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Best of Joey Maxim: Top 10 Fights

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Joey Maxim had 115 fights with 21 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Sugar Ray Robinson, Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore, Floyd Patterson, and Jersey Joe Walcott. The following are Maxim's top 10 fights.

Joey Maxim's boxing career

  1. Joey Maxim defeats Sugar Ray Robinson

    On Joey Maxim defeated Sugar Ray Robinson via 14th round RTD. Maxim was 30 years old with a record of 78-18-4 (21 KOs). Robinson was 31 years old with a record of 131-2-2 (87 KOs). Maxim successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine light-heavyweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Maxim's fights.

  2. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles in their 4th fight

    On Joey Maxim lost to Ezzard Charles in their 4th fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Maxim was 29 years old with a record of 75-17-4 (20 KOs). Charles was 29 years old with a record of 70-5-1 (39 KOs). Despite the loss, Maxim put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Maxim's career.

  3. Joey Maxim loses to Archie Moore in their 3rd fight

    On Joey Maxim lost to Archie Moore in their 3rd fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Maxim was 31 years old with a record of 79-21-4 (21 KOs). Moore was 40 years old with a record of 143-19-8 (104 KOs). Despite the loss, Maxim put on a good fight.

  4. Joey Maxim loses to Archie Moore in their 2nd fight

    On Joey Maxim lost to Archie Moore in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Maxim was 31 years old with a record of 79-20-4 (21 KOs). Moore was 39 years old with a record of 140-19-8 (103 KOs). Despite the loss, Maxim put on a good fight.

  5. Joey Maxim defeats Floyd Patterson

    On Joey Maxim defeated Floyd Patterson via 8 round unanimous decision. Maxim was 32 years old with a record of 80-21-4 (21 KOs). Patterson was 19 years old with an undefeated record of 13-0 (8 KOs).

  6. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles in their 5th fight

    On Joey Maxim lost to Ezzard Charles in their 5th fight via 12 round unanimous decision. Maxim was 29 years old with a record of 76-18-4 (20 KOs). Charles was 30 years old with a record of 72-6-1 (40 KOs). Despite the loss, Maxim put on a good fight.

  7. Joey Maxim loses to Archie Moore

    On Joey Maxim lost to Archie Moore via 15 round unanimous decision. Maxim was 30 years old with a record of 78-19-4 (21 KOs). Moore was 39 years old with a record of 133-19-8 (98 KOs). Maxim lost his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine light-heavyweight titles. Despite the loss, Maxim put on a good fight.

  8. Joey Maxim defeats Jersey Joe Walcott

    On Joey Maxim defeated Jersey Joe Walcott via 10 round PTS. Maxim was 24 years old with a record of 41-12-1 (7 KOs). Walcott was 32 years old with a record of 41-9-2 (27 KOs).

  9. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles

    On Joey Maxim lost to Ezzard Charles via 10 round unanimous decision. Maxim was 20 years old with a record of 20-6 (5 KOs). Charles was 21 years old with a record of 28-2-1 (15 KOs). Despite the loss, Maxim put on a good fight.

  10. Joey Maxim loses to Ezzard Charles in their 3rd fight

    On Joey Maxim lost to Ezzard Charles in their 3rd fight via 15 round majority decision. Maxim was 26 years old with a record of 63-16-4 (12 KOs). Charles was 27 years old with a record of 61-5-1 (34 KOs). Despite the loss, Maxim put on a good fight.