Tommy Hurricane Jackson
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| Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Thomas Jackson |
| Nickname(s) | Hurricane |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | 9th August, 1931 |
| Birth place | Sparta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Death date | 14th February, 1982 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Thomas "Hurricane" Jackson (August 9, 1931 - February 14, 1982) was a professional boxer from 1951 to 1961. He was trained and managed by Whitey Bimstein.[1]
While Jackson never won the heavyweight title, he had a career which saw him defeat some notable heavyweights. Probably his best wins came against former champion Ezzard Charles, whom Jackson beat twice in 1955. In February of 1956, he was ranked behind Archie Moore as a contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title.
He fought two bouts with Floyd Patterson. In June of 1956 he and Patterson fought in an elimination fight to see who would fight for the heavyweight championship left vacant by Rocky Marciano's retirement. Jackson lost a twelve-round split decision. In July 1957 Jackson fought Floyd Patterson again, this time for the heavyweight championship held by Patterson. Jackson lost in the tenth round by technical knockout. He fought on with limited success and had his final bout in 1960. After a few exhibition bouts in 1961, he retired.
In his later life he worked shining shoes and as a taxi driver. While driving his cab in late 1981 he was hit by a car and was critically injured. He died in 1982 in New York City.
His overall career record was 34 wins (with 16 knockouts), nine losses, and one draw.
