Why did Walcott challenge Charles for the title (3rd fight)after losing the 1st and 2nd fights?

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What was the point of their 3rd fight? And what was his ranking coming into 3rd fight against Charles? He lost to Layne and Charles in back-to-back fights.
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Coz Charles was a bad man who'd fight anyone. :deal:

    No, it's probably because Walcott was really popular, and Charles wasn't. There was also a slight amount of controversy surrounding the point disparity on the cards for third fight. Charles won, but the fans didn't agree he won by 10/13 point margins.

    Ultimately Walcott's popularity, and the era they fought in, were the key factors.
     
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  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Charles was asked this question, his reply was," search me,for money I guess."
     
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  4. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Did any other figther get as many title shots as Walcott, despite losing 5 straight ones? It's very odd story but I'm thankful of it - otherwise very few people would know Walcott and he was such an interesting fighter.
     
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  5. Thor Odinson

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    It turned out alright though didn’t it
     
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  6. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wonder how Layne would be viewed if he had beaten/ faced Charles instead?
     
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  7. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    maybe Walcott got the shot because of his good showing in the 2nd Charles fight, and many considered it a robbery and Charles wanted to fight again so he could beat Walcott decisively and silence the critics? just a guess on my part, but it makes sense
     
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  8. SolomonDeedes

    SolomonDeedes Active Member Full Member

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    I think Charles just wanted to stay busy and at the time the fight was arranged the more obvious challengers weren't available. Louis and Savold were signed to fight each other and Layne was signed to fight Marciano.
     
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  9. Berlenbach

    Berlenbach Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Probably due to a dearth of credible contenders. Joe Louis was actually the top contender going into that fight, but a few months later he got KO'd by Marciano. Not sure why Walcott got the shot ahead of Layne, who was ranked above him.
     
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  10. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    The result of their second fight was controversial, so Charles had unfinished business.

    What Charles should have done, was sit on the result of the first fight, which was fairly clear cut.
     
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  11. downgoeslyle

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    As somebody said I think it was a dearth in available challengers. But my oh my what a result! The timing and movement of Jersey Joe was just sublime.
     
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  12. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    [QUOTE="downgoeslyle, post: But my oh my what a result! The timing and movement of Jersey Joe was just sublime.[/QUOTE]
    One might go so far as to even say unearthly. I've always thought from that knockout that Charles must have a had a broken neck.
     
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