R.I.P. Roland LaStarza

**CutMeMick** · 12-11-2009 04:18 AM

Sad to read this...
May he R.I.P.

Actually I have both La Starza-Marciano fights.
He gave Marciano fits in the first fight. It was a really close fight.
The 1st few rds. we're back and forth then the middle a bit more Rocky but LaStarza got the late ones.
A fight that was contraversial in it's time. I guess each would have to see it for their own to judge it.

The 2nd fight was brilliant it was the 1953 FOTY and one for the ages.
The Polo Grounds what a special place it holds in Sports history.
LaStarza boxed well early LaStarza did well with the lead left followed by a right also he got some really good uppercuts and hooks in but Marciano got him in the end. Marciano was the aggressor but it wasn't too effective however he wore LaStarza down.

Rest in peace champ...

**Nameless** · 12-11-2009 04:23 AM

He had a good career with some epic fights, now every warriors must come to a rest at some point. It's his turn now. No worries brother, your name will be remembered for the years to come, have a good rest.

**Andre** · 12-11-2009 07:29 AM

Rip Champ.

**Jimanuel Boogustus** · 12-11-2009 08:36 AM

I always relate to LaStarza as one of my earliest Boxing Memories...

Back when i was 13/14 years old I used to collect these Boxing Magazine/ VHS collectors series called 'BOXERS', i think Marciano was number 4 or 5 in the series.

I remember being really excited about finally getting to learn about Rocky Maricano (The REAL Rocky

).

It.s funny because after reading it, the name that stuck out in my mind was Roland LaStarza. It could be my memory failing me but i'm sure i'd read that Roland actually won the fight

Either way, it's a testament to the guys ability. R.I.P