Jersey Joe Walcott Losses

Jersey Joe Walcott had 18 losses in his professional boxing career of 71 fights — five of them in world-title fights and 13 in non-title fights. Six of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Walcott's losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Rocky Marciano in their 2nd fight

    On May 15, 1953, Jersey Joe Walcott and Rocky Marciano met again in an immediate rematch.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 45% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 months and 22 days. Marciano was on a 43-fight win streak with a 88% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 7 months and 22 days.

    Rocky Marciano made quick work of Jersey Joe Walcott in the rematch, stopping the challenger via KO in the 1st. Marciano improves his record to 44-0 (39 KOs), while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 51-18-2.

  • 2.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Rocky Marciano in their 1st fight

    On September 23, 1952, the 38-year-old The Ring heavyweight world champion, Jersey Joe Walcott (51-16-2, 32 KOs), faced a 29-year-old Rocky Marciano (42-0, 37 KOs), in a title defense fight.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 18 days. Marciano was on a 42-fight win streak with a 88% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 26 days.

    Rocky Marciano stopped the champion via KO in the 13th round of the 15-round world-title fight, winning the first world title of his career, and is crowned the new The Ring heavyweight champion. Marciano improves his record to 43-0 (38 KOs), while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 51-17-2.

  • 3.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight

    On March 7, 1951, Jersey Joe Walcott and Ezzard Charles met again in a rematch.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 11 days. Charles was on a 22-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 23 days.

    Ezzard Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott via unanimous decision in the rematch and successfully defended his The Ring heavyweight title. Charles improves his record to 70-5-1, while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 49-16-2.

  • 4.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Rex Layne

    On November 24, 1950, a 36-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (49-14-2, 31 KOs) and Rex Layne met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 27 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Rex Layne via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 49-15-2.

  • 5.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Ezzard Charles in their 1st fight

    On June 22, 1949, a 35-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (44-13-2, 27 KOs) and a 27-year-old Ezzard Charles (62-5-1, 34 KOs) met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 45% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 11 months and 28 days. Charles was on a 15-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 25 days.

    Ezzard Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott via unanimous decision in the 15-round heavyweight fight. Charles improves his record to 63-5-1, while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 44-14-2.

  • 6.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joe Louis in their 2nd fight

    On June 25, 1948, Jersey Joe Walcott and Joe Louis met again in an immediate rematch.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 20 days. Louis was on a 33-fight win streak with a 82% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months and 20 days.

    In the rematch, Joe Louis stopped Jersey Joe Walcott via KO in the 11th round of the 15-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his The Ring heavyweight title. Louis improves his record to 58-1 (49 KOs), while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 44-13-2.

  • 7.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joe Louis in their 1st fight

    On December 5, 1947, a 33-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (44-11-2, 27 KOs) got a shot at the heavyweight The Ring title held by 33-year-old Joe Louis (56-1, 48 KOs).

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 12 days. Louis was on a 32-fight win streak with a 84% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 year, 2 months, and 17 days.

    Joe Louis defeated Jersey Joe Walcott via split decision and successfully defended his The Ring heavyweight title. Louis improves his record to 57-1, while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 44-12-2.

  • 8.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Elmer Ray in their 2nd fight

    On November 15, 1946, a 32-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (41-10-2, 27 KOs) and Elmer Ray met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 18 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Elmer Ray via split decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 41-11-2.

  • 9.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Joey Maxim in their 1st fight

    On August 28, 1946, a 32-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (41-9-2, 27 KOs) and a 24-year-old Joey Maxim (40-12-1, 7 KOs) met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 12-fight win streak with a 51% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 12 days. Maxim was on a 3-fight win streak with a 13% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 14 days.

    Joey Maxim defeated Jersey Joe Walcott via points decision in the 10-round fight. Maxim improves his record to 41-12-1, while Walcott adds a loss to his record at 41-10-2.

  • 10.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Johnny Allen in their 1st fight

    On January 25, 1945, a 30-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (29-8-2, 21 KOs) and Johnny Allen met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 53% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 14 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Johnny Allen via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 29-9-2.

  • 11.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Abe Simon

    On February 12, 1940, a 26-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (26-7-2, 19 KOs) and Abe Simon met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 54% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 24 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Abe Simon via KO in the 6th round, and adds a loss to his record at 26-8-2.

  • 12.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Roy Lazer

    On June 14, 1938, a 24-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (22-6-2, 18 KOs) and Roy Lazer met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 60% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 4 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Roy Lazer via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 22-7-2.

  • 13.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Tiger Jack Fox in their 2nd fight

    On May 10, 1938, a 24-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (22-5-2, 18 KOs) and Tiger Jack Fox met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 28 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Tiger Jack Fox via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 22-6-2.

  • 14.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to George Brothers

    On October 9, 1937, a 23-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (18-4-2, 16 KOs) and George Brothers met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 14 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to George Brothers via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 18-5-2.

  • 15.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Tiger Jack Fox in their 1st fight

    On May 22, 1937, a 23-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (16-3-2, 14 KOs) and Tiger Jack Fox met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 21 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Tiger Jack Fox via KO in the 8th round, and adds a loss to his record at 16-4-2.

  • 16.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Billy Ketchell in their 3rd fight

    On September 1, 1936, a 22-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (16-2-2, 14 KOs) and Billy Ketchell met in the ring for the 3rd time,.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 70% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Billy Ketchell via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 16-3-2.

  • 17.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Al Ettore

    On January 21, 1936, a 21-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (11-1, 11 KOs) and Al Ettore met in the ring.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 91% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 26 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Al Ettore via KO in the 8th round, and adds a loss to his record at 11-2.

  • 18.

    Jersey Joe Walcott loses to Henry Taylor in their 2nd fight

    On November 16, 1933, a 19-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott (6-0, 6 KOs) and Henry Taylor met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Walcott came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 100% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 19 days.

    Jersey Joe Walcott lost to Henry Taylor via points decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 6-1.

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