Unfortunately Graciano Rocchigiani tragically died in Belpasso Italy when he was run over by a car while taking a walk last week. My sincere condolences go out to his family, he was only 54 years old.
I've watched about a thousand of your videos man. Time to kick in at paypal (starting to feel like a fucking thief). One question (though I probably know the answer): what did you think of Ottke? Aside from the gift decisions and lack of power, he had some good defense.
Thanks for making this. Rocchigiani was a damn good fighter who would have a much better reputation if it wasn't for the b.s. losses in German, one an acting job by Michalczewski to get him out of being stopped, the other a robbery against Maske. I talked to John Scully who fought him and he said Emanuel Steward called him one of the toughest guys he ever trained. I've got a number of pics with Steward and Rocky together. RIP
Rocchigiani got screwed by the WBC and Roy Jones after Rocky beat Michael Nunn by split decision to become Light Heavyweight Champion. He spent a lot of time in court after unfairly being stripped of the title, never got the big fight against Jones and was so inactive and not fighting in the ring that it basically ended his career. He did get a big fight against Dariusz Michalczewski but had been inactive and lost the fight. Hopefully he was able to live a happy life with whatever money he won in his court case against the WBC. He was a reaaly good fighter who's career was somewhat marred by bad luck.
The Real Jesus Yeshua that doesn’t matter does it? Jones was #1 so he was the man to beat, it also brought along a big payday to fight him. It’s just another fight in a long list that we didn’t get to see between elite fighters
He never realy did get the 31 million from the WBC.He initially win them so they files for bankruptcy and he setted for 4,5 million of which half went to his first wife in divorce.
That's a great piece you wrote there Sheikh Baz and absolutely true , it's just 1 of the many reasons I despise Jones and his cheating , lying and blatant ducking of Rocky and many others . He actually vacated the Title so he wouldn't have to fight Nunn , and said he was going to fight Buster Douglas for a " Meaningless Mickey Mouse " Title at HW but changed his mind and 3 Months after Rocky had beaten Nunn in March 98 ,the equally cheating and disgraceful WBC handed the Spoiled Child Jones his Title back , Snakes the lot of them , it was the 2nd time Jones was declared WBC Champion without even beating a Reigning Champion , the first time was in November 96 in his first fight at LHW when he beat a 40 years old Mike Mc Callum , he was declared the " New Champion " and Tiozzo was the Actual Champion . Jones was advised out of fighting Buster by his Dad who said he could killed and ironically enough he won his 2nd Title later in 98 by beating the ordinary Delvalle by decision having being floored by him in the 8th, it's just as well it wasn't big Buster who hit him , he would have buried the Cheat . . Take care , all the best .
@@tonymarc83 “Graciano is buried here in Berlin,” said his parents, “this is his home, here he should rest in peace. That said everything! By the way italian/german blood (his mother is german) and now let the man rest in peace.
Absolutely true my friend , poor Rocky was ripped off by Michalczewski but most of all and even worse , by the disgusting cowardly cheats of the WBC and Roy Jones Jr , he was the worst of the lot , RIP Rocky , the Real WBC Champion from March 98 to April 00 .🥊🥊
@@JerseyLloyd Hi Tom , I wouldn't say Eubank destroyed Rocky , most certainly not , it was a tough scrap and an unexpectedly good fight aswell with the right decision by the Judges , Eubank was a deserved winner but destroyed him , no . What actually destroyed Rocky was when he had his WBC LHW Title stolen from him in1998 by the disgusting and cheating WBC and Roy Jones Jr , who then ducked him , what a bunch of cowards and cheats . All the best 🥊🥊 , btw , that was 1 of Eubanks best wins .
"If they had given me all the titles I actually deserved, I would be one of the best boxers in the world." (Rocchigiani on the respective unrecognized victories of the first fights against Henry Maske in 1995 and Dariusz Michalczewski in 1996 and the title withdrawal by the boxing federation WBC in 1998).
Unfortunately Graciano Rocchigiani tragically died in Belpasso Italy when he was run over by a car while taking a walk last week. My sincere condolences go out to his family, he was only 54 years old.
Poor bastard. RIP.
Man that's tough, rest in peace
haNZAgod wbc did him over
haNZAgod a migrant ran him over I bet.
I've watched about a thousand of your videos man. Time to kick in at paypal (starting to feel like a fucking thief). One question (though I probably know the answer): what did you think of Ottke? Aside from the gift decisions and lack of power, he had some good defense.
big heart boxer and good champ who ducked nobody RIP
Never ear of him. But thanks to show me this amazing warrior. Italian blood always was part of boxing
Thanks for making this. Rocchigiani was a damn good fighter who would have a much better reputation if it wasn't for the b.s. losses in German, one an acting job by Michalczewski to get him out of being stopped, the other a robbery against Maske.
I talked to John Scully who fought him and he said Emanuel Steward called him one of the toughest guys he ever trained. I've got a number of pics with Steward and Rocky together.
