Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano praises challenger Don Cockell after victory in San Francisco

Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano praises challenger Don Cockell after victory in San Francisco

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Interactive Video

History, Physical Ed, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers a boxing match between Rocky Marciano and Don Cacale. Marciano, weighing in at 189 pounds, faces Cacale, who weighs 205 pounds. The fight lasts until the ninth round, where Cacale is defeated by technical knockout. Post-fight, Marciano discusses his experience and the strength of his opponent, highlighting his own successful title defense.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Rocky Marciano from?

San Francisco, California

Brockton, Massachusetts

New York, New York

Los Angeles, California

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about Don Cacale's weight during the weigh-in?

He was underweight for the fight.

He weighed the same as Marciano.

He was at his lightest since winning the British Empire crown.

He was at his heaviest ever.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the fight between Marciano and Cacale end?

The fight ended in a draw.

Marciano won by technical knockout.

Cacale won by knockout.

Marciano won by unanimous decision.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of Marciano's nose after the fight?

It required stitches.

It was undamaged.

It was broken.

It was bleeding heavily.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Marciano describe his opponent, Don Cacale, after the fight?

As an inexperienced fighter.

As a slow and predictable opponent.

As a strong and durable fighter.

As a weak and easy opponent.