Jersey joe walcott vs rocky marciano classic rivalry recap. Rocky marciano had two goals in mind while growing up in brockton, mass. 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. Marciano vs walcott ii took place eight months later and those hoping for another dramatic and actionpacked battle were left completely disappointed.
Sep 04, 2017 the violent and untimely death of rocky marciano in a plane crash on the eve of his 46 birthday was an event that stunned the world and a tragedy that should never have happened. Jul 9, 20 rocky marciano landing a punch on jersey joe walcott, sept. Marciano was not expected to go far in the sport of boxing and had doubters in his own corner. The tragic death of legendary heavyweight rocky marciano. A left hook from walcott floored marciano early in the first round. Rocky would remain champion until 1955 as he retired with a perfect 490 43 kos record. On september 23, 1952, he defended his title for the second time. Rocky marciano defends his heavyweight championship for the first time against jersey joe walcott after winning it against him with a vicious right hand knock out in the th round to come from behind in the scoring in their first bout in philadelphia. He died on february 25, 1994 in camden, new jersey.
Marciano was nothing more than a paper champion who only fought old black men that could not defend them selves. Here is a look back at his fights against rex layne, jersey joe walcott, joe louis and. Marciano was controlled by the mob and so was boxing at that time. Come back soon for coverage of the rocky statue unveiling. That record would eventually be broken in 1994 by 45yearold george foreman. Details about original 1953 rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott full unused boxing ticket. Rocky marciano and jersey joe walcott in full color youtube.
Jersey joe walcott vs rocky marciano th round youtube. Any questions about them should be directed to their respective posters. Rocky marciano i 1947 ring magazine round of the year vs. Rocky marciano calls the action may 16, 1955 vs don cockell duration. Walcott, still king at 38, stepped into the ring with rocky marciano, an unbeaten slugger 10 years his junior. He was an actor, known for the harder they fall 1956, cains hundred 1961 and worlds heavyweight championship. Joe walcott full movie in hd visit heavyweight champion marciano defends his title against. The years, a halfscore of them, were against the 37yearold louis, as he plodded through seven dreary rounds with his rival, ten years younger. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott, 1952 colorem. Sep 23, 2019 walcott, still king at 38, stepped into the ring with rocky marciano, an unbeaten slugger 10 years his junior. Feb 04, 2012 rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott 1st meeting. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Rocky marciano faced the world heavyweight champion, 38yearold jersey joe walcott, in philadelphia on september 23, 1952. Rocky marciano defeats jersey joe walcott original caption 92452philadelphia, pennsylvania. Jersey joe walcott vs rocky marciano classic rivalry. Classic boxing bouts with some of greatest boxers of all time including. A late starter in the sport with little training and a short amateur c.
One more thin about the right hand he hit ezzer charles with it was not the best right hand. Nov 08, 2011 louis catches walcott with a jab and jersey joe shuffles back to the ropes. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott ii highlights youtube. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott ii highlights on vimeo. At that time, he was the oldestever heavyweight champion in history. Jersey joe walcott defends the heavyweight championship of the world against the brockton blockbuster, rocky marciano. I didnt watch this fight i dont know if rocky looked good i know he barely won this fight it was damn close. The super fight 1969 by permanent on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott ii may 15, 1953 youtube. Joe louis i round 4 1948 ring magazine round of the year vs.
Original 1953 rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott full unused boxing. Joe walcott full movie stream free download rocky marciano vs. Sep 30, 2014 walcott was knocked out in the first round and never fought again. Rocky was a small heavyweight in statue but a big heavyweight in punching power. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott in full color title fight by elusive blue. He held the world heavyweight title from 1951 to 1952, and broke the record for the oldest man to win the title, at the age of 37. Joe walcotts face is a misshapen mass under the force of. In the first round of this heavyweight championship fight on september 23, 1952, challenger rocky marciano, a 31 underdog, had been knocked down by thenchamp jersey joe walcott. That was not to be however in the unlucky th round, and just seconds into the frame walcott found his back against the ropes, waiting to evade and counter, only this time marciano was ready and fired a jab that blinded jersey joe to the perfect right hand that put his lights out, and made rocky marciano the new world heavyweight champion.
