Jack Johnson knocks out Stanley Ketchel in the 12th round after being knocked down by Ketchel earlier in the round. (Public Domain) John Arthur “Jack” Johnson is widely regarded as one of the best and ...

Global protests sparked by George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis are likely never to be forgotten, but less well known are the race riots that flared across the US 110 years ago.

Heavyweight boxing has always been about more than belts—it’s the mix of dominance, résumé (who you beat), longevity, and the moments that changed the sport. With that in mind, here are the nine ...

Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, defeated James J. Jeffries in 1910, sparking race riots across the U.S. Johnson's victory challenged white supremacy and had a lasting impact on ...

More than a decade before Rosa Parks remained seated, the Black heavyweight boxing champion of the world refused an order to sit at the back of a bus station in the heart of Dixie. On March 22, 1944, ...

Jack Johnson’s name will live on forever in boxing history as the first Black heavyweight champion of the world. During the height of the Jim Crow era in America, Johnson fought Tommy Burns in ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Boxing legend Jack Johnson in an ...

LISTEN: GPB's Peter Biello speaks with Johnny Smith about his book about Joe Louis's evolution from athlete to activist during World War II. Leading up to and during World War II, heavyweight champion ...

Rather than being handed out, the heavyweight crown is usually taken, and more often than not, by an American. These fighters made headlines, shook nations, and turned boxing into a global spectacle.