Patterson's first loss was to Joey Maxim in 1954.

He unsuccessfully challenged Joey Maxim for the light heavyweight championship on August 22, 1951.

Christoforidis and Joey Maxim were sparring partners.

Moore won the title from Joey Maxim by unanimous decision in 1952.

March 28 - Joey Maxim, American boxer (d. 2001)

He also managed Mickey Walker, Joey Maxim, and Archie Moore.

But Joey Maxim, the light-heavyweight king, declined to face Moore.

January - Joey Maxim wins the light-heavyweight world title, stopping champion Freddie Mills in 10 rounds.

The record book says he was born on Dec. 13, 1913, and won the title from Joey Maxim in 1952, four days after Moore's 39th birthday.

Successful defenses against Walcott, Lee Oma and Joey Maxim would follow.