Barbados Joe Walcott Barbados Joe Walcott Joe Walcott, (March 13, 1873 – October 1, 1935) also known as Barbados Joe Walcott to distinguish him from the more contemporary American boxer known by the same name, was a Barbadian born boxer who fought from 1890 to 1911, and was the World Welterweight Champion from 1901-6. His manager was Tom O'Rourke. Walcott, who stood 5'1½" tall, was a formidable fighter with exceptional power to his punch. In evidence, his wins were an impressive 60% by knockout. 'Barbados' Joe Walcott was the idol of the more contemporary boxer 'Jersey' Joe Walcott, who took his idol's real
Jersey Joe Walcott with the following: "I know Ruby. He calls them as he sees them and that should be good enough for anybody." What controversy remained, was the kind that builds the gate, and Jersey Joe was rightfully granted a rematch on June 25, 1948. Though dropped again, this time in the 3rd; Louis prevailed by a knockout in round 11. The bout was the first closed-circuit telecast (CCTV) sports broadcast, distributed a theatre television. June 22 of 1949, Walcott got another chance to become world heavyweight champion, when he and Ezzard Charles met for the title left vacant by Louis. However,