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Jersey Joe Walcott (* 31. Januar 1914 in Merchantville, New Jersey als Arnold Raymond Cream; † 25. Februar 1994 in Camden, New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Boxer und ein unumstrittener Schwergewichts-Boxweltmeister von Juli 1951 bis September 1952.
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.
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.
The official scoring was 6-4 for Bivins 9-1 for Walcott, and 5-4-1 for Bivins but the official with that scorecard gave the decision to Walcott because of the knockdown. The Cleveland Plain Dealer scored 8-1-1 in favor of 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
Jersey Joe Walcott (* 31. Januar 1914 in Merchantville, New Jersey als Arnold Raymond Cream; † 25. Februar 1994 in Camden, New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Boxer und ein unumstrittener Schwergewichts-Boxweltmeister von Juli 1951 bis September 1952.
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.
