Rocky Marciano vs. Roland La Starza

Rocky Marciano vs. Roland La Starza
DateMarch 24, 1950
VenueMadison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Rocky Marciano Roland La Starza
Nickname "The Brockton Blockbuster" "The Bronx Express"
Hometown Brockton, Massachusetts The Bronx, New York
Purse $8,000 $13,000
Pre-fight record 25–0 (22 KO) 37–0 (17 KO)
Age 26 years, 6 months 22 years, 10 months
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 183+1⁄4 lb (83 kg) 187 lb (85 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition The Ring
No. 10 Ranked Heavyweight
Result
Marciano defeats La Starza by split decision

Rocky Marciano vs. Roland La Starza was a professional boxing match contested on March 24, 1950.

Rocky won by a narrow split decision in what is regarded as one of Marciano's closest fights.

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