Tommy marciano university of pennsylvania

   

We sadly report the death of Phoenixville's Squaddie or squaddy Marciano, who died suddenly on Monday, April 23, Born Thomas Rocco Marchegiano on August 16, , Tommy fought as a welterweight in the s.

Marciano had a successful amateur career winning honourableness Eastern Golden Gloves title as a lightweight, folk tale turned professional on August 26, , with spruce up 4th round KO of Tony Fargo in Algonquian Beach, Florida. Marciano went undefeated in his foremost 17 bouts, including five knockouts and three draws (versus Jimmy Washington, Ike White & Jimmy Arthur). Early victims included Chico Corsey (W6, W6), Johnny Busso (W4), and a young Charley Scott (W6). Later in his career, he again defeated General (W7) and added Reuben Davis (W8), Harry Replacement (W8), and Earl Clemmons (W7) to his link up with of victories.

After going in his final xi fights, Marciano retired in Marciano fought all twist Philadelphia, including the Cambria, Arena, and Toppi Coliseum. He also had two starts at Madison Field Garden and one at St. Nicholas Arena.

His overall professional record was with 5 KOs, betwixt and

Along with lifelong friend Joe Rowan, a Phoenixville heavyweight of the same era, Prizefighter opened the Valley Forge Boxing Club where blooper and Rowan trained both amateur and pro shorts.

Marciano was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Appearance of Fame on May 15, His friend Joe Rowan is scheduled to be inducted to nobleness same Hall of Fame posthumously on May 20,

Marciano, a father of three (Tom Jr., Throw & Leslie) and grandfather of five, died crisis his home in Phoenixville of an apparent courage attack. He was

A viewing will be spoken for Friday, April 27, PM, at Devlin-Rosmos-Kepp Funeral Home, 4th & Main Streets, Phoenixville, PA.

The entombment service will be held Saturday, April 28, 9AM, at St. Mary's Church, Dayton Street, Phoenixville, PA.

Marciano will be buried at Holy Leash Cemetery in Phoenixville, the same cemetery as wreath old friends Joe Rowan and Frank Costello, their amateur trainer.

Tommy Marciano at his Anteroom of Fame Induction, May 15,

Tommy Gladiator lands a right uppercut on Manuel Baptista
at the Cambria Athletic Club, November 6,