In an upset, Jersey Joe Walcott on this day in 1951 became the oldest fighter to win the world heavyweight title (at the time) when he knocked out Ezzard Charles in seven rounds at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh. Walcott put to an end Charles’ brief reign with a thunderous left hook 55 seconds into the seventh session. The new champion scaled the heavyweight heights at 37 years old and after four previous attempts against Charles and the ‘Brown Bomber’ Joe Louis. “It was a sucker punch,” said the form

On July 18, 1951, Jersey Joe Walcott shocked the world when he knocked out Ezzard Charles in the seventh round to claim the World Heavyweight Championship. His perfectly timed left hook is still remembered as one of the greatest knockouts in boxing history. At 37 years old, Walcott became the oldest heavyweight champion ever at the time — proving age was just a number. #Boxing #History #JerseyJoeWalcott #EzzardCharles #fblifestyle | BTR Boxing Podcast Network

📅 On This Day in 1951 In an upset, Jersey Joe Walcott became the oldest fighter to win the world heavyweight title (at the time) when he knocked out Ezzard Charles in seven rounds at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh. Walcott put to an end Charles’ brief reign with a thunderous left hook 55 seconds into the seventh session. The new champion scaled the heavyweight heights at 37 years old and after four previous attempts against Charles and the ‘Brown Bomber’ Joe Louis. “It was a sucker punch,” said the f

Joe Louis vs Jersey Joe Walcott (1st meeting). Dec. 5, 1947. Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, | I love BOXE

37K views · 528 reactions | Mike Tyson describes Joe Louis vs Jersey Joe Walcott as one of his favourite knockouts in boxing history. #Boxing #History #MikeTyson #JoeLouis #JerseyJoeWalcott #Knockout #fblifestyle | BTR Boxing Podcast Network | Facebook