During his career, Fox defeated such men as "Jersey" Joe Walcott . . But more than a few saw Walcotts edge in experience, ring-smarts and technique as being the deciding factors. And I did it. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. In a career spanning 22 years and eight months, Jersey Joe Walcott fought 71 times with 51 wins, 18 losses, and 2 draws. Herb Goldman ranked Walcott the #13 All-Time Heavyweight; Jersey Joe was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1969 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990 Marciano made his professional boxing debut at the age of 23, on March 17, 1947. In the thirteenth round, with Marciano pressuring Walcott against the ropes, simultaneously each threw a right hand. Jersey Joe Walcott, original name Arnold Raymond Cream, (born Jan. 31, 1914, Merchantville, N.J., U.S.died Feb. 25, 1994, Camden, N.J.), American world heavyweight boxing champion from July 18, 1951, when he knocked out Ezzard Charles in seven rounds in Pittsburgh, Pa., until Sept. 23, 1952, when he was knocked out by Rocky Marciano in 13 rounds Marciano vs Walcott I: An Historic One-Punch Knockout - The Fight City The title changed hands in an instant. Rocky Marciano Wins First World Heavyweight Title - Mass Moments [7] In 1968, he ran for Sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey, but lost in the Democratic primary to Spencer H. Smith Jr.[1][8] That same year he was named director of community relations for Camden. After retiring from the ring, Walcott organized youth programs and served as a sheriff and athletic commissioner in New Jersey. He used to fight out of the orthodox stance and presented an ape-index of 5 cm (1.97"). TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Background: The 6-foot-6 Willard, considered a giant in his day, outweighed Dempsey by a whopping 58 pounds. But that would change in 1945 when Walcott beat top heavyweights such as Joe Baksi, Lee Q. Murray, and Curtis Sheppard. Their first clash in 1947 was one of the most controversial in history as the judges gave The Brown Bomber a narrow points win when everyone else saw Walcott the clear winner. Date: Nov. 30, 1956 Referee Jersey Joe Walcott, a former heavyweight champion, appeared confused, and 20 seconds passed. [6] This made him the oldest man ever to win the world heavyweight crown a distinction he would hold until George Foreman won the title at age 45 in 1994. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Marciano defended his title six times. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jersey-Joe-Walcott, Incredible People - Biography of Jersey Joe Walcott, Fact Monster - People - Biography of Jersey Joe Walcott, International Boxing Hall of Fame - Biography of Jersey Joe Walcott. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Result: Dec. Walcott made his professional boxing debut at the age of 16, on September 9, 1930. He is from USA. Marciano's first title defense was a rematch with Walcott eight months later, meeting in Chicago. Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Public Service Ballpark, Camden, New Jersey, U.S. Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, U.S. Batesville AC, Haddonfield, New Jersey, U.S. Cambria AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S. Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Garden Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Walcott dominated the fight but fouled Palmer when draped over the ropes, The Star Ledger. Unknown -13.3 lbs view stats KO Rocky Marciano (43-0-0) Tue, 23 Sep - 1952 round 13 of 15 . Walcott's record-breaking achievements have not come easy. From 1975 to 1984, he was the chairman of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. A metropolis where hundreds of young warriors train and battle each day in its many gyms, it is where Archie Moore, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Bernard Hopkins all found greatness. WATCH: Camden unveils 8-foot statue of N.J. boxing legend 'Jersey Joe The fight would end up being almost the opposite. As he fell to the floor, he relied on instinct, grabbing Walcott's knees, taking him down with him and stretching him out for the pin. Result: UD One of the more forgettable champions lost his title to diminutive Tommy Burns in his next fight. Odds: Alvarez 11-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets) June 5, 1952: Walcott successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Ezzard Charles, winning the fight via 15 round unanimous decision. At stake: Alvarezs IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO