Mickey walker boxer biography

The man nicknamed "The Toy Bulldog" was a welterweight and middleweight champion but ultimately won the hearts of boxing fans by fearlessly taking on heavyweights and light heavyweights.

In 1922, Walker dethroned welterweight champion Jack Britton and made successful title defenses against Pete Latzo, Jimmy Jones, Lew Tendler and Bobby Barrett.

Even as a welterweight the 5-foot 7-inch Walker began thinking big.

With manager Jack "Doc" Kearns handling his career, nearly any opponent at nearly any time could be produced.

In 1925, fought to a no decision with light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue in a title bout and lost a 15-round decision to middleweight king Harry Greb.

The Greb fight was a thrilling affair and legend has it that the two warriors went at it again in the streets of New York City after arguing the result of the fight in a saloon.

Walker lost the welterweight crown to Latzo in 1926 but he wouldn't be without a title for long.

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