very good boxer who lost to joe louis and rocky marciano.became champion by beating ezzard charles.good skills and ability.

tough guy

To call him a journeyman is probably a bit unfair. But Jersey Joe Walcott was a fighter not many other boxers wanted to fight due to his unorthodox style. A prodding-keep-you-guessing pugilist with a knack for tiring opponents, Walcott all but beat the great Joe Louis on their first encounter. But for generations of fight fans, his greatest moment was his most painful as he lost his title to Rocky Marciano with one horrendous punch that landed flush on his jaw- perhaps the most devastating ever landed in heavyweight history.

Good heavyweight in an era of good heavyweight. Won the title in his 40's! If his chance had come earlier, we'd been one of the all-time greats.