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James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and world heavyweight champion. He was known for his enormous strength and stamina.
The Fight of the Century or the Johnson–Jeffries Prize Fight was a boxing match between the first African American world heavyweight champion of boxing Jack Johnson and the previously undefeated world heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries on July 4, 1910, US Independence Day.
- Jack Johnson
- Galveston, Texas, United States
- 6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (184.2 cm) [1]
- Galveston Giant
Nov 10, 2019 · James J. Jeffries, still regarded by some fight historians as the single greatest heavyweight in history, was a fearsome and intimidating fighter who established plenty of credentials for himself in just 21 professional prizefights.
Learn about the life and career of James J. Jeffries, the American boxer who became the World Heavyweight Champion in 1899 and defended his title against several challengers. Find out how he was America's "Great White Hope" against Jack Johnson and why he retired undefeated.
Sep 8, 2021 · Highlights from the fight of the century between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries Coilourised and remastered at Full HD 1080P and 60FPS. The fight held on July 4th, 1910 in Reno, Nevada was an...
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- The Sonny Brown Breakdown
Learn about the life and career of James J. Jeffries, one of the finest heavyweights in history who retired undefeated and later fought Jack Johnson. Find out how he developed his fighting style, won the title four times, and faced the "Great White Hope" challenge.
Dec 28, 2023 · Dubbed the “Fight of the Century,” the boxing match between the first African American World Heavyweight Champion, Jack Johnson, and the previously undefeated World Heavyweight Champion, James J. Jeffries was one of the most anticipated matches of all time.
