Skip to content

Boxing News 24/7

  • Cookies-Policy
  • Boxing Fan Forum
  • MMA News
  • Boxing Interviews
  • Boxing Results
  • Boxing History
  • Privacy Policy
  • British Boxing News
  • Useful Resources
  • Press
  • Boxing Rankings
  • Top Boxing Articles
  • Boxing Schedule
  • Send News
  • FITE TV Boxing Live Streams & Videos

Boxing News 24/7

  • Press
  • Results
  • Schedule
  • Rankings
  • Boxing Live
  • Forum
    • Boxing History
    • Boxing Interviews
    • UK Boxing News
    • Useful Resources
  • Contact

Jack Johnson

On This Day: Jack Johnson Destroys Tommy Burns To Become The First Black Heavyweight King

December 26, 2020 by James Slater
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

Boxing Day, Australia, 1908. For the first time in history, a black man was fighting for the world heavyweight championship; … more “On This Day: Jack Johnson Destroys Tommy Burns To Become The First Black Heavyweight King”

Tags Jack Johnson, Tommy Burns

When The Fourth Of July Meant A Heavyweight Super-Fight

July 4, 2020 by James Slater
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

Today is the Fourth of July, Independence Day, a huge celebration in America. But there is no big fight today, … more “When The Fourth Of July Meant A Heavyweight Super-Fight”

Tags Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson, James j Jeffries

105 Years Ago Today – Jack Johnson Takes A “Dive” Against Jess Willard

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 by James Slater
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

Imagine having to train for a 45 round fight. Imagine having to do so if you are a past your … more “105 Years Ago Today – Jack Johnson Takes A “Dive” Against Jess Willard”

Tags Jack Johnson, Jess Willard

On This Day In 1910: The Great Stanley Ketchel Is Murdered, Shot In The Back

July 28, 2020October 15, 2019 by James Slater
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

Reviewing one of his most famous fights

Today in 1910, as he was relaxing and eating breakfast at a ranch … more “On This Day In 1910: The Great Stanley Ketchel Is Murdered, Shot In The Back”

Tags Jack Johnson, Stanley Ketchel

Anthony Joshua Names His Three Greatest Heavyweight Champs

December 29, 2018 by James Slater
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

Like many fighters before him, Anthony Joshua is a huge fight fan (it seems obvious a successful fighter would be … more “Anthony Joshua Names His Three Greatest Heavyweight Champs”

Tags Anthony Joshua, Jack Johnson, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali

Sly Stallone to make boxing flick on heavyweight great Jack Johnson

May 30, 2018 by James Slater
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

Movie legend Sylvester Stallone was instrumental in the recent posthumous pardoning of heavyweight great Jack Johnson, seeing as how it … more “Sly Stallone to make boxing flick on heavyweight great Jack Johnson”

Tags Jack Johnson

World Boxing Council: Jack Johnson pardon

May 30, 2018May 29, 2018 by WBC
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

Mauricio Sulaimán: May 24 will be registered in the books of history as a great day for the sport of … more “World Boxing Council: Jack Johnson pardon”

Tags Jack Johnson

President Donald Trump Pardons Jack Johnson

May 25, 2018 by James Stillerman
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

President Donald J. Trump granted a long overdue posthumous pardon to the first African-American heavyweight world champion, Jack “Galveston Giant” … more “President Donald Trump Pardons Jack Johnson”

Tags Jack Johnson

Video: Jack Johnson pardoned by President Trump

May 25, 2018 by Rummys Corner

On Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. Alongside the president were actor Sylvester … more “Video: Jack Johnson pardoned by President Trump”

Tags Jack Johnson

Justice for Jack Johnson at long last

May 24, 2018 by WBC
Jack Johnson - Jack Johnson

President Donald Trump has presented a posthumous pardon for the Great Jack Johnson, the first black Heavyweight Champion of the … more “Justice for Jack Johnson at long last”

Tags Jack Johnson
Post navigation
Older posts
Page1 Page2 Next →
Follow @eastsideboxing

Press Room

  • Frank Martin stops Jerry Perez – Boxing Results
  • WBC boxing update
  • Erislandy Lara Training Camp Quotes & Photos – Lara vs LaManna
  • Terri Harper vs Hyun-Mi Choi on May 15
  • David Adeleye Happy To Wreck Dave Allen’s Comeback
  • Joe Smith Jr vs Callum Johnson?
  • Jaron Ennis hoping to win world title in 2021

Latest Results

  • Frank Martin stops Jerry Perez – Boxing Results
  • Kendrick Ball, Jr. hits home run vs. Bryan Vera – Boxing Results
  • Ruben “Ace” Torres Remains Unbeaten – Boxing Results
  • Steve Cunningham Decisions Mir, But De La Hoya’s Commentary Steals The Show!
  • Paul destroys Askren, Prograis defeats Redkach & Cunningham Wins – Boxing Results
  • Tony Harrison & Bryant Perrella Fight To Split Draw – Boxing Results
  • Danny Dignum vs. Andrey Sirotkin ends in draw – Boxing Results

Free Boxing News

Free news in your inbox? Click here to sign up for our FREE boxing newsletter!

