Jersey Joe Walcott was 38 and looked older. That he was even champion was a bit of a surprise. He’d taken the title with an upset of Ezzard Charles the year before. Marciano on the other hand, was the ...

Ali needed Frazier, Leonard needed Hearns, Robinson needed LaMotta, and Marciano needed Walcott, for “Jersey” Joe was great on a few occasions, especially the night he lost his title. Can we say that ...

For a few breathless moments it looked as though Jersey Joe Walcott might finish off Rocky Marciano in the first round. With unexpected boldness, the heavyweight champion moved right in on Challenger ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1903: An improved law for the regulation ...

The sports world woke up to a punch in the gut 50 years ago the morning of Sept. 1 — the death of iconic heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. The night before, on the eve of his 46th birthday, ...

Jersey Joe Walcott "unretired" yesterday to set up a return bout with Rocky Marciano. The fighters already are signed to an agreement calling for a rematch within 90 days. The 90 days clause will ...

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