Jack Johnson vs James J. Jeffries - World Heavyweight Championship

In one of the most documented and anticipated fights in all history, with an impact that would have an effect beyond that of just the boxing world, Jack Johnson, defends his World title against the former Champion who had retired undefeated 6 years earlier, James J. Jeffries. More info below... When Jack Johnson won the World Heavyweight title in 1908 he created history. Not only did he become the first ever black man to not only challenge for but win the World Heavyweight title, his victories would fan