Jersey Joe Walcott

Within the recorded range there are 70 bouts between 1930 and 1953, about one every 3.9 months. 31 of the 49 wins came inside the distance, 6 of them in the first round. Of the 20 losses, 6 came inside the distance and 13 on the cards. The best win came against Ezzard Charles in 1951, who was rated 2482 at the time.

Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 4 times. The loss to Joey Maxim in 1946 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was flat.