Fight by Fight: Jersey Joe Walcott

[HomicideHenry]

When he's being remembered, its oftentimes in defeat. This is a tragedy for a man who was one of the boxing's greatest technical masters.

He should be recalled as fondly as Jim Braddock, for he was literally a full-time garbage man throughout his career.

He "struck out" four times in title fights before finally winning the title at age 37 in 1950, a record he'd hold until 1994.

Arnold Raymond Cream fought from 1930 until 1953, amassing a record of 51-18-1 (32). Don't let the record fool you. He oftentimes fought on short notice, injured, or was robbed.

Despite his stylist approach, Walcott's proficiency was such that he was rated amongst the top 100 greatest punchers of the passed century--- his timing, accuracy and precision knocking 200 pound men dead to the world.

Among the wins are Elmer Ray, Curtis Shepherd, Lee Q. Murray, Jimmy Bivins, Lee Oma, Tommy Gomez, Joey Maxim, Harold Johnson, and Ezzard Charles.

If you were going to beat Walcott, you simply had to out fight him--- and that wasn't easy, as Rocky Marciano would attest. Regardless, that was his "weakness", as he lost to power-hitters like Abe Simon and Tiger Jack Fox.

[HomicideHenry]

Charles vs Walcott IV




Charles vs Walcott III



Charles vs Walcott II




Charles vs Walcott I

[HomicideHenry]

"THE WAY IT WAS" program with elderly Louis and Walcott discussing their two fights with host Curt Gowdy.




Louis vs Walcott I



Louis vs Walcott II

[HomicideHenry]

Walcott vs Marciano, is oftentimes called the greatest heavyweight championship fight in history. Walcott fighting the best of his career gets kayoed in the 13th round.



Walcott vs Marciano II was the end of the line for Walcott. Whatever starch he had left in him was knocked out in the first fight. Walcott retires after this fight.

[HomicideHenry]

Rasslin' match, Boxer vs Wrestler, against champion Lou Thesz



1950, Walcott loses a surprise decision to Rex Layne. Layne would also beat Ezzard Charles.

[HomicideHenry]

Walcott had a memorable role in the 1956 classic THE HARDER THEY FALL, which was also Humphrey Bogart's last picture.



Walcott was also apart of the 1967 NCR-315 computer tournament and controversially "lost" to Jim Jeffries.

[DrDuke]

Walcott was a unique boxer. Yes, he was a technical fighter. And he should be given credit for his late emerge, cause boxers obviously don't usually reach their best conditions that late.