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Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-28T07:19:19Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight on this night just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one, outstanding & the only logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on February III. It was broadcasted live both on national coast to coast tv & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday February 3 1956 @ 11pm, originaly scheduled for Baker vs Marciano!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-12-28T07:17:51Z

Chester:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

It was action filled bloody bout for all 10 rounds, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-28T04:51:06Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight on this night just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one, outstanding & the only logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on February III on national coast to coas both on both vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday February 3 1956 @ 11pm, originaly scheduled for Baker vs Marciano!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-28T04:32:20Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight on this night just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one, outstanding & only logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on February III on national coast to coas both on both vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Bob Baker

2011-12-28T04:31:38Z

Chester:

[[File:BobBaker50.JPG|left|thumb|350px]]
<boxer>012475</boxer>

==Amateur Career==
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the very close unpopular controversial decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]* , by decision.
On March 28 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship vs. [[Desry Sykes]], representing Chicago at heavyweight.

{{start box}}
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|years= 1949 }}
{{succession box |
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion |
years= 1949 |
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}
{{end box}}

==Professional Career==
Baker was a leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future Hall-of-Famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. On September 9 1957, in a later portion of his career, Baker won a unanimous decision from future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.

==Reference source==
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}
[[Category: African American Boxers]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]

External links:

[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Coley Wallace

2011-12-28T04:31:10Z

Chester:

[[File:Coley wallace . 632.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
<boxer>010361</boxer>
*Another Autographed [[:Image:Wallace.Coley.jpg|Photo #2]]

 
In 1948 '''Coley Wallace''' won the [[New York Golden Gloves|Open New York Daily News Golden Gloves]] vs. [[Gilmore Newkirk]], then he won a very close disputed unpopular amateur [[Split decision|split decision]] vs. [[Rocky Marciano]] in the semi-final of the [[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] and then he won the final of that tournament by very controversial decision vs. [[Bob Baker]]. He also won the [[Intercity Golden Gloves]]' championship vs. [[Clarence Henry]] and the [[United States Amateur Heavyweight Champions|National AAU]] vs. [[Bill Bangert]], in the heavyweight divisions, although he did not make the Olympics, being bested by [[Norvel Lee]] in the semi-final. In 1949, Wallace won the Open New York Daily News Golden Gloves Championship vs. [[Vincent (Jimmy) Gambino|Jimmy Gambino
]], made the semi-final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, with the decision being awarded to [[Bob Baker]], in the heavyweight divisions and he then won the consolation bout vs. [[Jim Hillard]].

Wallace starred in the 1953 biopic movie [[The Joe Louis Story|"The Joe Louis Story"]] as the former heavyweight champion.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wallace, Coley}}
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[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
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[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]
[[Category:Actors]]
[[Category:2005 Deaths]]

Bob Baker

2011-12-28T04:30:37Z

Chester:

[[File:BobBaker50.JPG|left|thumb|350px]]
<boxer>012475</boxer>

==Amateur Career==
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the very clopse controversial decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]* , by decision.
On March 28 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship vs. [[Desry Sykes]], representing Chicago at heavyweight.

{{start box}}
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|years= 1949 }}
{{succession box |
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion |
years= 1949 |
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}
{{end box}}

==Professional Career==
Baker was a leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future Hall-of-Famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. On September 9 1957, in a later portion of his career, Baker won a unanimous decision from future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.

==Reference source==
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}
[[Category: African American Boxers]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]

External links:

[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Coley Wallace

2011-12-28T04:28:35Z

Chester:

[[File:Coley wallace . 632.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
<boxer>010361</boxer>
*Another Autographed [[:Image:Wallace.Coley.jpg|Photo #2]]

 
In 1948 '''Coley Wallace''' won the [[New York Golden Gloves|Open New York Daily News Golden Gloves]] vs. [[Gilmore Newkirk]], then he won a disputed very close unpopular amateur [[Split decision|split decision]] vs. [[Rocky Marciano]] in the semi-final of the [[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] and then he won the final of that tournament by very controversial decision vs. [[Bob Baker]]. He also won the [[Intercity Golden Gloves]]' championship vs. [[Clarence Henry]] and the [[United States Amateur Heavyweight Champions|National AAU]] vs. [[Bill Bangert]], in the heavyweight divisions, although he did not make the Olympics, being bested by [[Norvel Lee]] in the semi-final. In 1949, Wallace won the Open New York Daily News Golden Gloves Championship vs. [[Vincent (Jimmy) Gambino|Jimmy Gambino
]], made the semi-final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, with the decision being awarded to [[Bob Baker]], in the heavyweight divisions and he then won the consolation bout vs. [[Jim Hillard]].

