Black history month boxing: Who was the first black world champion after Jack Johnson lost his title?
Clue: He was the first black allowed to fight for a title after Johnson was Heavyweight Champ.
Bonus: How long after Johnson’s reign did he win the title?
Battling Siki 1922 light heavyweight title…Johnson held the heavyweight from December 26 1908 – April 5 1915…nuff said !
Camden Combatives Taj Black Belt Exam ( Boxing a Boxer)
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