Tag: Boxing history
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The remarkable story of Joe Walcott, the first Black fighter to claim a world championship in the 20th century. Learn about his pioneering achievements in overcoming racism in the early boxing era, his creative defensive wizardry, and lasting…
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The compelling story of Jack Johnson, “The Galveston Giant,” who overcame Jim Crow discrimination to become the first Black heavyweight champion in 1908. Johnson’s victory against Tommy Burns broke boxing’s color barrier, paving the way for African American…
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