All boxersTommy Jackson
“Hurricane”
Boxing · Deceased34-9-1RECORD
16WINS BY KO / TKO
18WINS BY DECISION
44PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Thomas Jackson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Hurricane |
| Date of birth | 9 Aug 1931 |
| Died | 14 Feb 1982 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Sparta, Georgia, 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 | 1952–1960 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 14 Jul 1952 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Hans Kalbfell, 1 Oct 1960 |
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Background
Thomas "Hurricane" Jackson was an American heavyweight known for his stamina and unorthodox style. He challenged Floyd Patterson for the world heavyweight title in 1957.
Fight history
44 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Hans Kalbfell | KO | 8 | 1 Oct 1960 | Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany | ||
| Loss | Howard King | Decision (majority) | 10 | 22 Aug 1960 | Moana Ball Park, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Jim O'Connell | TKO | 4 | 2:13 | 21 Jul 1960 | Steubenville, Pennsylvania, US | |
| Win | Howard King | TKO | 10 | 1:45 | 5 Nov 1959 | Fairgrounds Arena, Boise, Idaho, US | |
| Win | George Logan | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 Sep 1959 | Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, Boise, Idaho, US | ||
| Win | Solomon McTier | TKO | 8 | 3:00 | 24 Apr 1959 | Alabama State College Arena, Montgomery, Alabama, US | |
| Win | Eddie Vick | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Sep 1958 | Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Loss | Eddie Machen | TKO (corner retirement) | 10 | 3:00 | 13 Nov 1957 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US | |
| Loss | Floyd Patterson | TKO | 10 | 1:52 | 29 Jul 1957 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring heavyweight titles |
| Win | Julio Mederos | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 27 Dec 1956 | Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | ||
| Win | Bob Baker | Decision (split) | 12 | 26 Sep 1956 | Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Loss | Floyd Patterson | Decision (split) | 12 | 8 Jun 1956 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Williams | TKO | 4 | 2:49 | 13 Apr 1956 | Uline Arena, Washington, DC, US | |
| Win | Bob Baker | Decision (majority) | 10 | 3 Feb 1956 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Jimmy Slade | Decision (split) | 10 | 28 Oct 1955 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Rex Layne | TKO | 6 | 0:25 | 7 Oct 1955 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| Win | Ezzard Charles | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Aug 1955 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Ezzard Charles | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 Aug 1955 | War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Slade | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 27 Jun 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Archie McBride | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Apr 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Charles 'Kid' Saucer | TKO | 3 | 2:11 | 15 Mar 1955 | Turner's Arena, Washington, DC, US | |
| Win | Roy Thomas | TKO | 5 | 1:30 | 8 Mar 1955 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Leo Johnson | TKO | 3 | 2:09 | 17 Feb 1955 | Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Keene Simmons | TKO | 6 | 1:18 | 15 Nov 1954 | Arcadia Ballroom, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| Loss | Niño Valdés | TKO | 2 | 2:35 | 14 Jul 1954 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Charley Norkus | TKO | 5 | 2:29 | 28 May 1954 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Loss | Jimmy Slade | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 26 Apr 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Dan Bucceroni | TKO | 6 | 29 Mar 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Clarence Henry | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Mar 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Rex Layne | TKO | 6 | 1:44 | 25 Jan 1954 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Archie McBride | Decision (points) | 6 | 4 Sep 1953 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joe Lindsay | Decision (points) | 6 | 12 Aug 1953 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Bert Whitehurst | Decision (points) | 6 | 30 Jun 1953 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joe Lindsay | Decision (points) | 8 | 1 May 1953 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bob Golden | Decision (points) | 6 | 20 Apr 1953 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Elmo Lincoln | KO | 3 | 31 Mar 1953 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Roy Thomas | Decision (points) | 8 | 3 Jan 1953 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Draw | Shirley Pembleton | Decision (points) | 6 | 12 Dec 1952 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy DiLenge | Decision (points) | 8 | 27 Nov 1952 | Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Phil Alston | Decision (points) | 6 | 4 Nov 1952 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jack Jacobs | Decision (points) | 4 | 21 Oct 1952 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Gene Brixen | KO | 4 | 22 Sep 1952 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Middleton | TKO | 3 | 29 Jul 1952 | Bulkeley Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Terry Halpine | TKO | 4 | 14 Jul 1952 | Eastern Parkway Arena, New York City, New York, US | Pro debut |
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