All boxersJoey Maxim
“Joey Maxim”
Boxing · Deceased82-29-4RECORD
21WINS BY KO / TKO
61WINS BY DECISION
115PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 4-2-0 in 6 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Joey Maxim |
| Date of birth | 28 Mar 1922 |
| Died | 2 Jun 2001 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 185 cm (6′1″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1940–1958 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (1946–1954) |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC light heavyweight champion
- NBA (WBA) light heavyweight champion
- The Ring light heavyweight champion
- U.S. light heavyweight champion
Background
Cleveland-born light heavyweight who won the world title in 1950 by knocking out Freddie Mills. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Floyd Patterson | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 7 Jun 1954 | New York City, New York, USA | |
| Win | Sugar Ray Robinson | TKO (corner retirement) | 13 | 25 Jun 1952 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, USA | |
| Win | Freddie Mills | KO | 10 | 24 Jan 1950 | ||
| Loss | Jersey Joe Walcott | Decision (split) | 10 | 23 Jun 1947 | Los Angeles, California, USA | |
| Loss | Jersey Joe Walcott | Decision (majority) | 10 | 6 Jan 1947 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Win | Jersey Joe Walcott | Decision (points) | 10 | 28 Aug 1946 | Camden, New Jersey, USA |