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...that new film biography of the Champ, which will be opening at your local theaters later this month. Come to think of it, that pitch was the only thing Ali threw all night....Rumor has it that Don King may be arranging a return bout between Ali and Rocky Marciano, whose WBA rating unexpectedly skyrocketed to the number 11 position (right behind Evangelista) last week. I tried calling Marciano, but to no avail. Keep your ears to the ground on this one...Who was the third emperor of Rome?...Who played "Ethel" in the old "Lucy" series?...Who was Elizabeth...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Ali-Whatsisname Debacle: What's For Breakfast Today? | 5/18/1977 | See Source »

...what his favorite animal was. The tiger, he answered, because "they're so powerful, so beautiful, so fearless." He quoted her William Blake's "Tiger, tiger, burning bright ..." then added his judgment: "Neat, huh?" He asked her who her favorite boxer was, adding that his was Rocky Marciano...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Law: The Idyll of Gary and Amber Jim | 1/31/1977 | See Source »

Gilmore detected perfume on Amber Jim's next letter and remarked on it. They continued comparing views on boxing. Amber Jim's favorite fighter was not Rocky Marciano but Muhammad Ah'. Gilmore insisted on Marciano, then added that he was starting a bank account for her and putting in $500. He also bought her a ten-speed bike. And a book on Muhammad Ali. "I will always love you honey. You're a beautiful wonderful little girl ... Knock 'em all out. For me. Hugs and kisses, xxoooxxxo...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Law: The Idyll of Gary and Amber Jim | 1/31/1977 | See Source »

...Ring magazine (all of the contenders were ranked among America's best in their class by Ring), hammered for eight full rounds against Jackie Smith but was unable to put him away. Smith was singled out for attention because he has a college degree and hails from Rocky Marciano's home town of Brockton, Mass. Neither distinction gave him any advantage over the stylish and strong Colbert; still, he won the crowd's ovation and the admiration of his opponent. Heavyweight Larry Holmes, the card's other big favorite, also drew a tenacious...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: At Sea in a Ring | 1/31/1977 | See Source »

...Marciano said the cost of the repairs is definitely "under...

Author: By Gay Seidman, | Title: It Seemed Too Good To Be True | 1/7/1977 | See Source »

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