This day in Boxing History - on this day in boxing history Jack Johnson v Tommy Burns Heavyweight Contest, 20 Rounds Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia referee Hugh McIntosh Saturday
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Jack Johnson became the first black heavyweight champion of the world, inspiring Ali, Tyson and Hopkins by literally fighting against racism
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