Jess Willard lost the title to the first black champion Jack Jonson.
Jess Willard was born on December 29, 1881.
Jess Willard was born on December 29, 1881.
Jess Willard died on December 15, 1968 at the age of 86.
Jess Willard died on December 15, 1968 at the age of 86.
Jess Willard was born on December 29, 1881 and died on December 15, 1968. Jess Willard would have been 86 years old at the time of death or 133 years old today.
Jess Willard.
Heavy weight contender Jess Willard knocked out champion Jack Johnson in the 26th round. Willard was now the new champion.
He died of heart failure
Jess Willard beat Jack Johnson for the title and lost it to Jack Dempsey.
The cast of Willard-Moran Fight - 1916 includes: Jess Willard as himself
The cast of Willard-Johnson Boxing Match - 1916 includes: Jess Willard
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