I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all about the other fellow until you face him in the ring and the bell sounds for the fight.

That was his last amateur bout. He lay motionless long after he had been counted out and Marciano became the new World Heavyweight Champion. Next it was Roland La Starza's turn to challenge Marciano.

Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano; September 1 1923 – August 31 1969) was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from September 23 1952 to April 27 1956. Marciano is the only champion to hold the heavyweight title and go untied and undefeated throughout his career.