roland La Starza, Harry Matthews (three times), Tommy Farr, Freddie Beshore, Johnny Arthur, Johnny Williams and Uber Bacilieri. In his earlier incarnation as a Light Heavyweight he defeated top contenders such as Nick Barone, Albert Yvel, Lloyd Marshall and Albert Finch, holding regional titles in both weight incarnations.