Jersey Joe Walcott finally become world heavyweight champion, at the relatively old age of 37. This made him the oldest man ever to win the world heavyweight crown (a distinction he would hold until George Foreman won the title at age 45 in 1994). Walcott retained the title with a 15-round decision victory against arch-enemy Charles. On September 23, 1952, he defended his title for the second time. His opponent was the undefeated Rocky Marciano. In the first round Marciano was knocked down for the first time in his career, with a left hook from Walcott. Walcott was clearly ahead in the scoring
De Walcott family [A], his son Alexander de Walcott died in 1341. Sir Walter de Walcott was a lord in Walcott in 1347 and in 1355 he presented to Walcott church. In 1347 Simon de Walcott was presented to Walcott church by Thomas de Walcott, Rector of Felbrigg. Walter married Millicent, daughter and heir of Walter de Gunton and held the manor of Gunton. Walter and Millicent had three daughters – one was Margaret, who married Thomas de Wymondham – and a son, also called Walter [B]. Sir Walter de Walcott died in 1355. Sir Walter [B] de Walcott died in 1366. He