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Quiz about The Great Jersey Joe Walcott
Quiz about The Great Jersey Joe Walcott

The Great Jersey Joe Walcott Trivia Quiz


A determined fighter who refused to give up, Jersey Joe Walcott finally achieved his dream of becoming a champion well into his career. This quiz will cover some of the more profound moments of the career of Jersey Joe Walcott.

A multiple-choice quiz by skevino. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
skevino
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
392,364
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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209
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of the more famous contests of Jersey Joe's career occurred on December 5, 1947. Walcott had earned a title shot against this legendary heavyweight champion. Much to the surprise of everyone, Walcott floored the champion not once, but twice. Amazingly, Walcott lost a split decision. Who was Walcott's opponent that night? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Walcott fought for the heavyweight title in December 1947 and lost. He received another opportunity on June 25, 1948 at Yankee Stadium. Do you know the outcome of this fight? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After Joe Louis retired, this man became champion of the heavyweight division. Walcott earned a shot at the title on June 22, 1949 against this new champion. Unfortunately for Walcott, the result was similar to what he had faced in the past. This time, Jersey Joe was outpointed by what fighter? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On July 18, 1951, as determined as ever, Walcott managed to get a shot at the title. This time, he fought Ezzard Charles, and was victorious becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in history. What city did this fight take place in? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. While most people recall jersey Joe Walcott as a great fighter, many boxing fans may not realize that he was also a referee in one of the more famous heavyweight championship fights of Muhammad Ali's career. Can you name who Ali's opponent was in the fight that Walcott refereed? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Walcott attempted to defend his title on September 23, 1952 against one of the all time great heavyweights. Walcott managed to floor his opponent in the first round, but this younger opponent bounced right back up. Then, in the thirteenth round, it was Walcott who was knocked out. Can you name the boxer who took the title from Walcott that night? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Walcott's birth name was actually Arnold Raymond Cream. He decided to change his name to Jersey Joe Walcott, naming himself after another man named Joe Walcott. Do you know who this other Joe Walcott was? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Jersey Joe fought a total of 71 fights in his professional career over a period of 23 years. Which one of the following professional boxers did Jersey Joe NOT ever fight? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. After his boxing career was over, Walcott decided to try his hand at acting. In 1956, he played the part of a man named George in the movie "The Harder They Fall". Not surprisingly the movie is based around the sport of boxing. What other former heavyweight champion also has a part in this film? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After his retirement from boxing, Walcott managed a respectable career including acting as well as officiating. He also served in what position for the state of New Jersey from 1975 to 1984? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of the more famous contests of Jersey Joe's career occurred on December 5, 1947. Walcott had earned a title shot against this legendary heavyweight champion. Much to the surprise of everyone, Walcott floored the champion not once, but twice. Amazingly, Walcott lost a split decision. Who was Walcott's opponent that night?

Answer: Joe Louis

Walcott knocked Louis down in the first and fourth rounds (it was a 15 round match). Many boxing fans that night felt Walcott had clearly won the fight but two of the judges felt otherwise. Louis kept the title while Walcott would have to wait for another shot at the title. Joe Louis tried to leave the ring at the end of the 15th round (he got outside the ropes), before the decision was announced believing he had lost the fight.

The officials and his corner convinced him to stay. The referee scored it 7-6 (two even) to Walcott and the two ringside judges scored it 8-6 (1) and 9-6 to Joe Louis.
2. Walcott fought for the heavyweight title in December 1947 and lost. He received another opportunity on June 25, 1948 at Yankee Stadium. Do you know the outcome of this fight?

Answer: Walcott was knocked out in the 11th round

Walcott was dominating this fight similar to what he did in their first meeting with Joe Louis in December 1947. However, this time around the aging Joe Louis still had enough left within him, to knock Walcott out in the 11th round. Although Walcott attempted to get up, he was counted out by referee Frank Fullam.
3. After Joe Louis retired, this man became champion of the heavyweight division. Walcott earned a shot at the title on June 22, 1949 against this new champion. Unfortunately for Walcott, the result was similar to what he had faced in the past. This time, Jersey Joe was outpointed by what fighter?

