Best fights of Joey Maxim
Over 17 years as a professional, Joey Maxim compiled a 82-29-4 (21) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joey Maxim stops Sugar Ray Robinson
On June 25, 1952 Joey Maxim defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Sugar Ray Robinson. Maxim was 30 years old with a record of 77-18-4, and Robinson was 31 with a record of 131-2-2. Maxim was coming off a win and Robinson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Maxim stopped Sugar Ray Robinson via retirement in the 14th round. Defended the titles.
2. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles in their 3rd fight via majority decision
On February 28, 1949 Joey Maxim faced Ezzard Charles in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Maxim was 26 years old with a record of 63-15-4, and Charles was 27 with a record of 61-5-1. Maxim was on a 2-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 14-fight winning streak. Maxim lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Charles.
3. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On May 30, 1951 Joey Maxim fought Ezzard Charles for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their fourth meeting. Maxim was 29 years old with a record of 75-16-4, and Charles was 29 with a record of 70-5-1. Maxim was on a 12-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 23-fight winning streak. Maxim lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Charles.
4. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles in their 5th fight via unanimous decision
On December 12, 1951 Joey Maxim faced Ezzard Charles in a light heavyweight bout. It was their fifth meeting. Maxim was 29 years old with a record of 76-17-4, and Charles was 30 with a record of 72-6-1. Both Maxim and Charles were coming off a win. Maxim lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Charles.
5. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles via unanimous decision
On October 27, 1942 Joey Maxim faced Ezzard Charles. Maxim was 20 years old with a record of 20-5, and Charles was 21 with a record of 28-2-1. Maxim was on a 4-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 6-fight winning streak. Maxim lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Charles.
6. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 1, 1942 Joey Maxim faced Ezzard Charles. It was their second meeting. Maxim was 20 years old with a record of 20-6, and Charles was 21 with a record of 29-2-1. Maxim was coming off a loss, while Charles was on a 7-fight winning streak. Maxim lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Charles.
7. Joey Maxim KOs Freddie Mills
On January 24, 1950 Joey Maxim fought Freddie Mills for the vacant NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles. Maxim was 27 years old with a record of 67-16-4, and Mills was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maxim was on a 4-fight winning streak. Maxim stopped Freddie Mills via KO in the 10th round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Joey Maxim defeats Irish Bob Murphy
On August 22, 1951 Joey Maxim defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Irish Bob Murphy. Maxim was 29 years old with a record of 75-17-4, and Murphy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maxim was coming off a loss. Maxim won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
9. Joey Maxim defeats Floyd Patterson
On June 7, 1954 Joey Maxim faced Floyd Patterson in a light heavyweight bout. Maxim was 32 years old with a record of 79-21-4, and Patterson was 19 with a record of 13-0. Maxim was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Patterson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Maxim won via unanimous decision.
10. Joey Maxim defeats Jersey Joe Walcott
On August 28, 1946 Joey Maxim faced Jersey Joe Walcott. Maxim was 24 years old with a record of 40-12-1, and Walcott was 32 with a record of 41-9-2. Maxim was on a 3-fight winning streak and Walcott was on a 12-fight winning streak. Maxim won via points decision.