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Who was the first African-American to do heavyweight boxing champion of the world?
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∙ 14y ago
Jack Johnson. Not the singer, the black heavyweight champion of the world. Dates back to the roaring 20's I believe.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThat would be Jack Johnson, who captured the crown in 1908.
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