Jack Johnson claimed heavyweight title 113 years ago
Burns finally gave Johnson his shot in Sydney
It was 113 years ago this week that fistic history was made … read more “Jack Johnson claimed heavyweight title 113 years ago”
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On This Day: Jack Johnson Destroys Tommy Burns To Become The First Black Heavyweight King
Boxing Day, Australia, 1908. For the first time in history, a black man was fighting for the world heavyweight championship; … read more “On This Day: Jack Johnson Destroys Tommy Burns To Become The First Black Heavyweight King”
When The Fourth Of July Meant A Heavyweight Super-Fight
Today is the Fourth of July, Independence Day, a huge celebration in America. But there is no big fight today, … read more “When The Fourth Of July Meant A Heavyweight Super-Fight”
105 Years Ago Today – Jack Johnson Takes A “Dive” Against Jess Willard
Imagine having to train for a 45 round fight. Imagine having to do so if you are a past your … read more “105 Years Ago Today – Jack Johnson Takes A “Dive” Against Jess Willard”
On This Day In 1910: The Great Stanley Ketchel Is Murdered, Shot In The Back
Reviewing one of his most famous fights
Today in 1910, as he was relaxing and eating breakfast at a ranch … read more “On This Day In 1910: The Great Stanley Ketchel Is Murdered, Shot In The Back”
Anthony Joshua Names His Three Greatest Heavyweight Champs
Like many fighters before him, Anthony Joshua is a huge fight fan (it seems obvious a successful fighter would be … read more “Anthony Joshua Names His Three Greatest Heavyweight Champs”
Sly Stallone to make boxing flick on heavyweight great Jack Johnson
Movie legend Sylvester Stallone was instrumental in the recent posthumous pardoning of heavyweight great Jack Johnson, seeing as how it … read more “Sly Stallone to make boxing flick on heavyweight great Jack Johnson”
President Donald Trump Pardons Jack Johnson
President Donald J. Trump granted a long overdue posthumous pardon to the first African-American heavyweight world champion, Jack “Galveston Giant” … read more “President Donald Trump Pardons Jack Johnson”