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Roland La Starza was tough, but Ezzard Charles was the toughest man I ever fought. I learned what pain was all about when I fought him.

Why waltz with a guy for 10 rounds if you can knock him out in one?

The greatness of Marciano in the ring was defined by the way he prepared for a fight, his ability to punch and take a punch.

In the ring, I never really knew fear.

That was a f****g dumb question. If I didn't think I was gonna win, why the hell would I be fighting?!

I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.

What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world?

To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore.

I'd be conceited if I said I could, but I'd be lying if I said I couldn't.

I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion.

Rocky Marciano stood out in boxing like a rose in a garbage dump.