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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 the title, at the age of 37.
Apr 15, 2024 · Jersey Joe Walcott (born Jan. 31, 1914, Merchantville, N.J., U.S.—died Feb. 25, 1994, Camden, N.J.) 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.
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Feb 27, 1994 · Jersey Joe Walcott, the son of poor immigrants from Barbados who was to slug his way out of poverty and into the record books as the oldest fighter to win the heavyweight championship of the...
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.
Learn about the life and career of Jersey Joe Walcott, the second New Jersey born boxer to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World. See his achievements, records, photos, and trivia on the official website of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.
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.
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May 8, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Jersey Joe Walcott, the oldest boxer ever to become the heavyweight champion in 1951. Read about his early struggles, his comeback, his achievements, and his controversies.
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