"I am not a disgrace to my people. I am the first Negro heavyweight champion of the world."

— Jack Johnson

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"I am not a disgrace to my people. I am the first Negro heavyweight champion of the world."

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Era: Early Pioneers

Region: Boxing

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson

1878 – 1946
Early Pioneers Boxing

The first African American world heavyweight boxing champion, holding the title from 1908 to 1915. A pioneering figure who broke racial barriers in professional sports.

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