The Rocky Marciano Tapes #5

This episode features an excerpt from Rocky’s freewheeling discussion with reporter Hy Gardner in 1969.  Rocky talks about boxing and show business, respect of opponents, Ezzard Charles, fighting in Russia, the joy of combat, and singer Mario Lanza’s claim to have knocked out Marciano while sparring.

The Rocky Marciano Tapes are taken from several interviews with the former Heavyweight Champion, recorded in 1968 and in 1969. These unedited recordings have not been heard for decades. In this segment, Rocky talks about his dedication to training and conditioning for a fight.