
#442: Rocky Marciano's Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World
The Art of Manliness
Rocky Marciano's Struggles Inside and Outside the Ring
The chapter explores the intense pressure Rocky Marciano faced as a boxer, fighting not only for himself but also for the community that placed bets on him. It delves into his inner conflicts balancing boxing and family life, his unconventional fighting style that won over critics, and his complex relationship with his manager and the mob presence in boxing. The chapter also depicts Rocky's post-retirement spiral into excess and danger, his unique relationship with money, and struggles with societal changes in the 1960s.
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