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
Joe Palooka in Triple Cross carrying a gun, sits ringside, again dressed as a woman, to make sure Joe does what he's told. Knocked out of the ring, Joe lands at Dutch's feet and exposes his true identity. While cops and security deal with that, Joe jumps back into the ring and flattens his opponent. He is winner and still champion. Joe Palooka in Triple Cross Joe Palooka in Triple Cross is a 1951 American film. It was part of the "Joe Palooka" series and was directed by Reginald Le Borg. After the champ, Joe Palooka, his wife Anne and trainer Knobby stop for gas,