Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Shay Sonya, Nov 16, 2024.


Who ranks higher, Ezzard Charles or Jersey Joe Walcott?

  1. Ezzard Charles ranks higher.

    20 vote(s)
    80.0%

  2. Jersey Joe Walcott ranks higher.

    4 vote(s)
    16.0%

  3. I cannot decide, so I will go with a tie.

    1 vote(s)
    4.0%
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  1. KasimirKid

    KasimirKid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Shay, I'm with you there. With a life story like his, how could we not have a soft spot!!
     
    KasimirKid, Nov 16, 2024
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  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ez because he was awesome in three weight classes and had a good reign, but Walcott has a hell of a narrative and is underappreciated.

    They idea that Jersey Joe spent years taking fights on a day's notice, fighting on an empty stomach...got a shot against Louis, dropped him twice, and didn't get the nod.

    Finally, on his fifth try, he made good,

    He deserves to be remembered as better than his record and better than his title reign.
     
    catchwtboxing, Nov 16, 2024
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