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Born in Galveston, Texas in 1878, Jack Johnson became the first Black world heavyweight boxing champion in 1908. Holding the title for seven years amid intense White hostility, he
Born in Galveston, Texas in 1878, Jack Johnson became the first Black world heavyweight boxing champion in 1908. Holding the title for seven years amid intense White hostility, he was the first African American athlete to openly defy racial discrimination both inside and outside the ring. His existence preceded the civil rights movement by decades, and he received a presidential pardon in 2018.
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Born in Galveston, Texas in 1878, Jack Johnson became the first Black world heavyweight boxing champion in 1908. Holding the title for seven years amid intense White hostility, he's Other Quotes
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