Popular Posts This Week

Canelo Alvarez believes he’d beat Mayweather now Canelo Alvarez believes he’d beat Mayweather now2K Total Shares
Jake Paul: I want Conor McGregor Jake Paul: I want Conor McGregor1K Total Shares
Manny Pacquiao Back In Training With Buboy Fernandez, Nonoy Neri – For Terence Crawford Fight?Manny Pacquiao Back In Training With Buboy Fernandez, Nonoy Neri – For Terence Crawford Fight?893 Total Shares
Freddie Roach: Ben Askren punishing Jake Paul would be a ‘public service’Freddie Roach: Ben Askren punishing Jake Paul would be a ‘public service’580 Total Shares
‘Creed III’ – Can A ‘Rocky’ Film Work Without Rocky?‘Creed III’ – Can A ‘Rocky’ Film Work Without Rocky?454 Total Shares
Hearn Wants Gennady Golovkin To Fight Demetrius Andrade In The Summer Hearn Wants Gennady Golovkin To Fight Demetrius Andrade In The Summer333 Total Shares
Eddie Hearn on Jermall Charlo vs. Juan Montiel: “Absolutely horrendous”Eddie Hearn on Jermall Charlo vs. Juan Montiel: “Absolutely horrendous”323 Total Shares
Saunders unhappy with Hearn planning Canelo vs. PlantSaunders unhappy with Hearn planning Canelo vs. Plant321 Total Shares
10 Year Anniversary – Orlando Salido Upsets Juan Manuel Lopez in a Mexico vs Puerto Rico Battle 10 Year Anniversary – Orlando Salido Upsets Juan Manuel Lopez in a Mexico vs Puerto Rico Battle302 Total Shares
30 Years Ago: When Foreman And Holyfield Gave Us A Thrill With “The Battle Of The Ages”30 Years Ago: When Foreman And Holyfield Gave Us A Thrill With “The Battle Of The Ages”278 Total Shares

Most Popular This Week

Canelo Alvarez believes he’d beat Mayweather now Canelo Alvarez believes he’d beat Mayweather now2K Total Shares
Jake Paul: I want Conor McGregor Jake Paul: I want Conor McGregor1K Total Shares
Manny Pacquiao Back In Training With Buboy Fernandez, Nonoy Neri – For Terence Crawford Fight?Manny Pacquiao Back In Training With Buboy Fernandez, Nonoy Neri – For Terence Crawford Fight?893 Total Shares
Freddie Roach: Ben Askren punishing Jake Paul would be a ‘public service’Freddie Roach: Ben Askren punishing Jake Paul would be a ‘public service’580 Total Shares
‘Creed III’ – Can A ‘Rocky’ Film Work Without Rocky?‘Creed III’ – Can A ‘Rocky’ Film Work Without Rocky?454 Total Shares
Hearn Wants Gennady Golovkin To Fight Demetrius Andrade In The Summer Hearn Wants Gennady Golovkin To Fight Demetrius Andrade In The Summer333 Total Shares

Boxing History

  • 35 Years Ago Today: When Larry Holmes Fell To Michael Spinks’ “Jinx” For A Second Time
  • A Look At The Amazing Jesus Pimentel – “Little Poison”
  • 10 Year Anniversary – Orlando Salido Upsets Juan Manuel Lopez in a Mexico vs Puerto Rico Battle
  • Canadian Ring Legend Eddie Melo Fondly Remembered
  • Micky Ward, Along With So Many Of Us, Wishes Arturo Gatti A Happy Birthday
  • Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns went to war 36 years ago today

Press News

  • Frank Martin stops Jerry Perez – Boxing Results
  • WBC boxing update
  • Erislandy Lara Training Camp Quotes & Photos – Lara vs LaManna
  • Terri Harper vs Hyun-Mi Choi on May 15
  • David Adeleye Happy To Wreck Dave Allen’s Comeback
  • Joe Smith Jr vs Callum Johnson?

Recent Posts

  • De La Hoya says The World will be shocked by his opponent’s name
  • Matchroom wins purse bid for Filip Hrgovic vs. Michael Hunter IBF eliminator
  • Mayweather gives update on Logan Paul fight
  • Oscar De La Hoya says Jake Paul has a future in boxing
  • Teofimo Lopez says Lomachenko “Not mentally ok” since loss
  • Oscar De La Hoya in “beast mode” training for comeback on Triller PPV
  • Boxing News
  • Youtube Boxing
  • Follow Us
  • Like Us
  • ESB Archives
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
East Side Boxing / Boxing247.com © 2001 - 2021
  • Boxing Press
  • Contact Us
  • Boxing LIVE
  • Boxing Schedule
  • Boxing Results
  • Boxing Rankings
  • Boxing Fan Forum
  • Boxing Interviews
  • Boxing History
  • UK Boxing News
  • Send News