titles Meanwhile, Ezzard Charles had emerged as the new heavyweight king with a points win over Walcott in Chicago. Walcott is a Hall of Famer. Walcott was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. He was fighting for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. He also refereed several boxing matches, but after the controversial ending to the second fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, Walcott was not asked to referee again. Name: Jersey Joe Walcott Walcott was never again appointed as a referee after this bout. From 1971 to 1974, Walcott held the elected position of Sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey, the first African-American to do so. Marciano won via 13th-round knockout, and was now the new heavyweight champion of the world.[5]. He put on some great performances in these fights. On June 22 of 1949, Walcott got another chance to become world heavyweight champion when he and Ezzard Charles met for the title left vacant by Louis. The 21-year-old faced the ancient Moore for the vacant title after Rocky Marciano retired and stopped him, thus becoming the youngest to win heavyweight championship to that point. He cant fight. IN THE RING, Jersey Joe Walcott was the picture of perseverance. After losing to Simon, Walcott was inactive for over four years between 1940 and 1944. He calls them as he sees them and that should be good enough for anybody. Jersey Joe Walcott (Jersey Joe) was an American professional boxer. On March 7, 1951, he and Charles fought for a second time and again Charles won a 15-round decision to retain his world title. The referee then pointlessly tolled the ten count as Jersey Joes insensate body slowly surrendered to gravity and came to rest on the canvas; he could have counted to a thousand if hed wanted. Advertisement. He is one of the trickiest, smoothest and most creative boxers of . Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds) Commissioners Unveil Statue of Boxing Legend, Camden County Native Walcott was to beat Charles again a year later. Weight: 195 pounds. Losses: 18 1914-1994. He took a painful beating from Rocky. August 24, 2014, second fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, "A List Of Camden County's Past Sheriffs", "Jersey Joe Walcott to be immortalized on Camden Waterfront", "Left Hook Stops Charles in 7th, Makes Walcott Oldest Champ, 1951, The Milwaukee Journal", https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/NBA_World_Heavyweight_Title_Fights, https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/NYSAC_World_Heavyweight_Title_Fights, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jersey_Joe_Walcott&oldid=1150163971, This page was last edited on 16 April 2023, at 17:20. Published Oct 16, 2021. Max Baer, Max Schmeling, James J. Braddock and Jersey Joe Walcott all felt Louis' wrath. He added "Jersey" to distinguish himself and show where he was from. He died on February 25, 1994 at the age of 80 years. Marciano also took out Rex Layne with a single right in the sixth round of their Jul 12, 1951, fight. He added "Jersey" to distinguish himself and show where he was from. Jersey Joe Walcott (51-17-2) Tue, 23 Sep - 1952 . section four. Also on the card: Julio Cesar Martinez vs. Ronal Batista, flyweights (for Martrinezs WBC title); Lightweight contender William Zepeda put Jaime Arboleda down three times with body shots in the second round, the third time for good in the scheduled 12-rounder Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Opponent: James J. Corbett (184 pounds) Walcott did everything possible to win, but in the end, he didnt. Where: Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico [7], In 1971, he ran again for Camden County Sheriff. An unconscious Walcott collapsed in sections into the ropes, his left arm, hooked over the middle strand, suspending him as Marciano landed a gratuitous left. Weight: 189 pounds It is a city of fights and fighters, of hockey and heroes, of broken dreams and immortal glory, a city unlike any other. After twelve bruising, fast-paced rounds he was clearly in command, so far ahead on points that Rocky needed a knockout to win. Imagine looking at Joe Louis lying there on the ropes, he remarked afterwards. [7] He was the first African-American to serve as Sheriff in Camden County.