Jersey Joe Walcott
born: Arnold Raymond Cream
Heavyweight Champion 1951-1952
b. January 31, 1914   -   d. February 25, 1994

Jersey Joe Walcott was 33 years old before he was given a chance to fight for the heavyweight championship. It took four more years before he attained his goal. On a slow rise through the professional ranks, Walcott literally outlived the color bar that kept many black boxers of the 1930's and 40's from meeting their full potential. He was a master of defense as well as a fearless attacker, and he never ducked a challenge.
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