RIP
Rocchigiani got screwed by the WBC and Roy Jones after Rocky beat Michael Nunn by split decision to become Light Heavyweight Champion. He spent a lot of time in court after unfairly being stripped of the title, never got the big fight against Jones and was so inactive and not fighting in the ring that it basically ended his career. He did get a big fight against Dariusz Michalczewski but had been inactive and lost the fight. Hopefully he was able to live a happy life with whatever money he won in his court case against the WBC. He was a reaaly good fighter who's career was somewhat marred by bad luck.
He won 31 million in the settlement against the wbc
The Real Jesus Yeshua that doesn’t matter does it? Jones was #1 so he was the man to beat, it also brought along a big payday to fight him. It’s just another fight in a long list that we didn’t get to see between elite fighters
He never realy did get the 31 million from the WBC.He initially win them so they files for bankruptcy and he setted for 4,5 million of which half went to his first wife in divorce.
That's a great piece you wrote there Sheikh Baz and absolutely true , it's just 1 of the many reasons I despise Jones and his cheating , lying and blatant ducking of Rocky and many others . He actually vacated the Title so he wouldn't have to fight Nunn , and said he was going to fight Buster Douglas for a " Meaningless Mickey Mouse " Title at HW but changed his mind and 3 Months after Rocky had beaten Nunn in March 98 ,the equally cheating and disgraceful WBC handed the Spoiled Child Jones his Title back , Snakes the lot of them , it was the 2nd time Jones was declared WBC Champion without even beating a Reigning Champion , the first time was in November 96 in his first fight at LHW when he beat a 40 years old Mike Mc Callum , he was declared the " New Champion " and Tiozzo was the Actual Champion . Jones was advised out of fighting Buster by his Dad who said he could killed and ironically enough he won his 2nd Title later in 98 by beating the ordinary Delvalle by decision having being floored by him in the 8th, it's just as well it wasn't big Buster who hit him , he would have buried the Cheat . . Take care , all the best .
Danke für diese tolle Box Zeit mit dir
R.I.P. Rocky 🥊 Du warst der Beste 🥊
RIP true warrior
R.I.P. Rocky....DUwarst ein echter Champ!!!!
Rocky - du bist eine Legende und Legenden sterben nie! Held meiner Kindheit! Ruhe in Frieden! #niemalsaufgeben #champion #held
RIP Rocky!!!
One of the best german fighters we had! Unfortunately, He was often betrayed in his boxing career! R.I.P. Champ
german.....only born in germany ..is italian blood
@@tonymarc83 “Graciano is buried here in Berlin,” said his parents, “this is his home, here he should rest in peace.
That said everything! By the way italian/german blood (his mother is german) and now let the man rest in peace.
Absolutely true my friend , poor Rocky was ripped off by Michalczewski but most of all and even worse , by the disgusting cowardly cheats of the WBC and Roy Jones Jr , he was the worst of the lot , RIP Rocky , the Real WBC Champion from March 98 to April 00 .🥊🥊
great fighter
Best Man !
Legend
É isso ai meu xará Graciano
Underappreciated fighter. Robbed against Michalczewski and Henry Maske. Close one against Eubank as well. Rip.
Was he ever dropped
Don't know. Was stopped late in his career I think. Try box rec.
Eubank destroyed him actually watch the fight please
@@JerseyLloyd I did. And no, he didn't destroy him.
@@JerseyLloyd Hi Tom , I wouldn't say Eubank destroyed Rocky , most certainly not , it was a tough scrap and an unexpectedly good fight aswell with the right decision by the Judges , Eubank was a deserved winner but destroyed him , no . What actually destroyed Rocky was when he had his WBC LHW Title stolen from him in1998 by the disgusting and cheating WBC and Roy Jones Jr , who then ducked him , what a bunch of cowards and cheats . All the best 🥊🥊 , btw , that was 1 of Eubanks best wins .
I thought this was about Rocky Graziano at first. Man, there sure are a lot of people named Rocky in boxing!
Ruhe in Friede, Weltmeister.
Best of all
"If they had given me all the titles I actually deserved, I would be one of the best boxers in the world." (Rocchigiani on the respective unrecognized victories of the first fights against Henry Maske in 1995 and Dariusz Michalczewski in 1996 and the title withdrawal by the boxing federation WBC in 1998).
Can you do one highlight about 2 weightclass champion Zsolt Erdei or former wbo super midleweight champion Károly Balzsay?
I remember his fight with Eubank Snr very solid fighter R.I.P
Super Video aber leider fehlt der Michael Nunn Kampf
💪💪💪EIN GANZ GROSSER💪💪💪 R.I.P ROCKY
Nice background music 🎶!!! Tough south paw that resembles Ivan Drago.
Rocky war der beste Boxer
Farewell Rocky! Today is his funeral in Berlin.Michalczewski and Maske are coming too!
+haNZAgod RG looks like a fantastic combo puncher here, what went wrong vs Eubank?
He started very slow and practically gave Eubank the first 3-4 rounds.
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I thought Eubank beat him fair and square. The Michalczewski and Maske fights on the other hand he was definitely robbed in.
Do you think Eubank could have beaten Michalczewski?!
Hmm no it's not really a match-up I've ever thought about but I'd favor Michalczewski.