Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson vs. Ezzard Charles (1st meeting)

Ezzard Charles 192 lbs lost to Tommy Jackson 192 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1955-08-03
• Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, USA
• Referee: Ruby Goldstein 4-6
• Judge: Richie Fazio 2-8
• Judge: Ted Sheils 2-6

Charles started fast, taking the first two rounds from Jackson. In the 3rd, Jackson began using movement and his long left jab to outbox Charles who stood in the center of the ring. This continued on until the 9th, when Charles finally caught up to Jackson, pounding on him, though Jackson did not appear hurt. Charles went for the knockout in the 10th round, but Jackson more than held his own.

Charles entered the fight a 2-to-1 favorite.

Attendance: 3,630
Gate: $12,200

Source: Syracuse Post-Standard

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-4 Jackson

Post fight comments

• "We told you so. He was in the best shape because he listened to people and stayed at training camp. How'd you like that jab? He always had it, but he wouldn't use it. Now he's grown up." -Freddie Brown, Jackson's trainer.

• "I heard a lot about him but I figured I'd be able to catch up to him. When I did catch up I couldn't get off. Next time I'll know how to fight a swarm of bees." -Ezzard Charles