Jack Johnson was the first African-American to win the Heavyweight boxing title. His win over James J. Jeffries caused race riots across the United States. In 1913, Johnson was convicted of having a relationship with a Caucasian woman, an action that was a violation of 'the Mann Act."
On March 31, 2009, Senator John McCain and other lawmakers sought a presidential pardon for the deceased Johnson.
Jack Johnson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6"1"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Heavyweight
- Record: Wins - 92
- Losses - 14
- Wins By KO - 51
Jack Johnson Timeline
March 31, 1878: Born
1893: Wins 16-Round Victory At Age Of 15
1897: Begins Fighting Porfessionally
1903: Wins Frist Title After 20 Rounds With "Denver" Ed Martin
1907: KO's Former Heavyweight Champion Bob Fitzsimmons In 2 Rounds
1908: Wins Heavyweight Title After Tommy Burns Loses By TKO In The 14th Round
1909: Defends Title Verus Victor McLaglen and Stanley Ketchel
1910: Johnson Wins The "Fight Of The Century" Over James J. Jeffries
1915: Loses Title To Cowboy Jess Willard In 26th Round
1922: Filed Patent On Wrench He Invented
June 10, 1946: Died
1990: Inducted Into International Boxing Hall Of Fame
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Won the world heavyweight title in December of 1908
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Convicted of violating the Mann Act in 1913 (law that forbade the transportation of women in interstate or foreign commerce for immoral purposesPBS Documentary: Unforgiveable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson
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Served 10 months in jail
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Died in a car crash in 1946
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Was the focus of a 2005 PBS documentary titled ''Unforgivable Blackness
The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
