jersey joe walcott in the 70s

pretty big question and tough to nail without going through every fighter individually. based on styles, walcott fares well imo in any era. he wins most, loses some and in the is right up in the mix

i always see a fit and focused, pre zaire ali beating him 2/3 times.

out of that list i'd favour walcott over norton (the best chance of this group, maybe 40-60 to walcott), quarry, lyle, chuvalo, mathis, foster, shavers, bugner, wepner and ellis (never really got ellis personally)

i'd put even money vs patterson (maybe, SLIGHTLY favouring patterson) and foreman

i'd favour frazier as well

 

Paterson has NO CHANCE vs Jersey Joe.

 

He certainly does. Patterson had very good power and speed to carry with it. Walcott was very slick and wouldn't get hit with those crazy punches that patterson use to throw but i think walcott would get the job done

 

I agree about how much shite that is. 100%. It's total. Total, absolute, complete, unabashed shite, belonging to a bull, steaming, and holy.

 

If Jersey Joe fought the best verssions of the 70's guys,he'd lose to Ali,Frazier,Foreman and Holmes. He'd beat the rest,imo. Young and Norton would give him close ones,though.

 

I'd make the Ali OF Zaire favourite too.

 

I think he could beat Foreman and Ali on the right night. Frazier and Patterson would be a bad fit for him though. I'd expect both to knock him out.

 

Patterson would not knock Walcott out. I'd favor Walcott to outpoint Patterson in a close one. Walcott was a big puncher too, don't forget.

 

He was too knowledgeable vs Foreman and knew those wide swings and lack of stamina would fall into his trap...Walcott was better than Young and hit harder...Jimmy was a great defensive guy though, Just I think JJW could do it all when focused..His problem was he knew he could punch with the best and had one punch pin point power and accuracy.

I think Walcott give Frazier fits but may be in trouble with Joe's pressure but JJW had pinpoint power and could put Frazier down or hurt him...tough pick here

Ali would have all kinds of trouble with Walcotts feet, hands and left hook..I don't see Ali hurting Joe and I think Walcott could figure him out could be a close decision and in a series there could be many

 

The thing is that Walcott's style is not going to confuse guys like Frazier and Patterson. The jukes, slips and feints aren't any sort of real antidote for the kind of fast two handed pressure and ring cutting they bring.

I'm not saying Walcott couldn't beat them, but i'd be pretty surprised if he did.