Going into the th round, walcott was ahead on all three official scorecards. The very best of rocky marciano by irish man videos. Rocky marcianos estate, including his brother peter and son rocky marciano jr. Floyd surpassed rocky marciano for the best undefeated record in boxing, so learn about this legendary heavyweight. A look back at the first television appearance of boxing legend rocky marciano. Rocky marciano defeats jersey joe walcott getty images. Walcott was knocked out in the opening round, the defeat demonstrating that a single right hand had destroyed jersey joes confidence and finished him as a boxer. He was one of only nine men to retire unbeaten over his entire career. When rocky was starting his boxing career, many were not convinced he will get far. But after he defeated roland lastarza, he went on a winning streak that remains unmatched in the heavyweight division. Here without you youtube more rocky marciano videos available here note. Rocky marciano after defeating jersey joe walcott for the heavyweight title on sept. On the bootleg tapes of the beatles in session in 1965 recording think for yourself, john lennon can be heard reflecting and joking about a meeting he had with marciano in which marciano talked about joe louis. See more ideas about boxing history, boxing champions and martial arts.
The first occurred in his first championship against jersey joe walcott, 38, and the second occurred against 38 yearold archie moore. He is the only heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated. Municipal stadium, philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states. At least, the record books will say that it was marciano who beat joe, but everybody knows it was age. Marciano was inducted into the ring boxing hall of fame in 1959 and the international boxing hall of fame in 1990. Ezzard charles 1952 ring magazine fight of the year vs. Joe walcotts face is a misshapen mass under the force of a blow from rocky marciano. Rex gessel layne was a former heavyweight professional boxer.
If rocky marciano was such a great fighter why did he not. Rocky marciano talks to joe walcott about their fight. Jersey joe walcott 51182 32 kos 1951 ring magazine fight of the year vs. Boxer jersey joe walcott takes a hard punch from rocky. Rocky marcianos th round knockout punch to jersey joe. Here is a look back at his fights against rex layne, jersey joe walcott, joe louis and archie moore. I can see this fight easily being a split decision victory either way and though both men had great knockout power, unless rocky lands suzy q or joe cuts rocky, i cannot see a stoppage. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott ii rocky was behind on points in their first fight, but scored a knockout in round. Joe walcotts face is a misshapen mass under the force of a. The violent and untimely death of rocky marciano in a plane crash on the eve of his 46 birthday was an event that stunned the world. Jersey joe walcott vs rocky marciano fan scorecards eye.
Joe louis couldnt take a shot to the head any more. Joe walcott full film online watch rocky marciano vs. Joe would outbox marciano with his jab but rocky would cut off the ring and land some telling punches of his own and perhaps even flooring the brown bomber. Rocky marciano talks to joe walcott about their fight classic vid class and dignitywhen you watch archie moore or rocky or walcott or joe louis talk, you get a really good feeling, you respect human beings and you feel warm to your fellow humans. In the world of boxing, that is an old age to start. With one deepdish beauty of a right hand at 43 seconds of the th round, rocky marciano almost tore the head off defending champion jersey joe walcott, knocking his crown off in the process a. Jul 19, 2017 marciano is commonly remembered as a swarmer due to his use of constant pressure in the ring, but he has also been called a slugger and a brawler. Marcianowalcott heavyweight championship photograph. Rare 1953 original rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott boxing ticket psa 5. Rocky marciano rocco francis marchegiano the brockton blockbuster born. Walcott dropped marciano in the first round and steadily built a points. Jersey joe walcott municipal stadium, philadelphia, pa marciano wins world heavyweight title. Jersey joe walcott was born on january 31, 1914 in merchantville, new jersey, usa as arnold raymond cream. Rocco francis marchegiano september 1, 1923 august 31, 1969, best known as rocky marciano m r s i.
