Jersey Joe Walcott

If the fool would persist in his folly he would become wise.

-William Blake

The very essence of persistance, Jersey Joe Walcott first fought for the heavyweight championship in December, 1947, losing a controversial decision to an aging Joe Louis. Over the next four years, Walcott fought a re-match with Louis losing via 11th round knockout, lost two decisions to then- champion Ezzard Charles then, finally ,July 18, 1951, at the age of thirty-seven, Jersey Joe knocked out Ezzard Charles to become Champion of the World.

Photograph. Size: 8X10 in. Signed in blue felt pen. Non-vintage signature.

Price: $ 85.00

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