Jersey Joe Walcott
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Arnold Raymond Cream, best known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1930 to 1953. He held the New York State Athletic Commission, National Boxing Association,
Walcott (left) with Robert Culp in the television series Cain's Hundred in 1962
Jersey Joe Walcott in 1937
Ezzard Charles (left) dodges a right hand from Jersey Joe Walcott (right) during their first boxing match on June 22, 1949, at Comiskey Park in Chicago
Rocky Marciano (left) and Walcott (right) pose with their signed contract to fight for the heavyweight title, c. August 1952
Ezzard Charles
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Ezzard Mack Charles was an American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1959. Known as "the Cincinnati Cobra", Charles was respected for his slick defense and precision, and is often regarded
Jersey Joe Walcott
…broadcast, distributed via theatre television. On June 22, 1949, Walcott got another chance to become a world champion when he faced the highly skilled Ezzard Charles for the NBA heavyweight title left vacant by Louis. Charles prevailed, winning a unanimous decision over 15 rounds. Walcott, disappointed but eager to…
Charles in 1948
Charles (right) scores a left hook to the head of Joey Maxim on May 30, 1951, at Chicago Stadium
Charles (left) ducks under a right thrown by Joe Louis (right) during their 1950 title fight
Charles's grave at Burr Oak Cemetery