The super fight was a fictional boxing match between rocky marciano and muhammad ali. The others were young mitchell, jack mcauliffe, jimmy barry, laszlo papp, terry marsh, ji won kim. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott in full color title fight. Marciano fifth greatest heavyweight boxer in historyby by boxrec by greatest boxers. Rocky marciano vs joe walcott i part 1 video dailymotion. Marciano is commonly remembered as a swarmer due to his use of constant pressure in the ring, but he has also been called a slugger and a brawler. They tell me rocky used to be a baseball catcher, jersey joe said before their. Rocky marciano landing a punch on jersey joe walcott, sept. Muhammad ali, george foreman, rocky marciano, jake lamotta, sugar ray robinson and many more. Rocky marciano and comedian jerry lewis watch rocky ko moore. Rocky marciano defends his heavyweight championship for the first time against jersey joe walcott after winning it against him with a vicious. In addition, marciano was too short, too light, and had no reach.
In 1951, after five attempts and 20 years, jersey joe walcott arnold raymond cream, 19141994 finally win the heavyweight championship, at age 37. Sometimes termed the lewiston larruper, the top rated layne never fought for the heavyweight title, but notched victories over such greats as future world champions ezzard charles and jersey joe walcott. With one deepdish beauty of a right hand at 43 seconds of the th round, rocky. Joe walcott s face is a misshapen mass under the force of a blow from rocky marciano. Jersey joe walcott vs rocky marciano classic rivalry recap duration. Boxer jersey joe walcott takes a hard punch from rocky marciano during their world heavyweight title fight on september 23, 1952 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The tragic death of legendary heavyweight rocky marciano and. He was a 190pound heavyweight boxer who was 25 when he started. Rocky marciano boxing joe walcott original caption philadelphia, pennsylvania. Inp photographer herb scharfman was as precisely on the button as was the challenger when rocky marciano drove his right mercilessly to the jaw of champion joe walcott to knock him from his throne in the th round of last nights title fight at. Jersey joe walcott vs rocky marciano fan scorecards eye on.
Dec 29, 2016 marciano was a slight betting favorite. In the sixth round marciano suffered blurred vision from a severe cut over his right eye. High quality rocky marciano inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Louis unleashes a goodlooking series of punches but suddenly the champions on his rear end, the victim of a righthand. Original 1953 rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott full. Tribute to rocky on liveleak rocky marciano on youtube the brockton blockbuster on youtube rocky marciano. He was rough and tough, but had no finesse whatsoever. Pa ko heavyweight championship of the world 1953 may 15 jersey joe walcott. He was muscular and stocky, struck brutal blows with each fist and was rough, tough and durable. Walcott walked to the casket and collapsed, he was crying so much. It was the first time in his 43fight professional career that marciano had been knocked down. Rocky marciano retired from boxing with a perfect 490 record, with 43 knockouts, and he is the only world heavyweight champion to retire from boxing undefeated. Reallife rocky to be subject of new biopic hollywood. Rocky marciano vs jersey joe walcott ii may 15, 1953 duration.
After walcott dropped marciano in the first round, marciano held out and defeated walcott in the th with a knockout punch that has been called the. Rocky marciano tkos walcott the rock talks with jersey joe. On july 12, 1951, he lost by 6th round ko to rocky marciano. Marciano weighed 183 lbs billy conn weighed 175 lbs this fight could have been made. Weve found 14 lyrics, 41 artists, and 50 albums matching rocky marciano. Louis catches walcott with a jab and jersey joe shuffles back to the ropes. Hed either beat you so badly that youd pull out of the fight with marciano, or just hurt you real bad so that when you climbed into the. Rocky marciano was born in brockton, ma, the former world center of manufacturing.
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