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Boxing’s First Black World Champion

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The Rise and Fall of a Boxing Pioneer

This chapter explores the life of a groundbreaking boxer who not only became a world champion but also dedicated himself to nurturing young black talent through gym establishments. It chronicles his struggles with race, addiction, and ultimately his legacy, which lives on through a commemorative exhibition fight.

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