When the Censors Came for Jack Johnson's Fight Films
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When the Censors Came for Jack Johnson's Fight Films
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The Jack Johnson vs. Tommy Burns fight on December 26, 1908, in Sydney, Australia, resulted in Jack Johnson becoming the first Black American World Heavyweight Boxing Champion by defeating Burns in 14 rounds, a victory that was historically significant and controversial due to the racial dynamics of the time. Johnson dominated the one-sided fight, which was stopped by police, and his win challenged racial norms in America, leading to a search for a “Great White Hope” to reclaim the title. • Date
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