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Skeehan, Everett M. ‘Undefeated. Rocky Marciano. 2005 hardcover. 292-pages. 8 1/2″ x 11″ VG in VG mylar protected non-price clipped dust jacket
Undefeated: Rocky Marciano – The Fighter Who Refused to Lose by Everett M. Skehan, published in October 2005 by Rounder Books, is a comprehensive, highly illustrated biographical profile of the world’s only undefeated heavyweight boxing champion.
Book Description:
Skehan, an established authority on the boxer, updates and builds upon his past sports history work to deliver a gritty, fast-paced chronicle of Marciano’s meteoric rise.
• The Narrative: The text tracks Marciano from his late start in boxing at age 25. It details how he overcame physical disadvantages—frequently considered too small or lacking the standard reach for the heavyweight class—by relying on an extraordinary work ethic and a legendary, devastating right hand (“Susie Q”).
• The Structure: The book walks through his perfect 49-0 professional career, capturing the raw, bloody nature of his most defining ring battles against legends like Joe Louis, Jersey Joe Walcott, and Archie Moore.
• Visuals: A major selling point of this specific 2005 Rounder Books volume is its pictorial format. It is prominently enhanced by 50 historical photographs by Stanley Baumann, alongside written appraisals and reflections from various notable sports journalists.
Book Specifications:
• Author: Everett M. Skehan
• Publisher: Rounder Books, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: October 2005
• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Page Count: 292 pages (some indices catalog up to 388 pages with supplementary back matter)
• Dimensions: Approx. 7.6 x 9.8 inches
• ISBN-10: 1579401066
• ISBN-13: 978-1579401061
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