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Residence (s) Camden, New Jersey, U.S. Occupation. Boxer. Arnold Raymond Cream (January 31, 1914 – February 25, 1994), best known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1930 to 1953. He held the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titles from 1951 to 1952, and broke the record for the oldest man to win ...
Jersey Joe Walcott was an American world heavyweight boxing champion from July 18, 1951, when he knocked out Ezzard Charles in seven rounds in Pittsburgh, Pa., until Sept. 23, 1952, when he was knocked out by Rocky Marciano in 13 rounds in Philadelphia.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jersey Joe Walcott was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1930 to 1953. He challenged Joe Louis for the world title twice, and lost by split decision in 1947 and by knockout in 1949.
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Sep 24, 2023 · For most, Marciano’s advantages in youth and power were too much for a ring-worn, 38-year-old veteran to overcome. But more than a few saw Walcott’s edge in experience, ring-smarts and technique as being the deciding factors. Jersey Joe was too old and used up, said some; Rocky was too callow and crude, said others. Jersey Joe Walcott.
During Jersey Joe Walcott's over two decade long boxing career, he would fight for the heavyweight championship several times. In four close fights, he lost title shots to Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles (twice to each), before finally winning the undisputed heavyweight title in 1951, after scoring a knockout victory over Charles in a third match.
- Rocky Marciano
- The Brockton Blockbuster
- Brockton, Massachusetts
- 42-0 (37 KO)
Dec 19, 2023 · Jersey Joe Walcott. Jersey Joe Walcott became the Heavyweight Champion of the World with a seventh-round knockout of Ezzard Charles on July 18, 1951. It was his fifth attempt at the title. At the age of 37, Walcott became the oldest boxer to win the World Heavyweight Championship, a record that would stand until George Foreman regained the ...
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Learn about the life and career of Jersey Joe Walcott, the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history. He fought Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles and Rocky Marciano, and won the title in his fifth try at age 37.
