Jack Johnson was the first black man to become heavyweight champion on December 26, 1908.
He remained the champion until April 5, 1915, when Jess Willard defeated him in Havana, Cuba.
Who was the first black man to become heavyweight champion in boxing?
by Pamela Landy · Filed Under: Sports
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