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Always knew about Walcott and how capable he was, how he toppled people who were significantly taller and weighed more then him.
Recently felt the need to research him somewhat more and this man was truly a physical freak an immense figure in boxing in the later 1800 - early 1900, the majority of his losses came after a gun incident which left Joe's right hand a mess where it should of been amputated but it was saved somehow, can only imagine how much greater he could of become if he hand wasn't messed up.
Walcott was ducked so much that he stated
"Since no welterweight or middleweight will fight me I am compelled to go to the next class. Will any heavyweights fight me?"
Where he issued challenges to, Tom Sharkey, Gus Ruhlin and Jim Jeffries but all refused to step in the ring with him.
(Most probably more to do with Race then anything).
" One of Walcott's greatest victories was against Joe Choynski. Choyinski had gone 28 rounds against Jim Corbett, and drew with the likes of Bob Fitzsimmons and Al "Kid" McCoy and would knock out a young Jack Johnson the following year. Choyinski outweighed Walcott 173 to 137 pounds and was a 5-1 favorite to beat the game little Walcott. The "Barbados Demon" demonstrated his impressive punching power by flooring Choyinski several times in the first round and gave the latter a terrific beating before stopping him in the 7th round. "
(Source: Some information taken from http://coxscorner.tripod.com/walcott.html, others from newspaper articles).
Some footage of him I fount, he seems to be a quite well spoken and humble man despite his reputation in the ring.
What's everyone's thoughts on him ?, and if you have any information please share.
Recently felt the need to research him somewhat more and this man was truly a physical freak an immense figure in boxing in the later 1800 - early 1900, the majority of his losses came after a gun incident which left Joe's right hand a mess where it should of been amputated but it was saved somehow, can only imagine how much greater he could of become if he hand wasn't messed up.
Walcott was ducked so much that he stated
"Since no welterweight or middleweight will fight me I am compelled to go to the next class. Will any heavyweights fight me?"
Where he issued challenges to, Tom Sharkey, Gus Ruhlin and Jim Jeffries but all refused to step in the ring with him.
(Most probably more to do with Race then anything).
" One of Walcott's greatest victories was against Joe Choynski. Choyinski had gone 28 rounds against Jim Corbett, and drew with the likes of Bob Fitzsimmons and Al "Kid" McCoy and would knock out a young Jack Johnson the following year. Choyinski outweighed Walcott 173 to 137 pounds and was a 5-1 favorite to beat the game little Walcott. The "Barbados Demon" demonstrated his impressive punching power by flooring Choyinski several times in the first round and gave the latter a terrific beating before stopping him in the 7th round. "
(Source: Some information taken from http://coxscorner.tripod.com/walcott.html, others from newspaper articles).
Some footage of him I fount, he seems to be a quite well spoken and humble man despite his reputation in the ring.
What's everyone's thoughts on him ?, and if you have any information please share.
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