Answer: Ezzard Charles

Another shot at the title, but another loss for Walcott. Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Ezzard Charles was an overlooked champion who made eight successful defense of the title, making himself out to be a respectable heavyweight champion. He passed away in 1970.
4. On July 18, 1951, as determined as ever, Walcott managed to get a shot at the title. This time, he fought Ezzard Charles, and was victorious becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in history. What city did this fight take place in?

Answer: Pittsburgh, PA

Walcott landed a crushing right, to the jaw of Ezzard Charles knocking the champion out in the seventh round. The long wait for Walcott was finally over. He was the heavyweight champion of the world. He would also defeat Charles in their rematch in Philadelphia on June 5, 1952.
5. While most people recall jersey Joe Walcott as a great fighter, many boxing fans may not realize that he was also a referee in one of the more famous heavyweight championship fights of Muhammad Ali's career. Can you name who Ali's opponent was in the fight that Walcott refereed?

Answer: Sonny Liston

Still known as Cassius Clay at this time, Walcott was the referee in a confusing and controversial fight which is still viewed with skepticism by boxing historians. The fight took place in Lewiston, Maine on May 25, 1965. A questionable punch by Ali knocked Liston to the canvas.

Some call the questionable punch the "phantom punch". Walcott appeared to be confused about when to start the actual count after Liston hit the canvas. In the end, Ali (or Clay) was declared the winner by way of a first round knockout.
6. Walcott attempted to defend his title on September 23, 1952 against one of the all time great heavyweights. Walcott managed to floor his opponent in the first round, but this younger opponent bounced right back up. Then, in the thirteenth round, it was Walcott who was knocked out. Can you name the boxer who took the title from Walcott that night?

Answer: Rocky Marciano

At age 38 Jersey Joe Walcott held his own against Marciano (aged 29). Referee Charley Daggert counted Walcott out and Marciano took over as heavyweight champion. Walcott would only fight one more time professionally before retiring.
Rocky Marciano never lost a fight in his professional career. His record when he retired was 49-0.
7. Walcott's birth name was actually Arnold Raymond Cream. He decided to change his name to Jersey Joe Walcott, naming himself after another man named Joe Walcott. Do you know who this other Joe Walcott was?

Answer: A boxer

Joe Walcott was a world welterweight championship boxer who fought primarily in the late 1890s and the early part of the 20th century. He fought over 130 times. He was killed in a car crash in 1935.
8. Jersey Joe fought a total of 71 fights in his professional career over a period of 23 years. Which one of the following professional boxers did Jersey Joe NOT ever fight?

Answer: Archie Moore

The great light heavyweight champion Archie Moore's career spanned from 1935-1963. Since he fought primarily in the light heavyweight division, Moore and Walcott's careers never crossed. Walcott won 50 fights in his career including victories over Joey Maxim and Elmer Ray. Although he fought Joe Louis two times, Walcott was never awarded a victory.
9. After his boxing career was over, Walcott decided to try his hand at acting. In 1956, he played the part of a man named George in the movie "The Harder They Fall". Not surprisingly the movie is based around the sport of boxing. What other former heavyweight champion also has a part in this film?

Answer: Max Baer

The film is loosely based on the boxing career of Primo Carnera, and stars Humphrey Bogart and Rod Steiger. It tells the the story of the seedy side of boxing involving fixed fights and corruption. This would be Humphrey Bogart's final film. Walcott retired in 1953. Primo Carnera fought professionally from 1928-1946.
10. After his retirement from boxing, Walcott managed a respectable career including acting as well as officiating. He also served in what position for the state of New Jersey from 1975 to 1984?

Answer: State Athletic Commissioner

Walcott stayed busy during his post-boxing career. He was also elected Sheriff of Camden County in the 1970s. Walcott passed away in 1994 at the age of 80. Appropriately, he was born in New Jersey and he died in New Jersey.
Source: Author skevino

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