Joe Baksi

“Kulpmont Coal Miner”

Boxing · Deceased

60-9-3RECORD

29WINS BY KO / TKO

31WINS BY DECISION

72PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full name	Joseph William Baksi
Nickname	Kulpmont Coal Miner
Date of birth	14 Jan 1922
Died	6 Aug 1977
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Kulpmont, Pennsylvania, US
Based in	Not added yet
Weight classes	Heavyweight
Trainers	Not added yet
Height	Not added yet
Reach	Not added yet
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	1940–1954
Status	Deceased
Last fight	Loss vs Bob Baker, 1 May 1954

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Background

Joe Baksi was an American heavyweight boxer and former Pennsylvania coal miner who turned professional in 1940. He was ranked among the top heavyweights through the 1940s and was known for his durability.

Fight history

9 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	Bob Baker	Decision (unanimous)		1 May 1954		Date approximate
Loss	Ezzard Charles		11	1 Dec 1948	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US	Date approximate; stoppage
Loss	Olle Tandberg	Decision (split)		1 Jul 1947	Stockholm, Sweden	Date approximate
Win	Bruce Woodcock		7	15 Apr 1947	London, England	Stoppage
Win	Freddie Mills	TKO (corner retirement)	6	5 Nov 1946
Loss	Jersey Joe Walcott	Decision (points)	10	2 Aug 1945	Camden, New Jersey, US
Win	Lou Nova	Decision (unanimous)		30 Mar 1945
Loss	Lee Oma	Decision (unanimous)		28 Jan 1945
Win	Tami Mauriello	Decision (unanimous)		25 Feb 1944	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US

Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).