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No one wanted to see any blacks esp after jack johnson thats why when joe louis came along he was more subservant to keep the peace.

Jack johnson was amazing as he was always himself in those dreadful fatal times.

Bit sad the irony that Johnson himself never defended his title against other blacks though, I can only imagine he didn't have much choice in the matter as they were always lining up the next white hope to beat him.
Jack johnson fought in the worst adversity any boxer has had in all boxing history.

He could have been killed after any of his fights.

Didnt they used to fight 20-30 rds back then?