Wallace starred in the 1953 biopic movie [[The Joe Louis Story|"The Joe Louis Story"]] as the former heavyweight champion.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wallace, Coley}}
[[Category:New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]
[[Category:Actors]]
[[Category:2005 Deaths]]

Bob Baker

2011-12-28T04:27:55Z

Chester:

[[File:BobBaker50.JPG|left|thumb|350px]]
<boxer>012475</boxer>

==Amateur Career==
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the very clopse controversial decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]* , by decision.
On March 28 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship vs. [[Desry Sykes]], representing Chicago at heavyweight.

{{start box}}
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] Heavyweight Champion | before= [[Coley Wallace]]| after= [[Norvel Lee]]
|years= 1949 }}
{{succession box |
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion |
years= 1949 |
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}
{{end box}}

==Professional Career==
Baker was a leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future Hall-of-Famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. On September 9 1957, in a later portion of his career, Baker won a unanimous decision from future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.

==Reference source==
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}
[[Category: African American Boxers]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]

External links:
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Bob Baker

2011-12-28T03:58:28Z

Chester:

[[File:BobBaker50.JPG|left|thumb|350px]]
<boxer>012475</boxer>

==Amateur Career==
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the very controversial decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]* , by decision.
On March 28 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship vs. [[Desry Sykes]], representing Chicago at heavyweight.

{{start box}}
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] Heavyweight Champion | before= [[Coley Wallace]]| after= [[Norvel Lee]]
|years= 1949 }}
{{succession box |
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion |
years= 1949 |
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}
{{end box}}

==Professional Career==
Baker was a leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future Hall-of-Famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. On September 9 1957, in a later portion of his career, Baker won a unanimous decision from future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.

==Reference source==
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}
[[Category: African American Boxers]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]

External links:
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Coley Wallace

2011-12-28T03:58:09Z

Chester:

[[File:Coley wallace . 632.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
<boxer>010361</boxer>
*Another Autographed [[:Image:Wallace.Coley.jpg|Photo #2]]

 
In 1948 '''Coley Wallace''' won the [[New York Golden Gloves|Open New York Daily News Golden Gloves]] vs. [[Gilmore Newkirk]], then he won a disputed unpopular amateur [[Split decision|split decision]] vs. [[Rocky Marciano]] in the semi-final of the [[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] and then he won the final of that tournament by very controversial decision vs. [[Bob Baker]]. He also won the [[Intercity Golden Gloves]]' championship vs. [[Clarence Henry]] and the [[United States Amateur Heavyweight Champions|National AAU]] vs. [[Bill Bangert]], in the heavyweight divisions, although he did not make the Olympics, being bested by [[Norvel Lee]] in the semi-final. In 1949, Wallace won the Open New York Daily News Golden Gloves Championship vs. [[Vincent (Jimmy) Gambino|Jimmy Gambino
]], made the semi-final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, with the decision being awarded to [[Bob Baker]], in the heavyweight divisions and he then won the consolation bout vs. [[Jim Hillard]].

Wallace starred in the 1953 biopic movie [[The Joe Louis Story|"The Joe Louis Story"]] as the former heavyweight champion.

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{{end box}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wallace, Coley}}
[[Category:New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]
[[Category:Actors]]
[[Category:2005 Deaths]]

Bob Baker

2011-12-28T03:54:38Z

Chester:

[[File:BobBaker50.JPG|left|thumb|350px]]
<boxer>012475</boxer>

==Amateur Career==
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the controversial decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]* , by decision.
On March 28 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship vs. [[Desry Sykes]], representing Chicago at heavyweight.

{{start box}}
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] Heavyweight Champion | before= [[Coley Wallace]]| after= [[Norvel Lee]]
|years= 1949 }}
{{succession box |
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion |
years= 1949 |
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}
{{end box}}

==Professional Career==
Baker was a leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future Hall-of-Famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. On September 9 1957, in a later portion of his career, Baker won a unanimous decision from future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.

==Reference source==
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}
[[Category: African American Boxers]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]

External links:
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-28T03:52:43Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight on this night just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one, outstanding & logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on February III on national coast to coas both on both vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Bob Baker

2011-12-28T03:51:30Z

Chester:

[[File:BobBaker50.JPG|left|thumb|350px]]
<boxer>012475</boxer>

==Amateur Career==
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]* , by decision.
On March 28 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship vs. [[Desry Sykes]], representing Chicago at heavyweight.

