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Jack Johnson

John Arthur Johnson (March 31, 1878 – June 10, 1946), nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the first black world heavyweight boxing champion (1908–1915). His 1910 fight against James J. Jeffries was dubbed the "fight of the century". Johnson defeated Jeffries, who was white, triggering…

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Born
John Arthur Johnson (1878-03-31)March 31, 1878 Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Died
June 10, 1946(1946-06-10) (aged 68) Franklinton, North Carolina, U.S.
Draws
10
Losses
11
Nickname
Galveston Giant
No contests
4

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related to External links · 55
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related to Personal life · 19
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related to Legacy · 14
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related to World colored heavyweight champion · 10
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Born · 1
Jack Johnson → John Arthur Johnson (1878-03-31)March 31, 1878 Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Died · 1
Jack Johnson → June 10, 1946(1946-06-10) (aged 68) Franklinton, North Carolina, U.S.
Draws · 1
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Height · 1
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Jack JohnsonDiedJune 10, 1946(1946-06-10) (aged 68) Franklinton, North Carolina, U.S.1.00infobox
Jack JohnsonDraws101.00infobox
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Jack JohnsonLosses111.00infobox
Jack JohnsonNicknameGalveston Giant1.00infobox
Jack JohnsonNo contests41.00infobox
Jack JohnsonReach74 in (188 cm)1.00infobox
Jack JohnsonStanceOrthodox1.00infobox
Jack JohnsonTotal fights941.00infobox
Jack JohnsonWeightHeavyweight1.00infobox
Jack JohnsonWin by KO341.00infobox
Jack JohnsonWins681.00infobox

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