Jersey Joe Walcott losses
Over 23 years as a professional, Jersey Joe Walcott compiled a 51-18-2 (32) record, including eight title fights. He had 18 losses against 14 different opponents, six of them in title fights.
18. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Rocky Marciano in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 15, 1953 Jersey Joe Walcott fought Rocky Marciano for the NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Walcott was 39 years old with a record of 51-17-2, and Marciano was 29 with a record of 43-0. Walcott was coming off a loss, while Marciano was on an undefeated 43-fight winning streak. Marciano stopped Walcott via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
17. 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.
16. 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.
15. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Rex Layne via unanimous decision
On November 24, 1950 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Rex Layne. Walcott was 36 years old with a record of 49-14-2, and Layne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on a 5-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Layne.
14. 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.
13. 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.
12. 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.
11. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Elmer Ray in their 2nd fight via split decision
On November 15, 1946 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Elmer Ray. It was their second meeting. Walcott was 32 years old with a record of 41-10-2, and Ray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was coming off a loss. Walcott lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ray.
10. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joey Maxim via points decision
On August 28, 1946 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Joey Maxim. Walcott was 32 years old with a record of 41-9-2, and Maxim was 24 with a record of 40-12-1. Walcott was on a 12-fight winning streak and Maxim was on a 3-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via points decision. Went the distance with Maxim.
9. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Johnny Allen via points decision
On January 25, 1945 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Johnny Allen. Walcott was 30 years old with a record of 29-8-2, and Allen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on a 3-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via points decision. Went the distance with Allen.
8. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Abe Simon via KO
On February 12, 1940 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Abe Simon. Walcott was 26 years old with a record of 26-7-2, and Simon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on a 4-fight winning streak. Simon stopped Walcott via KO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.
7. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Roy Lazer via points decision
On June 14, 1938 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Roy Lazer. Walcott was 24 years old with a record of 22-6-2, and Lazer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was coming off a loss. Walcott lost via points decision. Went the distance with Lazer.
6. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Tiger Jack Fox in their 2nd fight via points decision
On May 10, 1938 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Tiger Jack Fox. It was their second meeting. Walcott was 24 years old with a record of 22-5-2, and Fox was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on a 4-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via points decision. Went the distance with Fox.
5. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to George Brothers via points decision
On October 9, 1937 Jersey Joe Walcott faced George Brothers. Walcott was 23 years old with a record of 18-4-2, and Brothers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on a 2-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via points decision. Went the distance with Brothers.
4. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Tiger Jack Fox via KO
On May 22, 1937 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Tiger Jack Fox. Walcott was 23 years old with a record of 16-3-2, and Fox was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was coming off a loss. Fox stopped Walcott via KO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
3. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Billy Ketchell in their 3rd fight via points decision
On September 1, 1936 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Billy Ketchell. It was their third meeting. Walcott was 22 years old with a record of 16-2-2, and Ketchell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was coming off a win. Walcott lost via points decision. Went the distance with Ketchell.
2. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Al Ettore via KO
On January 21, 1936 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Al Ettore. Walcott was 21 years old with a record of 11-1, and Ettore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ettore stopped Walcott via KO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
1. Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Henry Taylor in their 2nd fight via points decision
On November 16, 1933 Jersey Joe Walcott faced Henry Taylor. It was their second meeting. Walcott was 19 years old with a record of 6-0, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walcott was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Walcott lost via points decision. Went the distance with Taylor.