Tommy Jackson (boxer)
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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Thomas "Tommy" Jackson (August 9, 1931 – February 14, 1982), often known as "Hurricane" Jackson, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1951 to 1961. In July 1957, he fought Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight championship. Jackson was noted for his stamina, bravery, and unorthodox style as a fighter.[1] He was trained and managed by Whitey Bimstein.[2]
Jackson, who was said to employ a "wild, windmill attack" was known to throw a double uppercut, in which he held both hands together as he brought them up.
While Jackson never won the Heavyweight title, he defeated some notable heavyweights, including tough contender Bob Baker and former champion Ezzard Charles, whom Jackson beat twice in 1955. In February 1956, he was ranked behind Light Heavyweight champion Archie Moore as a contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title.
He fought two bouts with Floyd Patterson. In June 1956 he and Patterson fought in an elimination fight to see who would fight for the heavyweight championship left vacant by Rocky Marciano's retirement. Jackson lost a twelve-round split decision. In July 1957 Jackson fought Patterson again, this time for the heavyweight championship held by Patterson. Jackson lost in the tenth round by technical knockout. He fought on with limited success and had his final bout in 1960. After a few exhibition bouts in 1961, he retired, permanently leaving the ring.
In his later life he worked shining shoes and as a taxi driver. While driving his cab in late 1981 he was hit by a car and was critically injured. He died in 1982 in New York City due to his injuries.
Jackson was famous for bravery in the ring and at times taking much punishment. At one stage his license was suspended to help recovery.[3]
His overall career record was 34 wins (with 16 knockouts), nine losses, and one draw.
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Loss | 34–9–1 | Hans Kalbfell | KO | 8 (10) | Oct 1, 1960 | Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Loss | 34–8–1 | Howard King | MD | 10 | Aug 22, 1960 | Moana Ball Park, Reno, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Win | 34–7–1 | Jim O'Connell | TKO | 4 (10), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 21, 1960 | Steubenville, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 33–7–1 | Howard King | TKO | 10 (10), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 5, 1959 | Fairgrounds Arena, Boise, Idaho, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 32–7–1 | George Logan | UD | 10 | Sep 3, 1959 | Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, Boise, Idaho, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Win | 31–7–1 | Solomon McTier | TKO | 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 24, 1959 | Alabama State College Arena, Montgomery, Alabama, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 38 | Win | 30–7–1 | Eddie Vick | UD | 10 | Sep 15, 1958 | Sherbrooke, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Loss | 29–7–1 | Eddie Machen | RTD | 10 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 13, 1957 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 36 | Loss | 29–6–1 | Floyd Patterson | TKO | 10 (15), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 29, 1957 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 29–5–1 | Julio Mederos | UD | 10 | Dec 27, 1956 | Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 34 | Win | 28–5–1 | Bob Baker | SD | 12 | Sep 26, 1956 | Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Loss | 27–5–1 | Floyd Patterson | SD | 12 | Jun 8, 1956 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Win | 27–4–1 | Johnny Williams | TKO | 4 (10), 2:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 13, 1956 | Uline Arena, Washington, DC, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Win | 26–4–1 | Bob Baker | MD | 10 | Feb 3, 1956 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Loss | 25–4–1 | Jimmy Slade | SD | 10 | Oct 28, 1955 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 25–3–1 | Rex Layne | TKO | 6 (10), 0:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 7, 1955 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Ezzard Charles | UD | 10 | Aug 31, 1955 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 23–3–1 | Ezzard Charles | UD | 10 | Aug 3, 1955 | War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 22–3–1 | Jimmy Slade | UD | 10 | Jun 27, 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 21–3–1 | Archie McBride | UD | 10 | Apr 4, 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 20–3–1 | Charles 'Kid' Saucer | TKO | 3 (10), 2:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 15, 1955 | Turner's Arena, Washington, DC, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 19–3–1 | Roy Thomas | TKO | 5 (10), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 8, 1955 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 18–3–1 | Leo Johnson | TKO | 3 (10), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 17, 1955 | Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 17–3–1 | Keene Simmons | TKO | 6 (10), 1:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 15, 1954 | Arcadia Ballroom, Providence, Rhode Island, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Loss | 16–3–1 | Niño Valdés | TKO | 2 (10), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 14, 1954 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 16–2–1 | Charley Norkus | TKO | 5 (10), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 28, 1954 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Loss | 15–2–1 | Jimmy Slade | UD | 10 | Apr 26, 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Dan Bucceroni | TKO | 6 (10) | Mar 29, 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 | Clarence Henry | UD | 10 | Mar 1, 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 13–1–1 | Rex Layne | TKO | 6 (10), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 25, 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 12–1–1 | Archie McBride | PTS | 6 | Sep 4, 1953 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 11–1–1 | Joe Lindsay | PTS | 6 | Aug 12, 1953 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Loss | 10–1–1 | Bert Whitehurst | PTS | 6 | Jun 30, 1953 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | Joe Lindsay | PTS | 8 | May 1, 1953 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–1 | Bob Golden | PTS | 6 | Apr 20, 1953 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Elmo Lincoln | KO | 3 (6) | Mar 31, 1953 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Roy Thomas | PTS | 8 | Jan 3, 1953 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Template:DrawDraw | 6–0–1 | Shirley Pembleton | PTS | 6 | Dec 12, 1952 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jimmy DiLenge | PTS | 8 | Nov 27, 1952 | Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Phil Alston | PTS | 6 | Nov 4, 1952 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Jack Jacobs | PTS | 4 | Oct 21, 1952 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Gene Brixen | KO | 4 (4) | Sep 22, 1952 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jimmy Middleton | TKO | 3 (3) | Jul 29, 1952 | Bulkeley Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Terry Halpine | TKO | 4 (4) | Jul 14, 1952 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
References
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- ↑ "For one thing, judges in the past have been impressed, perhaps more than they should have been, by Jackson's curious but relentless pawings and slappings, by his stamina and by his ability to confuse prizefighters trained to contend with orthodoxy." Sports Illustrated, July 29, 1957
- ↑ New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame - Whitey Bimstein
- ↑ Pictorial History of boxing by Andre & Fleischer
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