{{start box}}
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] Heavyweight Champion | before= [[Coley Wallace]]| after= [[Norvel Lee]]
|years= 1949 }}
{{succession box |
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion |
years= 1949 |
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}
{{end box}}

==Professional Career==
Baker was a leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future Hall-of-Famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. On September 9 1957, in a later portion of his career, Baker won a unanimous decision from future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.

==Reference source==
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}
[[Category: African American Boxers]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]

External links:
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-12-27T00:21:38Z

Chester:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse first than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

It vas very closed bloody bout,it was action filled very excitin 10 rounds scrap, it was the first live coast to coast nationwide radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-12-26T21:32:31Z

Chester:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse first than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

It vas very closed bloody bout,it was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was the first live coast nationwide to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-12-26T06:04:33Z

Chester:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse first than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

It vas very closed boody bout,it was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Gene Fullmer

2011-12-26T03:22:31Z

Chester:

[[file:Fullmer.Gene2.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 1991 Modern Category Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/modern/fullmer.html click]]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>009707</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Marv Jensen]] 
'''[[:Category:Gene Fullmer Gallery|Gene Fullmer Gallery]]

With a rugged fighting style '''Gene Fullmer''' had an impressive career, he started his professional boxing career with 29 consecutive victories. He beat world champions [[Carmen Basilio]] and [[Sugar Ray Robinson]] twice, he beat world champions [[Benny (Kid) Paret]], [[Paul Pender]] and [[Terry Downes]]. He fought draws with world champions [[Dick Tiger]] and [[Joey Giardello]]. He also beat many top contenders which included [[Gil Turner]], [[Peter Muller]], [[Rocky Castellani]], [[Ernie Durando]], [[Ralph Jones]], [[Chico Vejar]], [[Spider Webb]] and [[Florentino Fernandez]].

Fullmer had two brothers who boxed: [[Don Fullmer]], who twice challenged for the World Middleweight Title; and [[Jay Fullmer]], who boxed as a Lightweight. He was known as middleweight Rocky Marciano.

{{start box}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Sugar Ray Robinson]]|
title=[[World Middleweight Champion]]|
after=[[Sugar Ray Robinson]]|
years=2 Jan 1957– 1 May 1957
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Sugar Ray Robinson]] Stripped|
title=[[NBA World Middleweight Champion]] Later [[WBA]] Title|
after=[[Dick Tiger]]|
years=28 Aug 1959– 23 Oct 1962
}}
{{end box}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fullmer, Gene}}
[[Category:World Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:American World Champions]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-12-26T03:02:15Z

Chester:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

It vas very closed bout,it was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-26T02:53:25Z

Chester: ver VER OB\NLY HERE! http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Tommy_Jackson_vs._Bob_Baker&diff=393642&oldid=393641

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one, outstanding & logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on February III on national coast to coas both on both vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-26T02:52:26Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one, outstanding & logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on February III on national coast to coas both on vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-26T02:51:32Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on February III on national coast to coas both on vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-26T02:50:35Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coas both on vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-26T02:17:47Z

Chester: http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Talk:Bob_Baker&action=history BEST BOB BAKER BIO! THJ VC BB!

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coas both on vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-25T19:18:57Z

Chester: BEST VER http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Tommy_Jackson_vs._Bob_Baker&diff=393368&oldid=392891

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary!] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coas both on vs & radio!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-25T19:17:46Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & both top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-25T19:17:15Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one logical contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight & lightweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm!] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-24T08:54:16Z

Chester: http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Tommy_Jackson_vs._Bob_Baker&diff=392890&oldid=392875 BEST VER!

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Well Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-24T08:53:19Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title from April 1955 to February 1956.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-23T23:53:35Z

Chester: http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Tommy_Jackson_vs._Bob_Baker&diff=392874&oldid=392873 BEST VER!

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 The Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-23T23:52:49Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky in New York on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-23T23:37:51Z

Chester: BEST VER http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Talk:Bob_Baker&diff=392871&oldid=392870

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday in New York, February 3 1956 @ 11pm] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-23T23:31:35Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956 @ 11pm] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-23T22:58:46Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956, 11pm] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker's Obituary]

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-12-23T22:30:23Z

Chester: if marciano fought this night it would have been night of 2 rockys!

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. But I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

It was very close bout, it was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-23T22:29:28Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp 'Big Bob Grinder' Baker Obituary]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-12-23T22:28:51Z

Chester:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]
[http://www.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020426bakerobit0426p5.asp Big Bob Baker Obituary]

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-12-23T22:26:33Z

Chester: Undo revision 389465 by John (talk)

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

It was very close bout, it was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.