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person_profile-Jersey Joe Walcott

Jersey Joe Walcott Died at age: 80

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Jersey Joe Walcott

Date of Birth:

Jan 31, 1914

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Feb 25, 1994

Biography of

Jersey Joe Walcott

    Arnold Raymond Cream (January 31, 1914 – February 25, 1994), best known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1930 to 1953. He held the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titles from 1951 to 1952, and broke the record for the oldest man to win the title, at the age of 37. That record would eventually be broken in 1994 by 45-year-old George Foreman. Despite holding the world heavyweight title for a relatively short period of time, Walcott was regarded as among the best heavyweights in the world during the 1940s and 1950s.

    After retiring from boxing, Walcott did some acting, playing small parts in a few movies and television shows. He also refereed several boxing matches, but after the controversial ending to the second fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, Walcott was not asked to referee again. From 1971 to 1974, Walcott held the elected position of Sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey, the first African-American to do so. From 1975 to 1984, he was the chairman of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission.

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Jersey Joe Walcott

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Filmography of

Jersey Joe Walcott

Found 5 Movies in total

When We Were Kings

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 1996

Andre the Giant

Himself ( Actor )

... 1985

Larry Holmes vs. Carl Williams

(Archive Footage) ( Actor )

... 1985

The Harder They Fall

George ( Actor )

... 1956

... 1952