1909 E76 American Caramel, Joe Walcott 🥊 Boxing Pioneer
Barbados Joe Walcott, known as the “Barbados Demon,” was a Boxing Pioneer and World Welterweight Champion who broke barriers as one of the first Black world champions in boxing history. Renowned for his explosive power and fearless fighting style, he often defeated larger opponents, earning respect across multiple weight classes. His success in the early 1900s helped pave the way for future generations of Black boxers to compete on the world stage.
FACT: Jersey Joe Walcott, whose birth name was Arnold Raymond Cream, adopted the professional name "Jersey Joe Walcott" to honor his home state and Barbados Joe Walcott, the boxing idol his father admired.