Best of Jersey Joe Walcott: Top 10 Fights
Jersey Joe Walcott had 71 fights with 32 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Ezzard Charles, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Harold Johnson, and Joey Maxim. The following are Walcott's top 10 fights.
Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Ezzard Charles in their 3rd fight
On Jersey Joe Walcott defeated Ezzard Charles in their 3rd fight via 7th round KO. Walcott was 37 years old with a record of 50-16-2 (32 KOs). Charles was 30 years old with a record of 71-5-1 (39 KOs). Walcott won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Walcott's fights.
Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Ezzard Charles in their 4th fight
On Jersey Joe Walcott defeated Ezzard Charles in their 4th fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Walcott was 38 years old with a record of 51-16-2 (32 KOs). Charles was 30 years old with a record of 74-6-1 (41 KOs). Walcott successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Walcott's career.
Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Rocky Marciano
On Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Rocky Marciano via 13th round KO. Walcott was 38 years old with a record of 51-17-2 (32 KOs). Marciano was 29 years old with an undefeated record of 42-0 (37 KOs). Walcott lost his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. Despite the loss, Walcott put on a good fight till it lasted.
Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joe Louis
On Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Joe Louis via 15 round split decision. Walcott was 33 years old with a record of 44-12-2 (27 KOs). Louis was 33 years old with a record of 56-1 (48 KOs). Despite the loss, Walcott put on a good fight.
Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Harold Johnson
On Jersey Joe Walcott defeated Harold Johnson via 3rd round KO. Walcott was 36 years old with a record of 46-14-2 (29 KOs). Johnson was 21 years old with a record of 28-1 (14 KOs).
Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joe Louis in their 2nd fight
On Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Joe Louis in the rematch via 11th round KO. Walcott was 34 years old with a record of 44-13-2 (27 KOs). Louis was 34 years old with a record of 57-1 (48 KOs). Despite the loss, Walcott put on a good fight till it lasted.
Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight
On Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Ezzard Charles in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Walcott was 37 years old with a record of 49-16-2 (31 KOs). Charles was 29 years old with a record of 69-5-1 (39 KOs). Despite the loss, Walcott put on a good fight.
Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Ezzard Charles
On Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Ezzard Charles via 15 round unanimous decision. Walcott was 35 years old with a record of 44-14-2 (27 KOs). Charles was 27 years old with a record of 62-5-1 (34 KOs). Despite the loss, Walcott put on a good fight.
Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Joey Maxim in their 3rd fight
On Jersey Joe Walcott defeated Joey Maxim in their 3rd fight via 10 round split decision. Walcott was 33 years old with a record of 44-11-2 (27 KOs). Maxim was 25 years old with a record of 48-13-2 (11 KOs).
Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Joey Maxim in their 2nd fight
On Jersey Joe Walcott defeated Joey Maxim in the rematch via 10 round majority decision. Walcott was 32 years old with a record of 42-11-2 (27 KOs). Maxim was 24 years old with a record of 46-12-2 (9 KOs).