Best fights of Jersey Joe Walcott
Over 23 years as a professional, Jersey Joe Walcott compiled a 51-18-2 (32) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jersey Joe Walcott KOs Ezzard Charles in their 3rd fight
On July 18, 1951 Jersey Joe Walcott fought Ezzard Charles for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their third meeting. Walcott was 37 years old with a record of 49-16-2, and Charles was 30 with a record of 71-5-1. Walcott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Charles was on a 24-fight winning streak. Walcott stopped Ezzard Charles via KO in the 7th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Jersey Joe Walcott KOs Harold Johnson
On February 8, 1950 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Harold Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Walcott was 36 years old with a record of 45-14-2, and Johnson was 21 with a record of 28-1. Walcott was coming off a win and Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Walcott stopped Harold Johnson via KO in the 3rd round.
3. Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Ezzard Charles in their 4th fight
On June 5, 1952 Jersey Joe Walcott defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Ezzard Charles. It was their fourth meeting. Walcott was 38 years old with a record of 50-16-2, and Charles was 30 with a record of 74-6-1. Walcott was coming off a win and Charles was on a 3-fight winning streak. Walcott won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joe Louis via split decision
On December 5, 1947 Jersey Joe Walcott fought Joe Louis for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Walcott was 33 years old with a record of 44-11-2, and Louis was 33 with a record of 56-1. Walcott was on a 3-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 32-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Louis.
5. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Rocky Marciano via KO
On September 23, 1952 Jersey Joe Walcott defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Rocky Marciano. Walcott was 38 years old with a record of 51-16-2, and Marciano was 29 with a record of 42-0. Walcott was on a 2-fight winning streak and Marciano was on an undefeated 42-fight winning streak. Marciano stopped Walcott via KO in the 13th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 13th round.
6. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 7, 1951 Jersey Joe Walcott fought Ezzard Charles for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Walcott was 37 years old with a record of 49-15-2, and Charles was 29 with a record of 69-5-1. Walcott was coming off a loss, while Charles was on a 22-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Charles.
7. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joe Louis in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 25, 1948 Jersey Joe Walcott fought Joe Louis for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Walcott was 34 years old with a record of 44-12-2, and Louis was 34 with a record of 57-1. Walcott was coming off a loss, while Louis was on a 33-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Walcott via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Ezzard Charles via unanimous decision
On June 22, 1949 Jersey Joe Walcott fought Ezzard Charles for the vacant NBA heavyweight title. Walcott was 35 years old with a record of 44-13-2, and Charles was 27 with a record of 62-5-1. Walcott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Charles was on a 15-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Charles.
9. Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Joey Maxim in their 2nd fight
On January 6, 1947 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Joey Maxim. It was their second meeting. Walcott was 32 years old with a record of 41-11-2, and Maxim was 24 with a record of 46-12-2. Walcott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Maxim was on a 3-fight winning streak. Walcott won via majority decision.
10. Jersey Joe Walcott KOs Johnny Shkor
On March 13, 1950 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Johnny Shkor. Walcott was 36 years old with a record of 47-14-2, and Shkor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on a 3-fight winning streak. Walcott stopped Johnny Shkor via KO in the 1st round.