Don Cockell

Don Cockell
Born	Donald John Cockell (1928-09-22)22 September 1928 Balham, London, England
Died	18 July 1983(1983-07-18) (aged 54) Tooting, London
Nationality	British
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light-Heavyweight/Heavyweight
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	81
Wins	66
Wins by KO	38
Losses	14
Draws	1
No contests	0

Donald John Cockell (22 September 1928 – 18 July 1983) was an English boxer. He fought for most of his career as a light-heavyweight and became the British and European champion at that weight. Later in his career he moved up to heavyweight and held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. He is best remembered for fighting against Rocky Marciano for the world heavyweight championship. Cockell defeated a number of top heavyweights in his career, including Roland La Starza, Harry Matthews (three times), Tommy Farr, Freddie Beshore, Johnny Arthur, Johnny Williams and Uber Bacilieri. In his earlier incarnation as a Light Heavyweight he defeated top contenders such as Nick Barone, Albert Yvel, Lloyd Marshall and Albert Finch, holding regional titles in both weight incarnations.