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SYMHC Classics: Jack Johnson

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Black and White Boxing

Black and White boxers did fight each other. Exhibition matches weren't uncommon. Boxing's heavyweight title was considered so prestigious it couldn't be sullied by a Black contender. It took Texas-born Jack Johnson, we're talking about the boxer, to break that color line.

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