[9]. The champion had outboxed Marciano for 12-plus rounds when he was stopped by one of the most-vicious punches ever. Weight: 188 pounds Rocky was up at the count of four, but he was clearly hurt and he took a beating for the rest of the round. Walcott collapsed with his left arm hanging over the ropes, slowly sinking to the canvas, where he was counted out. Weight: 178 pounds Pictures of the statue unveiling of heavy weight champion Jersey Joe Jersey Joe Walcott - BoxRec From 1971 to 1974, Walcott held the elected position of Sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey, the first African-American to do so. Long after most boxers would have abandoned all hope, Walcott battled on. We have estimated Jersey Joe was a good fighter, ahead in the fight until that 13th round fight handed punch from the Rock then it was over. Background: Fitzsimmons, a blacksmith who weighed 148 in his pro debut, had the broad shoulders of a heavyweight but the skinny legs of a welterweight. During Jersey Joe Walcott's over two decade long boxing career, he would fight for the heavyweight title several times. CANELO ALVAREZ (58-2-2, 39 KOS) Marciano landed first and flush on Walcott's jaw with a devastating right hook and a powerful left followup. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Jersey Joe Walcott's professional boxing career spanned more than 22 years from 1930 to 1953. He calls them as he sees them and that should be good enough for anybody." On July 18, 1951, he became, at the age of thirty-seven, the oldest boxer ever to become the heavyweight champ, knocking out Ezzard . He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 1990. [10], This article is about the American heavyweight boxer. But when Walcotts back touched the ropes, both men unleashed big right hands. Opponent: Jersey Joe Walcott (195) That record would eventually be broken in 1994 by 45-year-old George Foreman. if i have done somthing wrong let me know, and if you want to add anyone i missed go ahead. By then Liston had gotten up and resumed boxing. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Montreal is The Fight City. In an interesting note, Earnie Terrell is sometimes listed as having the longest reach for a Heavyweight Champion at 86 inches..Box Rec has him listed at 82 inches. George Foreman Scoring a pair of second-round TKOs of Joe Frazier and Ken Norton are a sample size of how terrifying Foreman was in his era. He was 37 years old when he knocked out Charles to become heavyweight champion. Jersey Joe Walcott - Footwork & Defense Highlights haNZAgod 101K subscribers Subscribe 2.3K 117K views 5 years ago Defensive highlights of the slick former Heavyweight champion of the world.. After he retired he went to work in the Juvenile Division of the Camden (NJ) Police Department. Opponent: Jess Willard (245 pounds) Jersey Joe Walcott was 183 cm tall (6' 0.05") with a reach of 188 cm (6' 2.02"). Background: Patterson was a naturally small heavyweight even in his day. There isnt a boxer who lived that couldve survived that. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? He was an actor, known for The Harder They Fall (1956), Cain's Hundred (1961) and World's Heavyweight Championship: Joe Louis vs. World heavyweight boxing champion, 1951-1952. Jersey Joe Walcott, original name Arnold Raymond Cream, (born Jan. 31, 1914, Merchantville, N.J., U.S.died Feb. 25, 1994, Camden, N.J.), American world heavyweight boxing champion from July 18, 1951, when he knocked out Ezzard Charles in seven rounds in Pittsburgh, Pa., until Sept. 23, 1952, when he was knocked out by Rocky Marciano in 13 rounds in Philadelphia. But on July 18, he joined a handful of boxers who claimed the world title in their fifth try, when he knocked out Charles in seven rounds in Pittsburgh to finally become world heavyweight champion at the age of 37. Stance: Orthodox, Fights: 71 Great article. Draws: 2 They dont make them like The Rock anymore. Arnold Raymond Cream (January 31, 1914 - February 25, 1994), best known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1930 to 1953. Ok Those Are The Ones i Know by Heart (Its scary but yes i know these by heart) , im sure i have messed a few up since its been awhile since i have wrote them down like this. Was Joe knocked out by that hook, or was was he knocked out by that illegal punch that deserved to be a disqualifier? It was proving a most impressive performance: the wizened, 38-year-old, a veteran of so many battles with so many great battlers, one of the very few to defeat the legendary Joe Louis only to be denied by the judges, was doing all he said he would and out-dueling the younger, stronger man with authority. Little big men: The lightest heavyweight champions of all time The lone official to vote for Walcott, referee Ruby Goldstein, was cast as a hero.