Jack Johnson's Boxing Legacy

In what year was Jack Johnson born?

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What type of fighting events did Jack Johnson participate in to earn money early in his career?

(a)  

• Amateur tournaments

• Street brawls

• Battle Royales
• Underground boxing circuits

What was the only boxing title that was truly segregated, meaning Black fighters were excluded?

• Lightweight Championship

• Middleweight Championship

• Heavyweight Championship

• Welterweight Championship

Who was the veteran knockout artist Jack Johnson fought in 1901, leading to both being jailed for prizefighting?

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• Joe Gans

• Jim Jeffries

• Joe Choynski
• Tommy Burns

What title did Jack Johnson win in 1903 by beating Denver Ed Martin?

• The World Heavyweight Championship

• The Colored Heavyweight Championship

• The National Boxing Title

• The Galveston City Championship

Who was the undefeated white heavyweight champion who retired in 1904 without ever fighting Jack Johnson?

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• Tommy Burns

• Marvin Hart

• Jim Jeffries
• Frank Childs

Who became the next heavyweight champion after Jim Jeffries retired, and eventually agreed to fight Jack Johnson?

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• Marvin Hart

• Tommy Burns
• Joe Jeannette

• Sam McVey

Why was the championship fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson eventually held in Sydney, Australia?

• It was a neutral location for both fighters.

• Australia offered the largest prize money.

• No venue in the US or UK was willing to host it due to fear of a riot.

• Both fighters had strong fan bases in Australia.

What action did local police take during the fight between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns?

• They arrested Jack Johnson for unsportsmanlike conduct.

• They stopped the film of the fight when Tommy Burns was about to be knocked out.

• They declared the fight a draw due to excessive violence.

• They intervened to prevent a riot in the crowd.

How long did it take the boxing establishment to find a white man capable of beating Jack Johnson after he became champion?

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