Rocky Marciano ko'd Walcott in the 13th round (of a fight he was losing up to that point) to win the world title.
Jersey Joe Walcott
In 1937, Joe Louis won the heavyweight boxing title, defeating James J. Braddock. Louis successfully defended his title multiple times during his reign. In 1949, Ezzard Charles won the heavyweight championship by defeating Jersey Joe Walcott. Charles became known for his skill and technique in the ring during his title reign.
World's Heavyweight Championship Joe Louis vs- Jersey Joe Walcott - 1947 was released on: USA: 1947
World's Heavyweight Championship Joe Louis vs- Jersey Joe Walcott - 1948 was released on: USA: 1948
Jersey Joe KO'ed Ezzard Charles in the 7th round on July 18, 1951.
Yes, Marciano won the title against Jersey Joe Walcott in 1952. He retired as champion in 1956.
Jersey Joe Walcott was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. He was 37 years old when he won the title.
Rocky Marciano Won the title from Jersey Joe Walcott Final defense was against Archie Moore retired as champion; undefeated
Joe Louis was the second, after Jack Johnson. then ezzard Charles and jersey joe walcott became the third and forth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heavyweight_boxing_champions
Aaron M. Davis
A list of black heavyweight boxers would include Floyd Patterson, Jersey Joe Walcott, Sonny Liston, and Muhammad Ali. Also on the list would be Smokin' Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Leon Spinks.
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