Rocky Graziano Signed Index Card Matted with a Photograph Certified by JSA. This piece measures 8 x 10 inches. Thomas Rocco Barbella (January 1, 1919 — May 22, 1990), better known as Rocky Graziano, was an American boxer. Graziano was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. He was ranked 23rd on The Ring magazine list of the greatest punchers of all time. His life story was the basis of the 1956 Oscar-winning drama film, Somebody Up There Likes Me, based on his 1955 autobiography of the same title.