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Cream (Walcott) dominated the fight but fouled Palmer when draped over the ropes. Walcott's published record also lists an 8-round points win over Carmen Passarella, wich was Palmer's real name, for August 1 1936 in Camden.
IN THE RING, Jersey Joe Walcott was the picture of perseverance. He won the heavyweight title in his fifth try, accomplishing the feat at the age of 37. He held the record for oldest heavyweight champion until 45-year-old George Foreman won the crown in 1994.
Since his retirement, Jersey Joe Walcott, as Arnold Cream, is the Sheriff of Camden County, elected by one of the widest margins in southern New Jersey’s political history. The popular Walcott maintains his interest in boxing serving as a referee in many championship bouts thru out the world.
Dec 19, 2023 · His most famous, and infamous, assignment was the controversial Muhammad Ali - Sonny Liston rematch in Lewiston, Maine on May 25, 1965. In 1971, Walcott was elected sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey. He was the first African American to hold the job.
Jersey Joe Walcott broke the record for the oldest man to win the title, at the age of 37. He is one of the trickiest, smoothest and most creative boxers of ...
Former heavyweight world champion Jersey Joe Walcott (real name Arnold Cream) died OTD in 1994 in his hometown of Camden, NJ at age 80. Here he is laying out Ezzard Charles and winning the heavyweight title (on his fifth try!) in 1951.
Feb 17, 2007 · Walcott fought Joe Louis for the heavyweight title for the first time on December 5, 1947, dropping the champion twice during a bout which resulted in a controversial split decision loss. He lost again in a rematch with Louis on June 25, 1948 in an eleventh round knockout.
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