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   Was Jack Johnson vs Jess Willard a fix?

   • But the historic match between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard in Cuba for the heavyweight championship of the world is something different. This is the rare instance where a boxer claimed a fight was fixed, when in fact it was free of any chicanery whatsoever.

   April 5, 1915: Johnson vs Willard - The Fight City

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   What happened in Johnson vs Willard?

   • Johnson vs Willard, scheduled for 45 rounds, was held in Oriental Park in Havana on a bright, scorching hot day. The champion started fast and in the early rounds landed a number of punishing blows. At times, Johnson toyed with his opponent, even laughing at Willard’s lack of ring smarts and technique.

   April 5, 1915: Johnson vs Willard - The Fight City

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   Was Jess Willard the new heavyweight king?

   • To the surprise of everyone, Jess Willard was the new heavyweight king. Initially, Johnson was gracious in defeat. In the ring he pulled Willard aside and wished him luck, telling him to take care of himself and his money. But as time passed, he became bitter.

   April 5, 1915: Johnson vs Willard - The Fight City

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   Did Jack Johnson ever fight for a heavyweight title?

   • As for Johnson, he would return to the United States in 1920 to spend a year in jail, after which he continued to box, but he never again fought for the heavyweight title. — Robert Portis Johnson vs Willard: In a major upset, Great White Hope Jess Willard dethroned Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion of boxing.

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3. www.thefightcity.com › april-5-1915-johnson-vsApril 5, 1915: Johnson vs Willard - The Fight City

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   Apr 5, 2024 · The champion lay on his back and barely moved as the referee counted him out. The long battle was over and with it, the tumultuous and historic championship reign of Jack Johnson. To the surprise of everyone, Jess Willard was the new heavyweight king. Initially, Johnson was gracious in defeat.

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4. boxrec.com › Jack_Johnson_vsJack Johnson vs. Jess Willard - BoxRec

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   Jack Johnson 225 lbs lost to Jess Willard 239 lbs by KO at 1:26 in round 26 of 45. Date: 1915-04-05. Location: Oriental Park, Havana, Cuba. Referee: Jack Welsh. Promoter: Jack Curley. World Heavyweight Title (9th defense by Johnson) The Fight. Johnson was guaranteed $30,000, plus one-third of picture privileges.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchJess Willard -vs- Jack Johnson | 100th Anniversary Fight ...

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   Apr 2, 2015 · Jess Willard -vs- Jack Johnson | 100th Anniversary Fight & Rare Footage - YouTube. FightFilmsGuy. 6.07K subscribers. Subscribed. 2.1K. 293K views 9 years ago. "One hundred years ago this...

7. www.ringtv.com › 385291-jess-willard-jack-johnsonJess Willard-Jack Johnson: 100 years later - The Ring

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   According to the 1985 RING record book, Willard entered the Johnson fight with a record of 21-4-1 (19) and four no-decisions while Johnson was 58-5-11 (33) with 13 no-decisions and one no-contest. Willard’s sixth-round KO over George Rodel took place the previous April 28 while Johnson’s last official fight was staged three months earlier.

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   In Havana, Cuba. Johnson was guaranteed $30,000, plus one-third of picture privileges. Willard received 25% of total receipts and one-third of picture privil...

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9. bigfightweekend.com › history › jess-willard-knocksJess Willard knocks out Jack Johnson - Big Fight Weekend

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   Apr 5, 2020 · On this day back on April 5, 1915, Jess Willard knocked out Jack Johnson in the 26th round to claim the world heavyweight title at Oriental Park in Havana, Cuba. Ah, the good old days of boxing and fights that went 45 rounds.

10. www.youtube.com › watchJack Johnson vs. Jess Willard 1915 Boxing Highlights - YouTube

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    Highlights from Jack Johnson vs. Jess Willard.Johnson defends his world heavyweight title against Jess Willard in Cuba on 5 April, 1915. The illustrious reig...

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