Jack Johnson 4th July 1910: American boxer Jack Johnson (1878 – 1946), the first African-American World Champion, after he defeated Jim Jeffries in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Sexton/Getty Images) ← Previous Next → You May Also Like Fight Report: Gonzalez vs Russell Jr. March 29, 2015June 30, 2019 Rafael García Linares vs Lomachenko: The Tactical Overview April 24, 2018July 25, 2019 Lee Wylie The Crow Speaks November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 Manny Montreal Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Δ